640 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
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FORECLOSURE
BANK OWNED

$535,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,240 sqft

640 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510

Est. Mortgage $3,498/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1953
$431/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 640 E L St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Incredible characterMature treesWarm hacienda-style entryEstablished landscapingDistinctive adobe-style homeAbundant natural light
Welcome to 640 East L Street in historic Benicia! This charming Spanish-style home features an authentic adobe-inspired entrance, front patio, and warm Southwestern tones. The expansive great room stretches the entire length of the home from the front door to the back deck, creating an ideal layout for entertaining. Tax records show 3 bedrooms, but a prior conversion turned one space into a formal dining area off the kitchen (easily used as a home office or converted back). A huge bonus is the deep backyard with direct alley access, perfect for secure RV or boat parking. The unbeatable location is just minutes from bustling downtown shopping, premier waterfront dining, art galleries, a certified farmers' market, and convenient commute routes. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
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Listing courtesy of Richard Wilson DRE #01461634, (925) 305-1642
Vylla Home, Inc.
Source: Bay East AOR, MLS#41150364
We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Home Details for 640 E L St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1240 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: In GarageMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Tile
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, PatioFencing: Fenced, WoodNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 13

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Spanish
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 0088163030

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $535,000Price Per Sqft: $431
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: BeniciaCommunity: Not Listed

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 41150364

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1240 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Excl RightListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41150364Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Around this home

What Locals Say about Benicia

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Built from what locals say about this neighborhood.
  • 91% say there are sidewalks
  • 81% say there's holiday spirit
  • 68% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 237 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 68 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 47 % Say there are community events

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  • Daniel Rebolledo
    "Plenty of parks where you can take your dogs"
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  • Siddhantshahi
    "There is lots of parks and open spaces that are dog friendly. There is the Benicia state park, the waterfront at downtown, and walking trails around lake Herman to name a few. "
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  • linda.j.michels
    "Fairly quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Good mix of longtime residents and new families. "
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  • Forddancr
    "We’ve had a 4th of July block party for a few years that is about it. We have lived in the same house approximately 45 years. Most of the neighbors have been here many years like us. My brother and his family is across the street so it’s a pretty close knit group here we have known for many years "
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  • Tracyong18
    "Not bad but I work across the bridge so I have to pay bridge toll. Benicia is beautiful and very dog friendly. People are really nice here. "
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  • Scott.a.arjun
    "The public schools are pretty good. you would need to move to a much pricier place to get such value for your house purchase. the neighborhood is safe and relatively crime free. there is no violent crime as i know it. furthermore, neighbors look out for each other "
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  • Lourdes.devigal
    "We like the Tree Lighting ceremony in December when the locals walk up and down First Street, sampling cookies from all the stores and greeting each other!! "
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  • Angelajimenez138
    "Such a great small town feel and a great place to raise kids, the schools are great there are so many nice parks and even a small beach the kids can play at you can’t beat Benicia!"
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  • Ginger
    "There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. lots of barking sometimes. most people clean up after their dogs. "
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  • Ginger
    "The downtown 1st street area is beautiful with lots of great restaurants and cute "wine walk" events."
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  • Marcy M.
    "I have lived here for 2 years and love it!! It’s so quaint and safe! The waterfront is so pretty - perfect for evening walks"
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  • Marcy P.
    "I’ve lived here for 2 years and just love it! So quaint with the water front and also so many great places to meet up with other locals and share a meal! "
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  • Alycia Q.
    "Easy access to freeways. Some traffic jams during commute times. One freeway in and one freeway out. "
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  • Bruce A.
    "Good neighborhood. Quiet. Low crime. Safe. Well maintained. Good schools. Close to freeways. Quaint downtown. "
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  • Christy
    "I love Benicia what I want my son and daughter to grow up anywhere else great people safe neighborhoods everybody's friendly"
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  • Lourdes.devigal
    "There’s always a ton of children in the neighborhood for Halloween. We hand out candy for three whole hours and there a good smattering of parents walking with them. "
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  • Don Z.
    "we have Great neighbors that are respectful of your space and watch out for each other The schools are very good The downtown area has lots of activities such as holiday parades, farmers markets and good restaurants. "
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  • Lourdes.devigal
    "People are always walking their dogs in the neighborhood. There’s a dog park at the Community Park near one of local elementary schools. This is a very dog friendly neighborhood"
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  • Lydia
    "Great schools, nice waterfront community, and safe neighborhoods. There isn’t much crime compared to other cities. "
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  • Lourdes.devigal
    "Upper middle class residential neighborhood where neighbors greet each other as we go about our day to day lives. "
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  • Don Z.
    "Benicia has great schools and a relatively low crime rate. The community has lots of public events such as Fairs, parades and other activities. "
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  • Charks50
    "You see tons of people walking their dogs in the area. It’s a very dog friendly city. Lots of parks for walking in the area. Possibly a fog park nearby -+ I don’t have a dog so not sure."
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  • LD_626
    "We often see people walking their dogs at all times of the day. we see plenty of dogs at the dog park as well. "
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  • Andrea
    "Andrea Lived here ten plus years. Family friendly town, were everyone knows everyone. You will never get me to move out of town. Still has that old home town charm and feel."
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  • Cj M.
    "Although Benicia is a safe city in general, it’s crucial for parents to still be vigilant with kids up to high school age. There are many folks from surrounding cities who come and have made Benicia a bit unsafe lately."
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  • Clm22401
    "We are a very friendly dog neighborhood. We have many neighbors that have dogs, as do we, that enjoy walking their dogs with no problem or issues "
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  • Clm22401
    "Our neighborhood is very quiet and friendly. We love the total feeling of community in Benicia. We look out for each other too "
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  • Eric K.
    "Dog lovers would love it here. Plenty of parks and trails to navigate and the downtown is dog friendly too. "
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  • Justine Q.
    "Great schools and quiet neighborhood! I have loved living here. Little community with lots of city programs and activities for kids."
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  • Yvette S.
    "~ I work remote so I get to enjoy Benicia on my off time. Cute, little, three-exits only city in the cuts 😉"
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  • Denea W.
    "Benicia is a wonderful little community with a big heart and lots of community involvement. Weather it's arts, antiques, yummy little restaurants, or beautiful parks, Benicia has it all."
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  • Gerren M.
    "It’s a nice neighborhood and the sports league is great. It’s like a small town and almost everyone knows everyone "
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  • Kristin D. M.
    "Bedroom community in decent commute distance to all the major cities. Best place to raise a family. Lots of “return” citizens, meaning they grew up here. They left and then they came back to raise their families. Really great town and community. "
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  • Ybarra_matthew
    "There’s something magical that called to us, as we came across the bridge, on a contra costa county exodus. The minute you arrive you know its home. It’s like you stole a town from a Hallmark movie!"
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  • Shannon
    "Great charming small town. People are very friendly. Close to water. Downtown is great....local shops, artsy community. Good restaurants and bars. "
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  • Jack v.
    "Via Ferry. Relaxing and very civil with wine in the evening, and Coffee and donuts in the morning. But at 1.5 hours each way - it makes for a long day"
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  • ctanks143
    "It's quiet, clean, and peaceful!!! I love my community and embrace the culture!!! We love going to the farmers market and getting great goodies!!! The restaurants are outstanding!!! And the people are great!!!"
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  • Scott a. a.
    "I've lived on my street for about 2 and a 1/2 to 3 years and I know them all pretty well. I regularly have them over for barbecues through the summer and we have block parties. We watched each other's houses and pets and kids"
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  • Whiteldridge
    "Large amount of water access, eclectic architecture, supermellow vibe. Beautiful views of bucolic hills of Martinez and Porta Costa."
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  • Bsn160
    "Great location and coffee shops. Only place semi affordable with water views. Neighbors are friendly. Yearly Christmas parties with progressive dinner. "
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Market trends in Benicia

