5559 Macdonald Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
4 bd 3 ba 2,145 sqft Built 1929 Lot 6,336 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,075,000
Nov 29, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2021 | Sold | $1,075,000 | MLS #40969045 |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Price changed | $949,000 | MLS #40969045 |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Listed | $999,000 | MLS #40969045 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Listed | $1,195,000 | MLS #40960493 |
| Dec 23, 1998 | Sold | $229,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 26, 1994 | Sold | $252,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 22, 1987 | Sold | $190,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 30, 1982 | Sold | $80,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $397,953 | $742,845 | $1,140,798 | $15,980 |
| 2024 | $397,953 | $742,845 | $1,140,798 | $15,609 |
| 2023 | $382,500 | $714,000 | $1,096,500 | $15,320 |
| 2022 | $375,000 | $700,000 | $1,075,000 | $15,115 |
| 2021 | $180,305 | $151,338 | $331,643 | $5,456 |
| 2020 | $178,457 | $149,787 | $328,244 | $5,223 |
| 2019 | $174,958 | $146,850 | $321,808 | $5,112 |
| 2018 | $171,528 | $143,971 | $315,499 | $4,932 |
| 2017 | $168,165 | $141,149 | $309,314 | $4,857 |
| 2016 | $164,868 | $138,382 | $303,250 | $4,831 |
| 2015 | $162,392 | $136,304 | $298,696 | $4,843 |
| 2014 | $159,211 | $133,634 | $292,845 | $4,750 |
| 2013 | $158,492 | $133,031 | $291,523 | $4,683 |
| 2012 | $155,385 | $130,423 | $285,808 | $4,388 |
| 2011 | $152,339 | $127,866 | $280,205 | $4,309 |
| 2010 | $151,201 | $126,911 | $278,112 | $4,129 |
| 2009 | $151,561 | $127,213 | $278,774 | $4,110 |
| 2008 | $148,590 | $124,719 | $273,309 | $3,823 |
| 2007 | $145,677 | $122,274 | $267,951 | $3,706 |
Property facts
Year built
1929
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
2,145 sqft
Lot size
6,336 sqft
ZIP code
94530
City
El Cerrito
Street
Macdonald Ave
Coordinates
37.93288, -122.31874
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$6,864
Gross rental yield
7.66%
Implied cap rate
4.98%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5559 Macdonald Ave last sell?
5559 Macdonald Ave most recently sold on Nov 29, 2021 for $1,075,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5559 Macdonald Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5559 Macdonald Ave (year 2025) is $1,140,798 with $15,980 in property tax.
How does 5559 Macdonald Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.1% above the last sale price of $1,075,000.
When was 5559 Macdonald Ave built?
5559 Macdonald Ave was built in 1929.
How does 5559 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 5559 Macdonald Ave?
5559 Macdonald Ave is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,145 sqft, 6,336 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5559 Macdonald Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5559 Macdonald Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5559 Macdonald Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5559 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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