556 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom 1466 square foot(public records) mid-century home has many cool architectural features and is just waiting for the next owner to return it to its original luster. The practical floor plan has three bedrooms and one bath to one side of the house. The kitchen, dining area and living room are all adjacent to each other making entertaining a breeze. A wall of glass greets you as you enter the home. A glass door opens to the back patio which is protected from the elements making a great place to entertain all year long. To your right find the kitchen, dining area and living room. The light filled living room has cool original mid-century shelving that is a terrific place for books and to display treasures. The fireplace is located in the ideal location and can be enjoyed from both the living room and dining area. Both the dining area and living area have been freshly painted and the hardwood floors are gleaming! The kitchen has newly installed flooring, freshly painted cabinets and plenty of storage. It also has a corner window at the sink that looks out to the patio. The laundry room is just off the kitchen as is the half bath. There is a door off the laundry room that leads out to the side yard. The bedrooms and the main bathroom are located to the left of the front door. All of the bedrooms are freshly painted with mid-century inspired colors. They also have newly refinished hardwood floors. The back bedroom has a sliding glass door that opens to the back yard. The bathroom is conveniently located near to all of the bedrooms. It has the original blue tile, a freestanding tub, a shower stall and a sizable vanity. Keep it as it is or make it your own…there is plenty of room! The two car attached garage is accessed through a stairway just next to the front door. With a little bit of vision and a green thumb the yard has plenty of possibilities. Minutes to grocery stores, Peet’s Coffee, restaurants and more, you won’t lack in options for convenient places to grab coffee or a bite to eat. Try Elevation 66 Brewing Company or El Mono for a fun night out. The Junket will be your go-to deli—and just minutes from home! Less than half a mile down the road is El Cerrito Plaza BART station, one of two BART stations in El Cerrito. Ideal for Bay Area commuters. El Cerrito Plaza is nearby and offers shopping at your doorstep. When you need a break from the city head over to Point Isabel. This terrific regional park offers 23 acres of trails for joggers and dog lovers, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County and Brooks Island. You will find people kayaking and windsurfing, picnicking and people taking in the views all year round. 556 Albemarle is a terrific mid-century home that is freshly painted, has newly refinished hardwood floors and is just waiting for a new owner to fall in love!