5531 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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OFF MARKET

$704,300

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 1,218 sqft

5531 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $4,480/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 28, 2012 for $275,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$704K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$27K (-3.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$429K (+156.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +8% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$704K
August 2026$701K
July 2026$708K
June 2026$727K
May 2026$702K
April 2026$725K
March 2026$700K
February 2026$700K
January 2026$706K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6130 Van Fleet Ave, Richmond, CA
0.33
Multi-Family Home
$799,000
06/05/26
2
2
1,358
2719 San Mateo St, Richmond, CA
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$980,000
07/31/26
-
2,456
5227 San Jose Ave, Richmond, CA
0.18
Multi-Family Home
$1,035,000
09/18/25
6
5
2,605
5705 Panama Ave, Richmond, CA
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$930,000
05/27/26
3
3
1,527
951 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito, CA
0.73
Multi-Family Home
$665,000
09/30/25
2
2
1,113
634 Elm Street, El Cerrito, CA
0.58
Multi-Family Home
$735,000
02/20/26
2
2
1,144
5307 Columbia Ave, Richmond, CA
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$1,100,000
09/10/26
7
4
3,336
1150 Washington Ave, Albany, CA
0.91
Multi-Family Home
$550,000
03/02/26
5
2
1,366
1532 Mariposa St, Richmond, CA
0.84
Multi-Family Home
$750,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,630
615 Jackson St, Albany, CA
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$1,300,000
08/12/26
7
6
3,240

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3032 San Mateo St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.02
$647,600
2
2
821
Off Market
3030 San Mateo St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.03
$908,400
4
2
1,511
Off Market
2923 San Mateo St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$1,002,300
3
2
-
Off Market
2923-7 San Mateo St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$1,154,500
Studio
3
1,376
Off Market
5619 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.07
$765,300
1
1
914
Off Market
5720 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.09
$805,000
3
2
1,500
Recently Sold
5635 San Jose Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
0.12
$841,400
2
1
860
Off Market
5522 Van Fleet Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
0.12
$827,200
2
1
837
Off Market
5804 El Dorado St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.14
$907,400
3
3
1,388
Off Market
5618 Van Fleet Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
0.13
$876,100
3
1
993
Off Market
5808 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.14
$899,000
3
3
1,388
For Sale
3012 Santa Clara Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.15
$953,500
3
3
1,388
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1941
1,218 sqft
$578/sqft
Garage

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 5531 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA. 5531 Central Ave is in El Cerrito, CA and in ZIP code 94530. This property has approximately 1,218 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3781 sqft and was built in 1941.
5531 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a studio, 1,218 sqft multi-family built in 1941. It last sold for $275,000 on Sep 28, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $704,300, with a rent estimate of $2,670/month.

Home Details for 5531 Central Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941Year Updated: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3781 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 4, 2021
Source: MLSListings Inc
ListingRemoved
Aug 25, 2021
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81859818
Listed For Sale
$699,000
Sep 28, 2012
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40579185
Sold
$275,000
Aug 14, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$259,000
Price decreased by 13%
Aug 4, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$299,000

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
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2MoM

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What Locals Say about El Cerrito

At least 206 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 38 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Sara Cheballah
    "I feel like El Cerrito is a safe place for kids and schools are very good too just one thing is about parks there’s no much parks for kids and they are limited "
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  • Anthony G.
    "Easy access to BART and freeways. Close to Solano (in Albany), and Gormet Ghetto in Berkeley. Lots of trails for walking or bike riding and surrounded by good hard working families. "
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  • Amagha
    "Low key, friendly, easy to get around city with close access to SF. Lots of amenities and access to Bart and 80."
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  • Jon C.
    "BART is convenient! There are two stations in El Cerrito. Plus transbay buses are easily accessible "
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  • Courtney K.
    "I don’t have a commute I work from home. Bart is available otherwise . San Pablo blvd sucks. Must use “100 characters “"
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  • Ajmadrid2002
    "Friendly and peaceful. Many walking paths and parks. Good neighbors. Police and dire departments close by. Good City services. "
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  • Dylan A.
    "Safe small town feeling. Madera school great, others average. Beautiful views from the hills. Well maintained roads. "
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  • EC lover
    "Easy. A brisk 10 min walk from home to the Bart station and then 33 min into the city. Walking route feels save and is flat for the most part. Only a slight uphill."
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  • Kpowell927
    "People walk their dogs and people rarely hold dog owners accountable for cleaning up after their dogs; so if you’re a lazy dog owner who doesn’t care about other people’s space you’re in luck. "
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  • Jester S.
    "There’s plenty of dog parks. A walking path. Or quite a few nice sized playgrounds. "
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  • Dianegoloff
    "I have lived here for decades. It has wonderful views of the Bay. It is very quiet and safe. Neighbors are friendly. There are sometimes deer and wild turkeys(!) in the street!"
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  • Delia R
    "El Cerrito is dog friendly. They have a small dark park under the bart tacks. El Cerrito is fairly clean & a friendly neighborhood to be in."
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  • Chrstn_strns
    "I have lived here for 3 years. I enjoy the community and the wild turkeys that roam the streets on occasion. "
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  • Anthony R. G.
    "Proximity to transportation and enough distance from the city. Great schools, lots of families, and great balance of urban and suburban. "
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  • Nandez30
    "Easy as access to Bart and Transbay bus lines keep the commute to downtown San Francisco under an hour. "
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  • Jamietipton
    "The schools are actually very nice and almost all have been rebuilt within the last few years. El Cerrito has some great parks with plenty of amenities for all age groups. This is a really good place to raise a family."
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  • Kelemrah
    "Very convenient two bart stations near by and walking distance mostly.lots options we have bart to warm springs, Fremont and Milbrae"
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  • Jamietipton
    "The schools are all quite good, and brand new. Walk to Bart, good local bars, shopping and parks. El Cerrito is a real East Bay gem."
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  • Nicole G.
    "While we are new to this neighborhood, we’ve enjoyed getting to know our neighbors in a relatively short period of time. It’s a mix of older couples who were once the “new families” and have been here for 30+ years, and us new families just arriving. Love the safe, homey feel. "
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  • Leena
    "It’s beautiful, safe, and quiet. The neighbors are friendly, BART is nearby, many shops are within a few minutes drive, east access to freeway."
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  • Mai B.
    "The suburban feel that’s not far from the big city. I have everything I need here in this city. It’s becoming something great. "
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  • William a. j.
    "Kids, pets, trees, pleasant streets, but BART and very few Teslas and BMWs. Feels very safe and the weather is never too hot or too cold."
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  • Danamccurdy
    "It is a Quiet, friendly, and walkable neighborhood. It is Close to dining and transit and shopping on Solano "
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Frequently asked questions about 5531 Central Ave

  • What is 5531 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5531 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA is $704,300.
  • What is the price history for 5531 Central Ave?
    5531 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $275,000 in September 2012.
  • Is El Cerrito a buyer's or seller's market?
    El Cerrito is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about El Cerrito?
    Residents describe El Cerrito, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in El Cerrito, CA.
  • Does 5531 Central Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5531 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA has in-unit laundry.

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