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5340 Barrett AvenueEl Cerrito, CA 94530

For Sale

$1,489,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $14,890

Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully preserved 1921 Tudor-style home, set on a stunning, expansive flat lot with lush, magical gardens. Designed by renowned architect John Hudson Thomas, 5340 Barrett Avenue blends striking architecture with a thoughtfully designed floor plan. This enchanting 3-bed, 2-bath main residence combines 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 main level features a spacious living room, formal dining room, breakfast nook + sunny bonus room ideal for a home office or retreat + bedroom and tastefully updated bath. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms highlight traditional architectural details with a meticulously updated bath. A flexible bonus space off the primary perfect for a nursery, second home office or creative studio. The professionally landscaped yard invites entertaining, gardening, play or even hosting weddings. A private 1-bedroom+ ADU with full kitchen offers great flexibility for guests, income, or multigenerational living. A rare offering with space, character and soul.

Listed by Hilary Jordan

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License #01161419

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Compass

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408-891-8800

Last updated September 10, 2025

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Source: MLSListings #ML82021069

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodRichmond Pacific Heights
  • Bedrooms3
  • Days on Prevu1
  • Size2,365 sqft
  • Price per sqft$630

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Pets Allowed
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

09/10/2025
Listed by Compass
$1,489,000

Property Details for 5340 Barrett Avenue

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Year Built Details: 2
  • Architectural Style: Tudor

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 2,365
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 9,590
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9,590
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 500-302-014-5

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Other, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Other, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Measurements

  • Living Area: 2,365

Rooms

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, On Street

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Mira Vista Elementary
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa Unified

High School

  • High School: El Cerrito Senior High
  • High School District: West Contra Costa Unified

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone, Other
  • Heating: Other
  • Laundry Features: Other, Upper Floor
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Water - Public
  • Water Source: Public

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