5931 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Kitchen
Office nook
OFF MARKET

$912,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 650 sqft

5931 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $5,572/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 29, 2008 for $455,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$912K
Since last month
Decreased$56K (-5.8%)
Since last year
Increased$700 (+0.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$457K (+100.5%)
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 decreased by -36% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$912K
August 2026$909K
July 2026$968K
June 2026$996K
May 2026$929K
April 2026$932K
March 2026$913K
February 2026$909K
January 2026$960K
2025
2024
2023
2020

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
535 Pierce St #2211, Albany, CA
0.38
Apartment
$549,000
02/06/26
2
2
1,170
535 Pierce St #3303, Albany, CA
0.38
Apartment
$580,000
06/12/26
2
2
1,170
1265 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA
1.60
Apartment
$565,000
05/26/26
2
2
980
38 Bayside Ct, Richmond, CA
2.04
Apartment
$480,000
07/15/26
1
1
915
174 Bayside Ct, Richmond, CA
1.98
Apartment
$287,000
02/26/26
1
1
533
1300 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
2.11
Apartment
$2,302,000
12/23/25
1
3
3,038
901 Page St, Berkeley, CA
1.76
Apartment
$2,300,000
12/31/25
10
6
4,927
1412 9th St, Berkeley, CA
1.73
Apartment
$1,900,000
06/10/26
12
8
5,346
215 Lakeshore Ct #458, Richmond, CA
2.19
Apartment
$420,000
09/24/25
2
1
869
146 19th St, Richmond, CA
3.32
Apartment
$1,550,000
04/17/26
2
1
700
Home facts updated by county records

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
6030 Avila St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.07
$698,000
2
1
807
For Sale
6024 Avila St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.07
$822,800
2
1.5
965
Off Market
3014 Santa Clara Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.11
$916,500
3
3
1,388
Off Market
5820 San Diego St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.11
$778,000
2
1
765
Off Market
2924 Carlson Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94804
0.11
$949,600
1
3
1,353
Off Market
3012 Santa Clara Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.11
$953,500
3
3
1,388
Off Market
5725 San Diego St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.12
$1,671,300
8
5
3,464
Off Market
5814 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.12
$918,888
3
3
1,388
Recently Sold
5812 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.12
$879,900
3
3
1,388
Off Market
10046 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$449,000
-
-
-
For Sale
5804 El Dorado St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$907,400
3
3
1,388
Off Market
5808 El Dorado Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$899,000
3
3
1,388
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5931 Central Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1942
650 sqft
$1,404/sqft
Garage

About this House

5927 Central Ave. Now Renting! Open House this Sunday (5/11/19) 4:00-5:00pm
This is an open house: No need to call before arriving. Available Date: May 31th
Monthly Rent: $2,150
Security Deposit: $2,000
Number of bedrooms: 1
Utilities: Tenants PG&E and Garbage, owner pays water 5927 Central Avenue is guaranteed to be one of the nicest apartments in the area! Each unit has its own private patio and garden space, and in-unit washer/drier. The entire building went through a thorough remodel a few years ago include a new kitchen and appliances, hardwood floors, Italian bathroom tiles, and built-in storage. It's only a five block walk to BART, one block to a great coffee house, theater, and a short walk to the El Cerrito Plaza shops & Trader Joes. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, disposal, built-in convection oven, gas cooktop, and large microwave oven/range hood, and beautiful cabinets. The building is fully insulated including the common walls, exterior walls, and roof so new tenants will be comfortable all year! Please note that we do not accept Section-8 or Dogs.
Rental Requirements: Good credit, clean rental history, and minimum 3X one month's rent in income.

12/mo lease, Tenants PG&E and Garbage, owner pays water
5931 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 650 sqft apartment built in 1942. It last sold for $455,000 on May 29, 2008. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2019 with an asking price of $2,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 16, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $912,400, with a rent estimate of $1,970/month.

Home Details for 5931 Central Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942Year Updated: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 4

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5357 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 16, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
May 11, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$2,150
May 4, 2019
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$2,150
Jan 15, 2018
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$2,000
Jan 13, 2018
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$2,000

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated July 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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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 5931 Central Ave

  • What is 5931 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5931 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA is $912,400.
  • What is the price history for 5931 Central Ave?
    5931 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $455,000 in May 2008.
  • 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 5931 Central Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5931 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA has in-unit laundry.

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