Does El Cerrito, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say there are sidewalks

Is El Cerrito, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say yards are well-kept

Is El Cerrito, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is a car needed in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say car is needed

Is El Cerrito, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does El Cerrito, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are the streets well-lit in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say streets are well-lit

Is El Cerrito, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of El Cerrito, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do kids play outside in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say kids play outside

Are there community events in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there are community events

What is 5820 Central Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5820 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA is $1,723,200 .

What is the price history for 5820 Central Ave?

5820 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $1,500,000 in June 2018.

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 5820 Central Ave have parking?

Yes, 5820 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$1,723,200

Trulia Estimate

9 Beds
3,808 sqft

5820 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $10,558/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 4, 2018 for $1,500,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.72M

Since last month

$34K (-1.9%)

Since last year

$62K (+3.7%)

Since last sale

$232K (+15.5%)

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 +34% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.73M
August 2026	$1.73M
July 2026	$1.77M
June 2026	$1.78M
May 2026	$1.79M
April 2026	$1.75M
March 2026	$1.78M
February 2026	$1.79M
January 2026	$1.7M
2025
December 2025	$1.72M
November 2025	$1.68M
October 2025	$1.71M
September 2025	$1.73M
August 2025	$1.67M
July 2025	$1.62M
June 2025	$1.65M
May 2025	$1.68M
April 2025	$1.71M
March 2025	$1.73M
February 2025	$1.71M
January 2025	$1.67M
2024
December 2024	$1.68M
November 2024	$1.68M
October 2024	$1.72M
September 2024	$1.72M
August 2024	$1.71M
July 2024	$1.72M
June 2024	$1.75M
May 2024	$1.8M
April 2024	$1.79M
March 2024	$1.78M
February 2024	$1.79M
January 2024	$1.7M
2023
December 2023	$1.72M
November 2023	$1.77M
October 2023	$1.79M
September 2023	$1.81M
August 2023	$1.8M
July 2023	$1.8M
June 2023	$1.85M
May 2023	$1.89M
April 2023	$1.89M
March 2023	$1.87M
February 2023	$1.8M
January 2023	$1.8M
2022
December 2022	$1.81M
November 2022	$1.87M
October 2022	$1.92M
September 2022	$1.89M
August 2022	$1.88M
July 2022	$1.95M
June 2022	$2.03M
May 2022	$2.06M
April 2022	$2.1M
March 2022	$2.09M
February 2022	$2M
January 2022	$1.94M
2021
December 2021	$1.92M
November 2021	$1.92M
October 2021	$1.91M
September 2021	$1.89M
August 2021	$1.87M
July 2021	$1.9M
June 2021	$1.9M
May 2021	$1.93M
April 2021	$1.81M
March 2021	$1.76M
February 2021	$1.74M
January 2021	$1.71M
2020
December 2020	$1.69M
November 2020	$1.65M
October 2020	$1.64M
September 2020	$1.62M
August 2020	$1.64M
July 2020	$1.64M
June 2020	$1.65M
May 2020	$1.73M
April 2020	$1.72M
March 2020	$1.68M
February 2020	$1.54M
January 2020	$1.71M
2019
December 2019	$1.69M
November 2019	$1.66M
October 2019	$1.59M
September 2019	$1.48M
August 2019	$1.5M
July 2019	$1.52M
June 2019	$1.51M
May 2019	$1.45M
April 2019	$1.42M
March 2019	$1.43M
February 2019	$1.43M
January 2019	$1.41M
2018
December 2018	$1.39M
November 2018	$1.4M
October 2018	$1.42M
September 2018	$1.47M
August 2018	$1.44M
July 2018	$1.42M
June 2018	$1.49M
May 2018	$1.49M
April 2018	$1.61M
March 2018	$1.39M
February 2018	$1.39M
January 2018	$1.36M
2017
December 2017	$1.29M
November 2017	$1.3M
October 2017	$1.32M
September 2017	$1.34M
August 2017	$1.43M
July 2017	$1.45M
June 2017	$1.4M
May 2017	$1.44M
April 2017	$1.46M
March 2017	$1.33M
February 2017	$1.34M
January 2017	$1.28M
2016
December 2016	$1.33M
November 2016	$1.3M
October 2016	$1.31M
September 2016	$1.3M

