1541 Merced St

$735,000
Last Sold Price
951 Sq. Ft.
$773 / Sq. Ft.
951
Sq. Ft.
$773
per Sq. Ft.

Description

1541 Merced St is a fully remodeled Richmond Annex gem where thoughtful design meets everyday comfort. Renovated with permits, this move-in ready home features a bright, open layout with updated flooring, recessed lighting, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The modern kitchen shines with sleek quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, energy-efficient appliances, and elegant gold finishes. The stylish bathroom offers double sinks and a split shower behind a sliding barn door. Both spacious bedrooms...1541 Merced St is a fully remodeled Richmond Annex gem where thoughtful design meets everyday comfort. Renovated with permits, this move-in ready home features a bright, open layout with updated flooring, recessed lighting, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The modern kitchen shines with sleek quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, energy-efficient appliances, and elegant gold finishes. The stylish bathroom offers double sinks and a split shower behind a sliding barn door. Both spacious bedrooms provide peaceful retreats with peek-a-boo views of the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge. Other updates include a mini-split heating system and a tankless water heater for year-round efficiency. The private backyard is perfect for entertaining, gardening, or exploring ADU potential. Ideally located near El Cerrito BART, freeway access, well-regarded El Cerrito schools, and local favorites like Point Isabel, El Cerrito Natural Grocery, Ranch 99 mall, Costco, and the Farmers Market — this is East Bay living at its finest.
  1. Listed by Derek Han • DRE #01738860 • BHG Reliance Partners

Property Details for 1541 Merced Street

City
RICHMOND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
RICHMOND ANNEX
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street
View
Partial
LISTING UPDATED: 10/10/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1541 Merced Street

StatusSold
MLS #41106760
Days on Compass37
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,700 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHG Reliance Partners, Derek Han, DRE #01738860

Sold By Legacy Real Estate & Assoc., Dan Flores, DRE #01161031

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Building Information for 1541 Merced Street

Stories1Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,700 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,280 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,582

Property Taxes

$698

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1541 Merced Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Split Bath, Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths, Double Vanity
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Other
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Meter on Site
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Description: Back Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3700
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3700.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 951
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: See Google Map
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 508-231-004-5
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1541 Merced Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41106760

$735,000
Oct 9, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41106760

$735,000
Oct 9, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41106760

$735,000
Oct 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915237933

$735,000

+56.3% / yr

Sep 7, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41106760

Sep 7, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41106760

Sep 6, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41106760

Aug 20, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41106760

$725,000
Aug 20, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41106760

$725,000
Aug 19, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41106760

$725,000
Aug 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41106760

$745,000
Aug 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41106760

$745,000
Aug 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41106760

$745,000
Jul 1, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41098727

$698,000
Jul 1, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41098727

Jun 30, 2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41098727

$698,000
May 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41098727

$698,000
May 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41098727

$698,000
May 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41098727

$698,000
Jan 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549899612

$540,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41106760

$735,000
10/09/2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41106760

$735,000
10/09/2025

Sold

EBRD #41106760

$735,000
10/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915237933

$735,000

+56.3% / yr

09/07/2025

Pending

EBRD #41106760

09/07/2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41106760

09/06/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41106760

08/20/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41106760

$725,000
08/20/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41106760

$725,000
08/19/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41106760

$725,000
08/01/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41106760

$745,000
08/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41106760

$745,000
08/01/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41106760

$745,000
07/01/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41098727

$698,000
07/01/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41098727

06/30/2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41098727

$698,000
05/23/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41098727

$698,000
05/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41098727

$698,000
05/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41098727

$698,000
01/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549899612

$540,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1541 Merced Street

Taxable ValueLand$402,487Additions$118,377Total$520,864
Tax Record2025$8,378 ($698 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt951 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt951 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN508-231-004-5

Schools near 1541 Merced Street

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Fairmont Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of BHG Reliance Partners, Derek Han, DRE #01738860

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