Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 5340 Barrett Ave
MLS: ML82021069 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,700,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2,365 | 9,590 | 1921 |
Enchanting 1921 Tudor designed by renowned architect John Hudson Thomas sits on an expansive flat lot adorned with lush gardens and exceptional spaces perfect for entertaining. In addition to the main home, theres a private and detached 1+/1 ADU with a well-appointed kitchen. This refined family compound harmonizes architecture and landscape, thoughtfully creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The primary residence, with 3 Bed/2 Bath, blends vintage charm with modern upgrades: new Marvin windows, Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC, lovely kitchen with custom cabinets, Carrara marble counters + SS appliances, fresh paint, new lighting, hardwood floors, 0 Section-1 pest, sewer lateral compliant, 40-year roof installed in 2005 + much more. The first level offers a spacious living room, formal dining room, breakfast nook, sun-filled bonus room ideal for an office or retreat, plus a bedroom and tastefully updated bath. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms highlight traditional architectural details with a meticulously updated bath. A flex room off the primary suits a nursery, second home office or creative studio. With both scale and purpose, this property provides flexibility for guests, income or multigenerational living. A rare offering with space, character and soul.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82021069 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Countertop - Marble, Exhaust Fan |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Other, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Other |
| Fireplace | Insert, Living Room, Other, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | Other, Upper Floor |
| Cooling | Multi-Zone, Other |
| Heating | Other |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Style | Tudor |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | West Contra Costa Unified |
| High School District | West Contra Costa Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1 |
Hilary Jordan
Compass
License #: 01161419
Phone: (408) 891-8800
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Vista Elementary School | public | K-8 | 0.44 mi | 7 |
| Wilson Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.59 mi | 3 |
| King Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.77 mi | 2 |
| Kennedy High School | public | 9-12 | 0.86 mi | 2 |
| West Contra Costa Adult Education | public | UG | 0.92 mi | N/A |
| Cameron School | public | UG | 0.94 mi | N/A |
| Lovonya Dejean Middle School | public | 7-8 | 0.98 mi | 1 |
| Stege Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.03 mi | 2 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle School | public | 7-8 | 1.23 mi | 4 |
| Madera Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.25 mi | 9 |
| Riverside Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.27 mi | 4 |
| Grant Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.49 mi | 1 |
| Ford Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.67 mi | 1 |
| Coronado Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.70 mi | 3 |
| Richmond High School | public | 9-12 | 1.89 mi | 3 |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.00 mi | 2 |
| Fairmont Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.01 mi | 5 |
| Edward M. Downer Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.19 mi | 3 |
| Nystrom Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.22 mi | 6 |
| Helms Middle School | public | 7-8 | 2.23 mi | 1 |
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