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$819K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$443
$13MoM
Available listings
79
14MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$535K
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-2.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$65K (-10.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$160K (+42.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +12% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$535K
September 2026$548K
August 2026$549K
July 2026$549K
June 2026$549K
May 2026$623K
April 2026$647K
March 2026$603K
February 2026$592K
January 2026$589K
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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
630 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.01
$584,600
4
2
1,625
Off Market
650 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.01
$475,100
2
1
796
Off Market
620 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.02
$707,400
3
2
1,280
Off Market
654 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.02
$586,000
3
2
1,571
Off Market
610 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.03
$680,700
3
2
1,680
Off Market
660 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.03
$678,300
3
2
1,244
Off Market
625 E K St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.03
$583,700
3
1
1,487
Off Market
635 E K St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.03
$380,400
2
1
728
Off Market
639 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.03
$572,900
4
2
1,748
Off Market
627 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.03
-
3
2
1,103
Off Market
645 E K St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
$629,700
3
2
1,556
Off Market
668 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
$679,100
4
3
1,981
Off Market
623 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
$619,500
3
2
1,778
Off Market
1138 E 6th St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
$798,700
4
3
1,895
Off Market
1112 E 6th St #621, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1112 E 6th St #1, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
-
3
1
-
Off Market
1118 E 6th St #8884491, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
-
3
1
-
Off Market
1118 E 6th St #94510, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
-
2
1
1,200
Off Market
643 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
$331,000
2
1
796
Off Market
1118 E 6th St #1118, Benicia, CA 94510
0.04
-
3
1
1,200
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 3, 2026
Source: BAREIS #326033907
ListingRemoved
$550,000
Jun 3, 2026
Source: BAREIS #326033907
PriceChange
$550,000
Price decreased by 12%
May 5, 2026
Source: BAREIS #326033907
PriceChange
$623,000
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 22, 2026
Source: BAREIS #326033907
Listed For Sale
$639,000
Mar 17, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$375,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Richard Wilson, Vylla Home, Inc.
Agent Phone: (925) 305-1642
Bay East© 2026, CCAR© 2026, bridgeMLS© 2026. Information Deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used or any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at 2026-10-17 23:33:21 PDT.

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Frequently asked questions about 640 E L St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 640 E L St?
    Based on a $535,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 640 E L St in Benicia, CA is approximately $3,570 (about $2,969 principal & interest, $526 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 640 E L St compare to homes in Benicia?
    640 E L St in Benicia, CA is listed at $535,000, about 35% below the $819K median sale price in Benicia.
  • What do residents say about Benicia?
    Residents describe Benicia, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Benicia, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 640 E L St?
    The closest schools to 640 E L St in Benicia, CA are Benicia High School (rated 9/10), Benicia Middle School (rated 6/10), Robert Semple Elementary School (rated 8/10).
  • Does 640 E L St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 640 E L St in Benicia, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 640 E L St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 640 E L St in Benicia, CA has in-unit laundry.
640 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,240 sqft single-family home built in 1953. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bay East AOR on Oct 6, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 41150364.