Enchanting 1921 Tudor designed by renowned architect John Hudson Thomas sits on an expansive flat lot adorned with lush gardens and exceptional spaces perfect for entertaining. In addition to the main home, theres a private and detached 1+/1 ADU with a well-appointed kitchen. This refined family compound harmonizes architecture and landscape, thoughtfully creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The primary residence, with 3 Bed/2 Bath, blends vintage charm with modern upgrades: new Marvin windows, Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC, lovely kitchen with custom cabinets, Carrara marble counters + SS appliances, fresh paint, new lighting, hardwood floors, 0 Section-1 pest, sewer lateral compliant, 40-year roof installed in 2005 + much more. The first level offers a spacious living room, formal dining room, breakfast nook, sun-filled bonus room ideal for an office or retreat, plus a bedroom and tastefully updated bath. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms highlight traditional architectural details with a meticulously updated bath. A flex room off the primary suits a nursery, second home office or creative studio. With both scale and purpose, this property provides flexibility for guests, income or multigenerational living. A rare offering with space, character and soul.
Sold for $1,700,000 on 10/30/25
$1,700,000
5340 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
2,365sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1921
9,590 Square Feet Lot
$1,698,700 Zestimate®
$719/sqft
$5,104 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 31, 2025 at 02:02pm
Listed by:
Hilary Jordan 01161419 408-891-8800,
Compass 408-358-1111
Bought with:
Lai Chan Tan, 01006008
Lai Chan Tan
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82021069
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Zoned, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Other, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Other, Upper Floor
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room, Other, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,365
- Total interior livable area: 2,365 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,590 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 5003020145
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
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Estimated market value
$1,698,700