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
517 Stannage Ave, Albany, CA	0.52	Multi-Family Home	$1,630,000	06/02/26	8	4	3,452
615 Jackson St, Albany, CA	0.47	Multi-Family Home	$1,300,000	08/12/26	7	6	3,240
5227 San Jose Ave, Richmond, CA	0.36	Multi-Family Home	$1,035,000	09/18/25	6	5	2,605
1200 Washington Ave, Albany, CA	0.81	Multi-Family Home	$1,565,000	11/18/25	6	3	2,071
6130 Van Fleet Ave, Richmond, CA	0.24	Multi-Family Home	$799,000	06/05/26	2	2	1,358
801 Kains Ave, Albany, CA	0.78	Multi-Family Home	$1,250,000	03/13/26	4	4	2,880
2719 San Mateo St, Richmond, CA	0.28	Multi-Family Home	$980,000	07/31/26		-	2,456
918 Adams St, Albany, CA	0.89	Multi-Family Home	$1,450,000	03/27/26	6	3	2,547
5705 Panama Ave, Richmond, CA	0.43	Multi-Family Home	$930,000	05/27/26	3	3	1,527
1223 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA	1.01	Multi-Family Home	$1,070,000	08/07/26	6	4	2,828

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
3014 Santa Clara Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.09	$920,000	3	3	1,388	Recently Sold
3012 Santa Clara Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.09	$953,500	3	3	1,388	Off Market
5814 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.10	$918,888	3	3	1,388	Recently Sold
5812 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.10	$879,900	3	3	1,388	Off Market
5804 El Dorado St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.11	$907,400	3	3	1,388	Off Market
5808 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.11	$899,000	3	3	1,388	For Sale
5725 San Diego St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.07	$1,662,300	8	5	3,464	Off Market
6024 Avila St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.13	$822,800	2	1.5	965	Off Market
2924 Carlson Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94804	0.14	$949,600	1	3	1,353	Off Market
5720 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.13	$805,000	3	2	1,500	Recently Sold
5832 San Jose Ave, Richmond, CA 94804	0.15	$735,000	3	1	960	Recently Sold
5820 San Diego St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.08	$778,000	2	1	765	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 5820 Central Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1971

Living Area

3,808 sqft

Price/Sqft

$453

About this House

A fabulous investment! This well maintained 4 unit building is located in a super convenient location. Blocks away from El Cerrito BART, Plaza, Pacific East Mall, public transportation and freeway access. One 3bed 2 bath unit w/2 sliding glass door from kitchen and master bedroom access to a large deck area, in-unit laundry, updated kitchen counter top and laminated flooring in living room. Three 2 bed 1 bath units. Two units have been updated in 2016. Unit 2--updated kitchen counter top & tile flooring, newer laminated flooring in living room and 2 bedrooms, newer dual pane windows and front door. Unit 4--updated kitchen completed w/tile flooring, new laminated flooring in living room and newer carpet in 2 bedrooms. New exterior paint, on site coin laundry, each unit w/1 car garage and a parking space in driveway. Low maintenance. Open Sunday, 4/29/18, from 2-4pm.

5820 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 9 bedroom, 3,808 sqft multi-family built in 1971. It last sold for $1,500,000 on Jun 4, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,723,200, with a rent estimate of $2,309/month.

Home Details for 5820 Central Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Built UpExterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 4

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971Year Updated: 1971
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Community
Units in Building: 4

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 4, 2018 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40818529	Sold	$1,500,000
May 4, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,350,000
Apr 21, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,350,000
Nov 18, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$460,000
May 17, 1994 Source: N/A	Sold	$375,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,740,872

Additional Cost

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Harding Elementary School
K-6
Public
481 Students
West Contra Costa Unified School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
If you're an African American family the students are extremely hurtful towards you. The things that comes out of their mouths are unbelievable. It clear the kids are learning to be racist and mean towards my kids at home. The staff knows about the kids behaviors and little to nothing seems to change. It's gotten so bad the staff started ignoring my kids when they complained about being bullied. There needs to be more education on different cultures and ethics groups at Harding ES.
Parent Review
1y ago
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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
Resident
11mo ago
"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.
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5y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"BART is convenient! There are two stations in El Cerrito. Plus transbay buses are easily accessible "
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Courtney K.
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"Safe small town feeling. Madera school great, others average. Beautiful views from the hills. Well maintained roads. "
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EC lover
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"There’s plenty of dog parks. A walking path. Or quite a few nice sized playgrounds. "
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Dianegoloff
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"Easy as access to Bart and Transbay bus lines keep the commute to downtown San Francisco under an hour. "
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Jamietipton
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
8y ago
"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.
Resident
8y ago
"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.
Resident
8y ago
"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
Resident
8y ago
"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 5820 Central Ave

What is 5820 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5820 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA is $1,723,200.
What is the price history for 5820 Central Ave?
5820 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $1,500,000 in June 2018.
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 5820 Central Ave have parking?
Yes, 5820 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA has on-site parking.