Sold on Aug 6, 2026 for $550,000

5432 U St, Sacramento, CA 95817

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2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,016 sqft · $541/sqft · 0.10 acres

Residential · Single Family Residence · Built 1942

Description

Welcome to this refreshed Elmhurst cottage ready for its next chapter. Behind its charming curb appeal, you'll discover a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home where timeless character blends effortlessly with thoughtful updates and room to grow. Step inside to find original hardwood floors flowing through the open living and dining areas. The dining room features an original built-in, while the vintage kitchen offers updated appliances and natural light to inspire some culinary creativity. The bonus family room expands the living space with new carpet, built-in shelving, a cozy fireplace, and expansive south-facing windows that fill the room with natural light. The adjacent patio door provides direct access to the private backyard, creating an easy indoor- outdoor lifestyle. Two spacious bedrooms offer ample closet space, and the thoughtfully enlarged bathroom has been tastefully updated while honoring the home's original character and architectural style. Outside, enjoy a peaceful backyard with a mature shade tree and welcoming patio for entertaining. Fresh interior and exterior paint, along with a clear Section 1 pest report, mean you can simply move in and start enjoying your new home. Perfectly positioned on a quiet stretch of U Street, offers the best of Elmhurst livingaway from hospital parking and commercial views, yet just minutes from UC Davis Medical Center, downtown Sacramento, and East Sacramento's popular restaurants, boutique shopping, and grocery options. Nearby you'll also discover the Coloma Community Center, a neighborhood gem featuring a historic brick building that hosts a wide variety of recreation classes, including fitness, music, theater, and art. The surrounding grounds include a children's playground, basketball courts, lawns, and welcoming gathering spaces that give this neighborhood its sense of community. Don't miss this opportunity to own a charming Elmhurst cottage in one of Sacramento's most desirable, tree-lined neighborhoods.

Agent & source

Listed by
Shawna D. Friesen
Brokerage
Windermere Signature Downtown
DRE
#01972229
Bought with
April D. Gilleland
MLS # 226062957 Source MetroList Services

Property details

Rooms & Layout

Levels
1 story
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.0 (1 full)
Kitchen
Tile Counter
Dining
Formal Area
Other Bathrooms
Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Laundry
Dryer Included, Washer Included, In Garage

Property Features

Lot features
  • Curb(s)/Gutter(s)
  • Shape Irregular
  • Landscape Back
  • Landscape Front
  • Low Maintenance
Pets
Yes
Road
Paved

Building & Construction

Architectural Style
Cottage
Construction Materials
Stucco, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Raised

Exterior & Parking

Parking
1-car garage, 1/2 Car Space, Attached, Garage Facing Front
Patio & Porch
Front Porch

Interior & Comfort

Heating
Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
Central
Flooring
Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
Fireplace
1 (Brick, Family Room)
Windows
Window Screens

Appliances & Equipment

Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Dishwasher

Utilities

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
220 Volts in Laundry
  • Public
  • Electric
  • Sewer In & Connected
  • Natural Gas Connected
Irrigation
Meter on Site

Nearby

Active Pending Closed Rental
Elementary
Sacramento Unified District
Middle
Sacramento Unified District
High
Sacramento Unified District

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