5559 Macdonald Avenue

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$1,075,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,145 Sq. Ft.
$501 / Sq. Ft.
2,145
Sq. Ft.
$501
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The SF Bay view from this large Mediterranean-style home needed no tweaking, but the house has been extensively repaired, renovated, & improved. Now sporting all new dual pane windows, luxury vinyl tile, Berber carpet, new door hardware, brand new plumbing & lighting fixtures, updated bathrooms, and a fresh coat of paint inside & out. Hidden beneath new stucco is extensive framing and waterproofing repairs—all done with permits. Enjoy a unique, bi-level master suite and a huge family room downstairs....The SF Bay view from this large Mediterranean-style home needed no tweaking, but the house has been extensively repaired, renovated, & improved. Now sporting all new dual pane windows, luxury vinyl tile, Berber carpet, new door hardware, brand new plumbing & lighting fixtures, updated bathrooms, and a fresh coat of paint inside & out. Hidden beneath new stucco is extensive framing and waterproofing repairs—all done with permits. Enjoy a unique, bi-level master suite and a huge family room downstairs. Check out the floorplan: plenty of room here for home office or extended family. The expansive, gently downsloping lot with Western exposure is ready for anything: Urban farm? Vineyard? Orchard? Or maybe a large ADU to help offset your mortgage? A quick mile to BART, close to E. C. Natural Foods Grocery, El Cerrito Plaza, & Hwy 80/580.
  1. Listed by Jeff Weissman • DRE #01882272 • Avenue 8 Inc.

Property Details for 5559 Macdonald Avenue

City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
EL CERRITO VIEW
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage
Total # Parking Spaces
0

Location

Listing Courtesy of Avenue 8 Inc., Jeff Weissman, DRE #01882272

Sold By CA Urban RE Brokerage, Marcus-Lavar Hughes, DRE #01995378

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/06/2021 02:00 AM

Property Details for 5559 Macdonald Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40969045
Days on Compass28
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,336 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Avenue 8 Inc., Jeff Weissman, DRE #01882272

Sold By CA Urban RE Brokerage, Marcus-Lavar Hughes, DRE #01995378

Add your commute

Building Information for 5559 Macdonald Avenue

Stories2Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,336 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,144 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,867

Property Taxes

$1,277

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5559 Macdonald Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Free Standing, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Cabinets, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Sink, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest, Attic
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Siding - Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Premium Lot, Backyard, Security Gate
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6336
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6336.0
  • Roof: Rolled Composition, Tar and Gravel, Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2145
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 2 Baths, 2 Bedrooms, Main Entry, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Side Yard, Front Porch, Full Fence, Low Maintenance, Porch Steps
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Acres: 0.15
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: San Pablo > Macdonald
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 501-020-002
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 5559 Macdonald Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 5559 Macdonald Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$714,000Additions$382,500Total$1,096,500
Tax Record2023$15,321 ($1,277 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,145 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,145 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,336 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1980ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN501-020-002-9

Schools near 5559 Macdonald Avenue

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

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Richmond College Preparatory School
CharterK to 8

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Listing Courtesy of Avenue 8 Inc., Jeff Weissman, DRE #01882272

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