686 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
Master Private Bath
Front Yard
OFF MARKET

$607,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Oct 6, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,300 sqft

686 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,300 sqft
$467/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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

About this House

What's unique:Hardwood floorsUpdated kitchen
FURNISHED one story, 3 bed, 2 bath with garage, fenced front and back yard with spa.
Excellent location. Easy freeway access and walking distance to downtown shopping. Easy access to all refineries, and this place is perfect for employees to relax and refuel for the next work project.

Updated kitchen, hardwood floors and bathrooms. Laundry unit accessible from all bedrooms. Quiet and safe older neighborhood.

Owner pays for water, garbage and internet. Tenant pays for PGE and Cable TV
686 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $390,000 on Apr 9, 2015 (11,043% above the $3,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2022 with an asking price of $3,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 31, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $607,000, with a rent estimate of $3,263/month.

Home Details for 686 E L St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 MonthAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 686 E L St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1312 E 7th St, Benicia, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$480,000
04/30/26
2
2
1,093 sqft
444 Military Street E, Benicia, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$580,000
10/30/25
4
2
1,116 sqft
1125 E 5th Street, Benicia, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$677,000
08/21/26
3
3
1,537 sqft
705 E 6th Street, Benicia, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$425,000
06/26/26
3
1
1,608 sqft
324 E Military St, Benicia, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$590,000
09/18/26
3
2
1,112 sqft
508 Viewmont St, Benicia, CA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$710,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,113 sqft
445 E H Street, Benicia, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$624,500
09/04/26
3
1
1,264 sqft
648 E J Street, Benicia, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$885,000
04/01/26
4
3
2,145 sqft
1811 Pacifica Ct, Benicia, CA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$705,000
04/08/26
3
2
1,239 sqft
921 E 6th St, Benicia, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$450,000
03/17/26
2
1
706 sqft

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What Locals Say about Benicia

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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    "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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 31, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,500
Jan 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,500
Price increased by 11%
Nov 6, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$3,150
Apr 9, 2015
Source: BAREIS #21427165
Sold
$390,000
Apr 29, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$175,000

Frequently asked questions about 686 E L St

  • What is 686 E L St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 686 E L St in Benicia, CA is $607,000.
  • What is the price history for 686 E L St?
    686 E L St in Benicia, CA last sold for $390,000 in April 2015.
  • Is Benicia a buyer's or seller's market?
    Benicia is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Benicia?
    The median sale price in Benicia is $824K. That is up $9.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 686 E L St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 686 E L St in Benicia, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 686 E L St have parking?
    Yes, 686 E L St in Benicia, CA has on-site parking.

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