Mediterranean

5900 Poinsett Ave

El Cerrito , CA 94530

MLS#: 41048221

$1,125,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 41048221
Listing provided by: Red Oak Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 8 months ago
On site: 1 year, 9 months ago
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POINSETTE PARK - Residential

Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1952

Sq.Footage

2,733

Nestled on an expansive corner lot in the charming Poinsett Park neighborhood, this Mid-Century Spanish Mediterranean is a majestic 5-bedroom, 3-bath custom-built residence treasured by only two owners. The grand formal living room’s warm and inviting ambiance welcomes a brick fireplace and wood-beamed ceilings and connects the secondary living room/den, a w/retro accordion room divider for versatile creation of private spaces as needed. Refined features include refinished hardwood floors, updated light fixtures throughout, and Bay views that infuse the home with abundant light. The thoughtfully designed layout offers level-in access from the 2-car garage ensuring everyday living is effortless. A large eat-in kitchen includes an attached laundry area with a new washer/dryer and additional storage cabinetry. The formal dining room off the kitchen provides an ideal setting for hosting gatherings and creating enduring memories. Upstairs, are 3 generously sized bedrooms w/ a main hall bathroom, along with a premier bedroom with w/a spacious closet and ensuite bath boasting fantastic vintage charm. The grounds are a picturesque haven with mature and newer landscaping, a grassy side yard, fruit trees, and succulents. This residence is a legacy waiting to be embraced!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Parking

    Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Rear

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.1462

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Mediterranean

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,125,000

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 733

  • Price/SqFt

    $411

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Nestled on an expansive corner lot in the charming Poinsett Park neighborhood, this Mid-Century Spanish Mediterranean is a majestic 5-bedroom, 3-bath custom-built residence treasured by only two owners. The grand formal living room’s warm and inviting ambiance welcomes a brick fireplace and wood-beamed ceilings and connects the secondary living room/den, a w/retro accordion room divider for versatile creation of private spaces as needed. Refined features include refinished hardwood floors, updated light fixtures throughout, and Bay views that infuse the home with abundant light. The thoughtfully designed layout offers level-in access from the 2-car garage ensuring everyday living is effortless. A large eat-in kitchen includes an attached laundry area with a new washer/dryer and additional storage cabinetry. The formal dining room off the kitchen provides an ideal setting for hosting gatherings and creating enduring memories. Upstairs, are 3 generously sized bedrooms w/ a main hall bathroom, along with a premier bedroom with w/a spacious closet and ensuite bath boasting fantastic vintage charm. The grounds are a picturesque haven with mature and newer landscaping, a grassy side yard, fruit trees, and succulents. This residence is a legacy waiting to be embraced!

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