5401 Macdonald Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 bd 2 ba 1,139 sqft Built 1945 Lot 5,600 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$800,000
Feb 2, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | Sold | $1,150,000 | ContraCosta |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Listed for rent | $4,600 | RentRedi |
| Dec 4, 2022 | Price changed | $1,199,000 | ContraCosta |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Listed | $899,000 | ContraCosta |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Listed | $1,229,000 | MLS #41008882 |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Sold | $800,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 19, 2011 | Sold | $269,900 | MLS #40529877 |
| Jul 8, 2011 | Price changed | $269,900 | MLS #40529877 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Listed | $299,900 | MLS #40529877 |
| Feb 16, 1999 | Sold | $229,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,000 | $918,000 | $1,173,000 | $16,321 |
| 2024 | $255,000 | $918,000 | $1,173,000 | $15,940 |
| 2023 | $177,000 | $663,000 | $840,000 | $11,964 |
| 2022 | $82,730 | $236,718 | $319,448 | $5,187 |
| 2021 | $81,108 | $232,077 | $313,185 | $5,140 |
| 2020 | $80,277 | $229,698 | $309,975 | $4,917 |
| 2019 | $78,703 | $225,195 | $303,898 | $4,810 |
| 2018 | $77,160 | $220,780 | $297,940 | $4,638 |
| 2017 | $75,648 | $216,451 | $292,099 | $4,567 |
| 2016 | $74,165 | $212,207 | $286,372 | $4,542 |
| 2015 | $73,051 | $209,020 | $282,071 | $4,552 |
| 2014 | $71,621 | $204,926 | $276,547 | $4,462 |
| 2013 | $71,298 | $204,000 | $275,298 | $4,397 |
| 2012 | $69,900 | $200,000 | $269,900 | $4,118 |
| 2011 | $121,137 | $159,072 | $280,209 | $4,236 |
| 2010 | $120,232 | $157,884 | $278,116 | $4,057 |
| 2009 | $120,518 | $158,260 | $278,778 | $4,038 |
| 2008 | $118,155 | $155,157 | $273,312 | $3,751 |
| 2007 | $115,839 | $152,115 | $267,954 | $3,634 |
Property facts
Year built
1945
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,139 sqft
Lot size
5,600 sqft
ZIP code
94530
City
El Cerrito
Street
Macdonald Ave
Coordinates
37.93157, -122.31933
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,645
Gross rental yield
5.47%
Implied cap rate
3.55%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5401 Macdonald Ave last sell?
5401 Macdonald Ave most recently sold on Feb 2, 2022 for $800,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5401 Macdonald Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5401 Macdonald Ave (year 2025) is $1,173,000 with $16,321 in property tax.
How does 5401 Macdonald Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 46.6% above the last sale price of $800,000.
When was 5401 Macdonald Ave built?
5401 Macdonald Ave was built in 1945.
How does 5401 Macdonald Ave compare to others on Macdonald Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Macdonald Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Macdonald Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5401 Macdonald Ave?
5401 Macdonald Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,139 sqft, 5,600 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5401 Macdonald Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 5401 Macdonald Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 5401 Macdonald Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5401 Macdonald Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.4%
Implied 1-yr
+1.7%
2026 Q2
$1.2M
2026 Q3
$1.21M
ZIP 94530 — Median Price History + Forecast
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