521 Laurel Ave

Beds
Baths
4,851 Sq. Ft.
$268 / Sq. Ft.
4,851
Sq. Ft.
$268
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Don't miss out on this once in a generation opportunity. This 5 plex apartment building built in downtown old Pinole. First time on the market in 55 years! Walking distance to Fernandez Park, local shops and old town Pinole. Enjoy the local downtown weekly Farmers Market. Four 2 bedroom x 1 bathroom apartments and one large 3 bedroom 1 bath and .5 bath. All units have spacious bedrooms, living rooms and balconies. Tenants pay for their gas and electric. Property has several upgrades through out the...Don't miss out on this once in a generation opportunity. This 5 plex apartment building built in downtown old Pinole. First time on the market in 55 years! Walking distance to Fernandez Park, local shops and old town Pinole. Enjoy the local downtown weekly Farmers Market. Four 2 bedroom x 1 bathroom apartments and one large 3 bedroom 1 bath and .5 bath. All units have spacious bedrooms, living rooms and balconies. Tenants pay for their gas and electric. Property has several upgrades through out the years. Dual pane windows, Balconies redone 6 years ago. Roof redone 5 years ago. New asphalt and slurry sill on driveway 5 years ago. Please do not disturb tenants.
  1. Listed by Monica Guerra • DRE #01989127 • Exp Realty of California Inc.

Property Details for 521 Laurel Avenue

City
PINOLE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BAYVIEW VISTA
Building Type
5 or More Units
Property Sub Type
5 or More Units
Garage/Parking
Assigned Spaces, Spaces per Unit - 1
Total # Parking Spaces
5
LISTING UPDATED: 11/22/2025 12:23 AM

Property Details for 521 Laurel Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #41117578
Days on Compass85
Taxes$20,000 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS Type5+ Units / Five or More Units
Year Built1970
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,400 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Exp Realty of California Inc., Monica Guerra, DRE #01989127
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Building Information for 521 Laurel Avenue

Stories-Residences5Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,003 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,336

Property Taxes

$1,667

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 521 Laurel Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Laminate
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Meter on Site, Mutual Water, Public, PublicSewer, Water District
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Double Strapped Water Htr, Gas Water Heater
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8400
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8400.0
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4851
  • Year Built: 1970
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Off San Pablo Ave to Laurel Ave
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Census Tract: 3040.02
  • Parcel Number: 401-094-013-0
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 5
  • Basement: None
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electric, Gas
  • Total Deposits: $8,300
  • Financial Data Source: Estimated
Multi Family 5+ Information
Unit 1
  • Unit # 1 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 1 Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit # 1 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 1 Fireplace: No
  • Unit # 1 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 1 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 1 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 1 Parking Spaces: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit # 2 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 2 Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit # 2 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 2 Fireplace: No
  • Unit # 2 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 2 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 2 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 2 Parking Spaces: 1
Unit 3
  • Unit # 3 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 3 Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit # 3 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 3 Fireplace: No
  • Unit # 3 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 3 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 3 # of Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit # 3 # of Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Unit # 3 Parking Spaces: 1
Unit 4
  • Unit # 4 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 4 Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit # 4 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 4 Fireplace: No
  • Unit # 4 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 4 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 4 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 4 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 4 Parking Spaces: 1
Unit 5
  • Unit # 5 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 5 Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit # 5 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 5 Fireplace: No
  • Unit # 5 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 5 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 5 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 5 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 5 Parking Spaces: 1
Building Details
  • Additional Features-Misc: Balcony/Patio
  • Apx Lot Acres: 0
  • Managers Unit: No
  • On Site Parking Description: Carports - 2 Or More, Space Per Unit - 1, Spaces - Assigned
  • Total Deposits: 8300
Income / Expense Details
  • Annual Exp Year: 42004
  • Annual Insurance Expense: $5,000
  • Annual License Expense: $500
  • Annual Maint Expense: $3,000
  • Annual Rent Income: $91,390
  • Annual Taxes: $20,000
  • Annual Vacancy: 0.0
  • Gross Income: $91,390
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 14.224
Other Financial Information
  • Cap Rate: .0379
  • Existing Loan: None
  • Ocpnt Req 24 Hr: Yes
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 521 Laurel Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41117578

$1,300,000
Nov 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41117578

$1,300,000
Nov 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41117578

$1,300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/15/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41117578

$1,300,000
11/15/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41117578

$1,300,000
11/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41117578

$1,300,000

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Public Records for 521 Laurel Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$816,000Additions$331,500Total$1,147,500
Tax Record2025$19,842 ($1,654 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,851 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,851 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,400 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1970CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN401-094-013-0

Schools near 521 Laurel Avenue

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 - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Collins Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Pinole Middle School
Public7 to 8

Pinole Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Richmond Charter Academy
Charter6 to 8

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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521 Laurel Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Pinole, CA 94564. This property was listed for sale on November 15, 2025 by Exp Realty of California Inc., it's currently listed at $1,300,000. This listing's school district is West Contra Costa Unified School District. Nearby schools include Collins Elementary School, Pinole Middle School and Pinole Valley High School. 521 Laurel Avenue is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 4,851 sqft multi-family home built in 1970.

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