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725 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, California 94530, El Cerrito, 94530 - 2 bed, 1 bath

725 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, California 94530 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$549,000$794/sqft
Est. Value: $543,700
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FairlyEstimate
725 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, California 94530
2Beds
1Bath
794Sqft
4,200Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

The estimated value ($543,700.28) is $5,299.72 (0%) lower than the list price ($549,000). This property may be overpriced.

Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
Prime Location: Situated on El Cerrito's most coveted street within a beloved and valuable neighborhood, offering excellent desirability and potential for appreciation.
Top Cons:
Extensive Renovation Required: The home is described as 'ready for a fresh face and new chapter,' indicating a need for significant modernization, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom, which are noted as vintage/outdated.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$549.0K vs avg $1.20M ($-651,000)1%
Size:794 sqft vs avg 1,661 sqft3%
Price/sqft:$691 vs avg $77433%

More Insights

Built in 1938 (88 years old).
Condition: Built in 1938, this property requires substantial renovation. The kitchen features original-style cabinets, tiled countertops, an old sink, and dated linoleum flooring, with no visible modern appliances. The bathroom is entirely vintage with original fixtures, pink walls, and an old sink/toilet/tub. Hardwood floors are worn, and walls show cracks and peeling paint. Major systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) are likely original and need extensive updating, as indicated by the listing's 'ready for a fresh face and new chapter' and 'extensive renovation required' statements.
Year Built
1938
Close
-
List price
$549K
Original List price
$549K
Price/Sqft
$691
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
41120823
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Good View:
Patio
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About this home

On El Cerrito's most coveted street sits the home that investors, developers, and handy homeowners alike have been waiting for. The little blue house with a big yard at 725 Pomona has been well-loved; seen generations of children grow up; and now is ready for a fresh face and new chapter. With peek-a-boo bay views, a long driveway, and spacious lot, it is ideally sited. Inside, warm wood ceilings and exposed beams greet you. Flooded with sunlight, and with hardwood floors throughout, it's easy to imagine how one might transform this sweet home. The cheerful yellow kitchen – with rotary phone! – overlooks the front garden. The efficient floor plans guides you easily to the two bedrooms, with darling wood paneling and potential abounding. A vintage bathroom sits off the hallway, darling and blushing in pink. Meanwhile, the detached garage might be a workshop, future ADU or more. This home – ready for your vision, ideally located in a beloved and valuable neighborhood – may just be that special deal that beautifully fits the bill.

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Eleanor Ridge
Listing Agent

Nearby schools

5/10
Harding Elementary School
Public,•K-6•0.4mi
5/10
Fairmont Elementary School
Public,•K-6•0.5mi
4/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public,•7-8•0.5mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public,•9-12•0.2mi
Condition Rating
Poor
Built in 1938, this property requires substantial renovation. The kitchen features original-style cabinets, tiled countertops, an old sink, and dated linoleum flooring, with no visible modern appliances. The bathroom is entirely vintage with original fixtures, pink walls, and an old sink/toilet/tub. Hardwood floors are worn, and walls show cracks and peeling paint. Major systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) are likely original and need extensive updating, as indicated by the listing's 'ready for a fresh face and new chapter' and 'extensive renovation required' statements.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Prime Location: Situated on El Cerrito's most coveted street within a beloved and valuable neighborhood, offering excellent desirability and potential for appreciation.
Development Potential: The property features a spacious 4200 sqft lot and a detached garage, presenting significant potential for an ADU conversion or expansion.
Bay Views: Enjoy desirable 'peek-a-boo bay views' which add to the property's aesthetic appeal and market value.
Top-Rated Schools: Located within an excellent school district with multiple highly-rated schools (4-5 stars) in close proximity, a strong draw for families.
Charming Original Details: Features warm wood ceilings, exposed beams, and hardwood floors throughout, offering character and a solid foundation for renovation.

Cons

Extensive Renovation Required: The home is described as 'ready for a fresh face and new chapter,' indicating a need for significant modernization, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom, which are noted as vintage/outdated.
Limited Living Space: With only 794 sqft, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, the property offers a relatively small living area compared to market expectations for single-family homes in this desirable location.
Older Infrastructure: Built in 1938, the property likely has original systems (plumbing, electrical, heating) that may require updating or replacement, incurring additional costs for a buyer.
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