Tucked behind a sleek horizontal fence, this light-filled modern home blends privacy, style, and comfort - just 0.5 mile from El Cerrito Del Norte BART, making it a commuter’s dream. Excellent curb appeal, behind the cheerful yellow door, you’ll find an open floor plan, trendy flooring, a cozy fireplace, and a charming bay window. The living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a stylish kitchen, features quartz counters, a farmhouse sink, and energy-efficient appliances. Enjoy three spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with a walk-in closet, jet tub, and bidet. The private backyard is a garden lover’s dream with mature fruit trees and raised planter boxes. The detached two-car garage includes a bonus full bath - ideal for a home office, gym, or guest setup. Sitting on a large lot with ADU potential, this home also equips with owned solar panels, a mini-split HVAC system, and Nest thermostat. Conveniently located, easy access to freeways, public transit, short ride to well-respected schools like Korematsu Middle and El Cerrito High School, local shopping, dining, Farmers Market, Ranch 99 Mall, Costco, the Ohlone Greenway, hiking trails, and more. A rare blend of modern comfort, flexible living space, and incredible value - this is the home you’ve been waiting for!
Sold
$950,000
5216 School St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,305sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$943,600 Zestimate®
$728/sqft
$3,647 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 02, 2025 at 07:01am
Listed by:
Derek Han DRE #01738860 510-847-5598,
BHG Reliance Partners
Bought with:
Matt Roth, DRE #01153470
MATT ROTH
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41091142

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, MultiUnits
Cooling
- Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Engineered Wood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,305
- Total interior livable area: 1,305 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Entry Gate, Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Regular, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5090210112
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water/Sewer Meter on Site, Cable Available, Internet Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar Power Battery Bkup
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
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Estimated market value
$943,600
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Estimated market value
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