$1,600,000
SOLD APR 23, 2025

639 Norvell St El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,396 Sq Ft
4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,146 Per Sq Ft

52% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 5-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Step into modern elegance at 639 Norvell Street, a fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the heart of El Cerrito. Designed for both comfort and luxury, it features two stunning primary suites with spa-inspired bathrooms that offer privacy and tranquility. The open, light-filled layout flows seamlessly from the spacious living room to a stylish dining area, ideal for entertaining or everyday living. Large windows and a skylight flood the home with natural light, creating a warm and uplifting atmosphere throughout. The chef’s kitchen impresses with sleek finishes and thoughtful upgrades, while the beautifully designed bathrooms feature elegant tile work and premium fixtures. Every detail reflects quality craftsmanship, delivering both sophistication and functionality. Whether you're hosting, relaxing, or working from home, this beautifully reimagined El Cerrito home adapts effortlessly to your lifestyle. Come experience elevated living in one of the Bay Area’s most desirable locations—this is the one you’ve been waiting for.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sunday Nguyen

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #02206061

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Co-Listed By

Paul Wong

Fifty Hills Real Estate License #01977499

Last Buyer's Agent

DOMINIC TANG

Winkler Real Estate Group License #01143283

Winkler Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,551

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Redwood Siding
  • Composition Shingle
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • El Cerrito Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5033740142

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,551

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SHHF36
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Decorative, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Composition Shingles, Stucco, Wood Siding, Redwood Siding, Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Central
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 5033740142
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $1,600,000 +52.4% $1,146 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $1,050,000 +20.7% $752 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $870,000 -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 Sold $870,000 +24.5% $623 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2024 09/28/24 For Sale $699,000 -- $501 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,551 $351,259 $211,237 $140,022
2023 $5,551 $344,373 $207,096 $137,277
2022 $5,359 $337,622 $203,036 $134,586
2021 $5,315 $331,003 $199,055 $131,948
2019 $4,976 $321,187 $193,151 $128,036
2018 $4,801 $314,890 $189,364 $125,526
2017 $4,729 $308,716 $185,651 $123,065
2016 $4,706 $302,663 $182,011 $120,652
2015 $4,720 $298,118 $179,278 $118,840
2014 $4,677 $292,280 $175,767 $116,513
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $826,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $870,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $220,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41092083

bridgeMLS

APN: 503-374-014-2