5525 Macdonald Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 bd 2 ba 2,161 sqft Built 1953 Lot 5,800 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,150,000
Dec 9, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2022 | Price changed for rent | $3,800 | CRMLS |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Price changed for rent | $3,900 | CRMLS |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Listed for rent | $4,250 | CRMLS |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Sold | $1,150,000 | MLS #40972411 |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Listed | $1,100,000 | MLS #40972411 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $382,034 | $838,354 | $1,220,388 | $17,003 |
| 2024 | $382,034 | $838,354 | $1,220,388 | $16,608 |
| 2023 | $367,200 | $805,800 | $1,173,000 | $16,301 |
| 2022 | $360,000 | $790,000 | $1,150,000 | $16,085 |
| 2021 | $66,037 | $24,928 | $90,965 | $2,373 |
| 2020 | $65,360 | $24,673 | $90,033 | $2,277 |
| 2019 | $64,079 | $24,190 | $88,269 | $2,218 |
| 2018 | $62,823 | $23,716 | $86,539 | $2,138 |
| 2017 | $61,592 | $23,251 | $84,843 | $2,112 |
| 2016 | $60,385 | $22,796 | $83,181 | $2,092 |
| 2015 | $59,478 | $22,454 | $81,932 | $2,090 |
| 2014 | $58,313 | $22,015 | $80,328 | $2,032 |
| 2013 | $58,050 | $21,916 | $79,966 | $1,898 |
| 2012 | $56,912 | $21,487 | $78,399 | $1,816 |
| 2011 | $55,797 | $21,066 | $76,863 | $1,738 |
| 2010 | $55,380 | $20,909 | $76,289 | $1,671 |
| 2009 | $55,512 | $20,959 | $76,471 | $1,646 |
| 2008 | $54,424 | $20,549 | $74,973 | $1,534 |
| 2007 | $53,357 | $20,147 | $73,504 | $1,498 |
Property facts
Year built
1953
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,161 sqft
Lot size
5,800 sqft
ZIP code
94530
City
El Cerrito
Street
Macdonald Ave
Coordinates
37.93257, -122.31887
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$6,915
Gross rental yield
7.22%
Implied cap rate
4.69%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5525 Macdonald Ave last sell?
5525 Macdonald Ave most recently sold on Dec 9, 2021 for $1,150,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5525 Macdonald Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5525 Macdonald Ave (year 2025) is $1,220,388 with $17,003 in property tax.
How does 5525 Macdonald Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.1% above the last sale price of $1,150,000.
When was 5525 Macdonald Ave built?
5525 Macdonald Ave was built in 1953.
How does 5525 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 5525 Macdonald Ave?
5525 Macdonald Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,161 sqft, 5,800 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5525 Macdonald Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5525 Macdonald Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5525 Macdonald Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5525 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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