---
listing_id: CC41135266
status: Active
price: 549950
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 984
sqft_lot: 5000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1942
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "5526 Carl Ave"
city: Richmond
state: CA
zip: 94804
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9129182
lng: -122.3197739
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Gary Torretta"
list_office: "Security Pacific Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 508-5634"
list_agent_license: 00918063
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-05-19
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Richmond | 94804 | 5526 Carl Ave

5526 Carl Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

MLS: CC41135266 | Status: Active | Price: $549,950
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 984 5,000 1942

Remarks

Rare opportunity in the sought-after Annex neighborhood! This charming fixer-upper sits on a spacious corner lot with a detached garage, offering exceptional 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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CC41135266
MLS Source Contra Costa Association of Realtors
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Tub
Kitchen Countertop - Laminate
Appliances Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas
Fireplace Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Linoleum
Laundry Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
Cooling None
Heating Floor Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Cottage/Bungalow

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage, Garage: 0 Car(s)

Contact Information

Gary Torretta
Security Pacific Real Estate
License #: 00918063
Phone: (510) 508-5634

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kennedy High School public 9-12 0.87 mi 2
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 0.93 mi 5
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 0.94 mi 6
Cameron School public UG 0.96 mi N/A
King Elementary School public K-6 1.28 mi 2
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 1.46 mi 7
Harding Elementary School public K-6 1.54 mi 6
Stege Elementary School public K-6 1.55 mi 2
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.56 mi 10
Lovonya Dejean Middle School public 7-8 1.67 mi 1
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.73 mi 10
Mira Vista Elementary School public K-8 1.88 mi 7
Albany High School public 9-12 1.89 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.89 mi N/A
Wilson Elementary School public K-6 1.90 mi 3
Coronado Elementary School public K-6 1.92 mi 3
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 2.07 mi 9
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 9
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 2.21 mi 10
Nystrom Elementary School public K-6 2.38 mi 6

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
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2415 Maine Ave $499,500 4 2 1,356 Active
3421 Garvin Ave $649,000 2 2 1,148 Active
1673 Butte St $599,000 2 1 1,049 Active
1324 Everett St $599,000 3 1 786 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 19, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Gary Torretta, (510) 508-5634.