---
listing_id: EB41143017
status: Active
price: 799000
beds: 3
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1037
sqft_lot: 3700
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1918
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "551 Richmond St"
city: El Cerrito
state: CA
zip: 94530
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9053244
lng: -122.2997832
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Negar Souza"
list_office: "Red Oak Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 543-7016"
list_agent_license: 01701667
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-07-28
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 551 Richmond St

551 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

MLS: EB41143017 | Status: Active | Price: $799,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 1 1,037 3,700 1918

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Thursday, July 30 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Negar Souza
Saturday, August 1 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Negar Souza
Sunday, August 2 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Negar Souza

Remarks

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 g

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41143017
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Updated Bath(s)
Kitchen Updated
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Fireplace None
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry In Garage, In Laundry Room
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Craftsman

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s)

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Negar Souza Feri Niroomand
Red Oak Realty Red Oak Realty
License #: 01701667 License #: 00811861
Phone: (510) 543-7016 Phone: (510) 409-9111

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 0.27 mi 6
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.32 mi 7
Harding Elementary School public K-6 0.34 mi 6
Albany Middle School public 6-8 0.59 mi 10
Albany High School public 9-12 0.75 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 0.75 mi N/A
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.10 mi 9
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.10 mi 5
Cameron School public UG 1.21 mi N/A
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 1.28 mi 10
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 9
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 8
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.37 mi 9
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.57 mi 10
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 1.94 mi 9
Kennedy High School public 9-12 1.99 mi 2
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 1.99 mi 9
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 2.04 mi 9
Berkeley Adult public UG 2.27 mi N/A
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School public 6-8 2.28 mi 8

Nearby Homes

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2328 Carquinez Ave $899,000 4 2/1 2,279 PendingDoNotShow
1023 Keeler $699,000 3 2/1 1,905 Active
1133 Walnut Street $849,000 2 1 1,473 Active
818 Galvin Dr $949,000 4 2 1,477 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 28, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Negar Souza, (510) 543-7016.