Home | Contra Costa County | Richmond | 94804 | 5838 Columbia Ave
MLS: SF425051156 | Status: Sold | Price: $700,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Bath | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1,079 | 5,000 | 1948 |
Offered for the first time in over 70 years, 5838 Columbia Avenue presents a rare opportunity to be just the third owner of this 1948 construction home. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath cinder block constructed home spans 1,079 square feet and sits on a generous 5,000 square foot lot, ideal for homeowners looking to customize or developers seeking their next project. There is also a 350 square foot, detached garage. Located in the desirable Richmond Annex neighborhood, this property combines suburban tranquility with unbeatable convenience. Zoned for the highly regarded West Contra Costa Unified School District (El Cerrito Schools), and just minutes from El Cerrito BART, shopping, parks, and freeway access, the location offers seamless connectivity to the East Bay, San Francisco and Marin County. Whether you're dreaming of a thoughtful renovation, an expansion, or starting fresh, this fixer-upper holds unlimited potential to create lasting value. Don't miss your chance to reimagine this long-cherished home to suit today's lifestyle.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | SF425051156 |
| MLS Source | San Francisco Association of Realtors® MLS |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle, Wood |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Other, Parking - Independent, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
Christopher Smith
City Real Estate
License #: 01740857
Phone: (415) 533-3137
| # Buildings | # Leased Units | # Total Units |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | – |
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.28 mi | 5 |
| Harding Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.73 mi | 6 |
| El Cerrito Senior High School | public | 9-12 | 0.84 mi | 7 |
| Albany Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.87 mi | 9 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) School | public | 10-12 | 1.03 mi | N/A |
| Albany High School | public | 9-12 | 1.03 mi | 10 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle School | public | 7-8 | 1.11 mi | 4 |
| Cornell Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.23 mi | 8 |
| Ocean View Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.30 mi | 9 |
| Stege Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.35 mi | 2 |
| Marin Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.59 mi | 8 |
| Madera Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.69 mi | 9 |
| Kensington Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.70 mi | 9 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.71 mi | 8 |
| Cameron School | public | UG | 1.71 mi | N/A |
| Kennedy High School | public | 9-12 | 1.72 mi | 2 |
| King Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.12 mi | 2 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | public | K-5 | 2.18 mi | 9 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.29 mi | 8 |
| Cragmont Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.33 mi | 9 |
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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 25, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Christopher Smith, (415) 533-3137.