551 Richmond St

• Thu Jul 30, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

  Craftsman bungalow that delivers the character you've been dreaming about in a location you'll never want to leave. Stroll a few blocks to El Cerrito Plaza, sip and savor at Banter, dine at Juanita & Maude’s, catch a film at the historic Cerrito Theater, and soak up everything this beloved neighborhood has to offer. With El Cerrito Plaza BART, quick freeway access, easy access to Hillside Natural Area and Wildcat Canyon and direct access to the Ohlone Greenway, plus San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland are effortlessly within reach. Step inside and let the light do the talking. Sunshine streams through an abundance of windows. The living room, showstopper dining room, and fun, updated kitchen flow seamlessly toward the back garden, creating an easy, light-filled rhythm that makes indoor-outdoor living second nature. Three bedrooms offer one flexibility and space. Out back, the garden shines with two raised vegetable beds, a space to dine or hang out – s’mores anyone, yes, you have the space to make it happen

• Sat Aug 1, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

  Craftsman bungalow that delivers the character you've been dreaming about in a location you'll never want to leave. Stroll a few blocks to El Cerrito Plaza, sip and savor at Banter, dine at Juanita & Maude’s, catch a film at the historic Cerrito Theater, and soak up everything this beloved neighborhood has to offer. With El Cerrito Plaza BART, quick freeway access, easy access to Hillside Natural Area and Wildcat Canyon and direct access to the Ohlone Greenway, plus San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland are effortlessly within reach. Step inside and let the light do the talking. Sunshine streams through an abundance of windows. The living room, showstopper dining room, and fun, updated kitchen flow seamlessly toward the back garden, creating an easy, light-filled rhythm that makes indoor-outdoor living second nature. Three bedrooms offer one flexibility and space. Out back, the garden shines with two raised vegetable beds, a space to dine or hang out – s’mores anyone, yes, you have the space to make it happen

• Sun Aug 2, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

  Craftsman bungalow that delivers the character you've been dreaming about in a location you'll never want to leave. Stroll a few blocks to El Cerrito Plaza, sip and savor at Banter, dine at Juanita & Maude’s, catch a film at the historic Cerrito Theater, and soak up everything this beloved neighborhood has to offer. With El Cerrito Plaza BART, quick freeway access, easy access to Hillside Natural Area and Wildcat Canyon and direct access to the Ohlone Greenway, plus San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland are effortlessly within reach. Step inside and let the light do the talking. Sunshine streams through an abundance of windows. The living room, showstopper dining room, and fun, updated kitchen flow seamlessly toward the back garden, creating an easy, light-filled rhythm that makes indoor-outdoor living second nature. Three bedrooms offer one flexibility and space. Out back, the garden shines with two raised vegetable beds, a space to dine or hang out – s’mores anyone, yes, you have the space to make it happen

Welcome to 551 Richmond Street, a Craftsman bungalow that delivers the character you've been dreaming about in a location you'll never want to leave. Stroll a few blocks to El Cerrito Plaza, sip and savor at Banter, dine at Juanita & Maude’s, catch a film at the historic Cerrito Theater, and soak up everything this beloved neighborhood has to offer. With El Cerrito Plaza BART, quick freeway access, easy access to Hillside Natural Area and Wildcat Canyon and direct access to the Ohlone Greenway, plus San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland are effortlessly within reach. Step inside and let the light do the talking. Sunshine streams through an abundance of windows, dancing across gleaming hardwood floors, designer paint colors, and gorgeous original wood trim from the Craftsman era. The living room, showstopper dining room, and fun, updated kitchen flow seamlessly toward the back garden, creating an easy, light-filled rhythm that makes indoor-outdoor living second nature, whether you're hosting a holiday feast or enjoying a quiet morning coffee. Three bedrooms offer one flexibility and space. The third bedroom opens directly to the garden, making it the perfect office, guest retreat, or hangout hideaway. The bathroom has been beautifully updated from top to bottom. Out back, the garden shines with two raised vegetable beds, a space to dine or hang out – s’mores anyone, yes, you have the space to make it happen! A detached one-car oversized garage complete with an additional room that acts now as the laundry area. Park your car, stash your prized possessions, or dream bigger and imagine relocating the laundry to create your own bonus casita. A long driveway adds off-street tandem parking for even more room. Slotted for Harding Elementary, where you can walk to school and enjoy your community. This home has it all. Here is your chance to plant roots in El Cerrito. A Walk Score® rating of 87 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score® rating of 92 (Biker's Paradise), daily errands and weekend rides start right at your front door. New Roof, Updated garden, Updated Interiors, New Paint Both inside & out make this home Move-in Ready! *Bedroom count differs from tax record. **Buyer to verify use of space. Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information nor that these spaces are or may be made into legally habitable spaces. Buyer must conduct their own investigation with the city and appropriate professi

Current Status

New

Original Price

$799,000

List Price

$799,000

On Market Date

Jul 28, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

El Cerrito

Zip Code

94530

MLS ID

41143017

APN

5040330143

Year Built

1918

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

3

Bath

1

Parking

1

Detached

SQ FT

1,037

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

3,700.0

Lot Acres

0.09 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play

Flooring

Hardwood

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

In Garage, Laundry Room

Main Level

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Craftsman

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play

Location

Rectangular Lot

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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