2500 Lowell Avenue, Richmond, CA, 94804

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Address

2500 Lowell Avenue, Richmond, CA

Listing Type

Pending

Price

$ 599,000

Property Attributes

ID#41146955
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Pending
CountyContra Costa
CityRichmond
NeighborhoodNorth And East
Zip94804
StyleFrench Country
Year Built1925
Price$ 599,000
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage2159
Lot Size0.23 Acres

Data Source:

Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS

Property Description

Built in 1926 and known locally as "The Normandy House" for its steep, European storybook rooflines, 2500 Lowell Avenue has been held by the same family for 100 years, including as the home of noted Richmond civic and environmental leaders Barbara and Jay Vincent, whose legacy is honored at nearby Barbara and Jay Vincent Park. This eight-room, two-story home offers a rare combination of original 1920s character and genuine flexibility for what comes next. Inside, the bones of a classic Normandy-style home remain throughout: a formal living room with original detailing ready to shine again, a sun-filled family room addition from the 1950s anchored by a wall of windows, a kitchen with a skylight and space to reimagine as a true showpiece, a dining room with built-in corner cabinetry for a future butler's pantry or bar, and upstairs bedrooms with dormer windows framing views toward Mount Tam. A workshop shed, garage, and finished attic space round out the property, along with owned solar, a newer roof, and a private back patio and garden beds shielded from seasonal winds. This home is ready for a buyer with vision to bring it back to its former glory, whether through a sensitive historic restoration or a full modern renovation that preserves the character. And the opportunity extends well beyond the house itself. The property is zoned for medium-density multi-family use, opening a wide range of paths forward for the next owner or developer: add an ADU to the existing home for extra living space or rental income; split the lot and pair a renovated main house with a new single-family home, or a single-family home plus ADU; split the lot and pair a renovated main house with a new multi-family building; or clear the lot entirely and develop multiple separate multi-family projects. Whether the vision is a lovingly restored century home, an income-generating addition, or a ground-up redevelopment, 2500 Lowell offers a rare foothold in one of Richmond's most desirable communities with real, flexible upside on the land and a chance to honor a century of history while shaping what comes next.

Price History
9/2/2026	Listed $599,000

General Features

Living Area	2159
Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Forced Air
Cooling	None
Roof	Composition Shingles
Appliances	Electric Range,Refrigerator
Garage Spaces	1
Architectural Style	French Country
Pool Features	None
Construction Materials	Wood Siding
Year Built	1925
Electric	Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Stories Count	2
Levels	Two Story
Property Subtype	Detached
County	Contra Costa
New Construction	false
Property Type	Residential
HOA	false
Subdivision Name	North And East
Garage Y/N	true
Green Energy Generation	Solar
Total Rooms	9
Full Baths	2
Status	Pending
Directions	San Pablo to Lowell Avenue
City	Richmond
MLS Area	Listing
Lot Size Square Feet	10000
Property Condition	Existing
Virtual Tour	https://view.spiro.media/2500_lowell_ave?branding=false
Standard Status	Pending

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Family Room,Formal Dining Room
Flooring	Hardwood,Carpet
Total Fireplaces	1
Fireplace Features	Living Room
Air Conditioning Y/N	false
Heating Y/N	true
Fireplace Y/N	true
Laundry Features	Hookups Only
Total Bedrooms	4
Kitchen Features	Electric Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Total Baths	2
Power Production Type	Photovoltaics

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden/Play,Side Yard
Parking Features	Attached
Lot Features	Level,Premium Lot,Front Yard
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	10018.8
Building Area Total	2159
Lot Size Acres	0.23