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5526 Carl Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

$499K2bd · 1ba · 984 sqft
Lot 5,000 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•146d on market•MLS# 01-41135266

Property Description

Rare opportunity in the sought-after Annex neighborhood! This charming fixer-upper sits on a spacious corner lot with a detached garage, offering exceptionl potential for expansion, development, or the addition of an ADU. Inside, the two-bedroom home is rich with character, featuring vaulted wood-beam ceilings, a cozy living room fireplace, abundant natural light, and an inviting layout with generously sized bedrooms. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to create your dream home, this property presents endless possibilities to add value and make it your own. Probate sale with no court confirmation required. Conveniently located near the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge, BART, El Cerrito shopping and dining, and public transportation.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1942

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1942
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
0
Garage Spaces
0
Heating
Floor Furnace
Cooling
None
Flooring
Laminate, Wood
Roof
Shingle
City
Richmond
Zip Code
94804
County
Contra Costa
Listed bySecurity Pacific Real Estate, Gary Torretta

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$2,523.22
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$399,200
Total Interest
$509,158
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$908,358
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

5526 Carl Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Richmond · Single Family Residence

$499K
Affordable Tier
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sqft
984
Lot
5,000 sqft
Year
1942
$/Sqft
$507
Pool: No✓

Listed 5.8% below the median closed sale of $530,000. Price per sqft ($507) is a 11% discount to closed comps ($568). Closed comps sold at 111% of list — strong seller's market.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $499K· $507/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $530K
−$31K (−5.8%)
Active comps
vs active median $595K
−$96K (−16.1%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $648
−$141 (−21.8%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
6452 Kensington AveRichmond1942219574,000$758$725,000495
1333 Mariposa StRichmond1941218575,000$676$579,0001093
1339 Mariposa StRichmond1948219563,700$627$599,0001192
2814 Roosevelt AveRichmond1944218453,800$579$489,0002490
3500 Mcbryde Ave.Richmond1944319905,000$601$595,0006990
Total: 5 · Average2.21.09214,300$648.2$597,40023.6
Median956$595,000

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
1700 Gaynor AveRichmond193909/18/2026219454,700$399,000$500,000$5291.253594
1934 Santa Clara StRichmond194709/15/2026211,0325,000$699,000$735,000$7121.054694
630 27Th StRichmond195009/24/2026219753,800$548,000$610,000$6261.113493
1530 Maine AveRichmond194209/15/2026218275,150$349,950$360,000$4351.0325892
3605 Waller AveRichmond192210/01/2026219815,000$489,900$530,000$5401.084690
Total: 5 · Average2.01.09524,730$547,000$547,000$568.4—83.8
Median975$530,000$530,000

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.