Property Overview
Charming Mid-Century Home in Richmond's Sought-After May Valley Neighborhood
Located just blocks from schools, the El Sobrante Farmers Market and an easy drive to both Orinda and Pinole shopping, this sweet, turnkey home is move-in ready! Situated on a tranquil, picturesque street in Richmond's sought-after May Valley neighborhood, this single-level home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open kitchen/dining room, traditional living room, and an attached garage, all on an oversized level lot with citrus trees and mature landscaping.
Built in 1962, the home offers an iconic Mid-Century Modern ranch-style floor plan with generously sized rooms filled with bright, natural light. The living room features a gas fireplace, an oversized picture window overlooking the sunny backyard, and an engineered wood floor that continues throughout the home. The dining room, situated next to the living room, has a sliding door that opens to the backyard, a stylish light fixture, and is open to a kitchen updated with granite counters, dual sinks and stainless steel appliances.
The home's bedrooms are located to the left of the front entryway along a dedicated hallway, designed for optimal privacy away from the home's public spaces. The well-sized primary bedroom includes an updated ensuite bathroom and views of the gorgeous magnolia tree, roses and camellia bushes in the front yard. Two additional bedrooms with backyard views are also generously sized, and conveniently located next to the updated hallway bathroom with a tub/shower combination.
Like many properties in May Valley, the home sits on an expansive level lot, ideal for gardening, playing, pets, entertaining or simply relaxing. The house is set far back from the street behind attractive deer fencing, creating a large front yard for many flexible uses and/or creating a personalized landscape design. The backyard has a very private feel, and includes several paved patios, citrus trees, a lawn and raised garden beds.
Richmond/El Sobrante are hidden East Bay gems, with easy access to East Bay Regional Parks, I-80, Orinda and El Cerrito BART stations, and the Richmond SF Ferry. With large yards and a distinctly suburban feel, May Valley has many of the advantages of a suburban residential neighborhood, but is still within easy commuting distance of Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco.This sweet home is ideal for first-time home buyers, a homeowner wishing to downsize, or those seeking to enter the highly competitive Bay Area real estate market. Discover Richmond's May Valley before the secret gets out!
Property Details
- Total Bedrooms3
- Total Bathrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Laundry roomIn Garage
- FlooringHardwood & Tile
- FireplaceYes
- AppliancesStainless Steel/Black
- Other Interior Features220 Volt Outlet, Stone Countertop, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave
- Stories1
- Garage SpaceYes
- Water SourcePublic
- UtilitiesPublic
- PoolNo
- RoofComposition Shingles
- Lot FeaturesFlat
- ParkingYes
- Heat TypeForced Air
- Air ConditioningNone
- SewerPublic
- Living Area1,192 sqft
- Lot Size6,300 sqft
- MLS® ID???
- TypeSingle Family Home
- Year Built1962
- NeighborhoodMay Valley
- Architecture StylesMid-Century Modern Ranch
- Listed Price$749,000
- Sold PriceTBD
Welcome to Richmond
A waterside haven with historical charm in the San Francisco Bay Area
Richmond is an expensive neighborhood in the East Bay. This temperate pocket of the metropolitan area is surrounded by a lush array of state parks, beaches, and access to stunning shorelines. In the heart of the Bay Area, Richmond provides the opportunity to live in a gorgeous natural landscape on the water’s edge while still having access to the benefits of a big city.
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