SOLD DEC 5, 2025

Off Market Dec 2025 for $1.3M

$1,731,313

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,676/mo

•

1,855

sq ft

820 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530

About this home

One-level living with magnificent canyon views, this El Cerrito mid-century is beautifully appointed and move-in ready. With substantial improvements including beautiful updates to the kitchen, solar panels + Tesla power wall, and drought-resistant landscaping, this home has been curated for today’s buyer. 820 Kensington features soaring wood-and-beam ceilings with a wrap-around brick fireplace, all original mid-century features. With expansive windows offering views of the verdant oak forests and eye-level with gliding raptors, the outdoors are brought in. Three spacious bedrooms - one of which is an updated en-suite - have garden views, the kitchen is newly updated with new stainless steel appliances and stunning green granite countertops, and an attached two-car garage makes living easy. A peaceful garden path leads to a bonus studio, the perfect work-from-home office…no need for a zoom background with Wildcat Canyon at your back! A quick drive down Moeser or along Arlington leads to local coffee shops, grocery stores, and BART.

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$933Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Alissa Custer •DRE #01703944 • District Homes

Listed by Jessica Waggoner •DRE #02084131 • District Homes

Bought with Kevin Cunningham •DRE #02011287 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41115454

Redfin Estimate

$1,731,313

$411K since sold in December 2025$24K since August

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This home's estimate is 12.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,928,888
A
3 beds2 baths1,932 sq ft
4 Estates Dr, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$2,050,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,648 sq ft
8618 Edgehill Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,750,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,737 sq ft
21 Norwood Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$899,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,578 sq ft
44 Anson Way, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,065,000
E
5 beds2 baths1,831 sq ft
832 Contra Costa Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$1,575,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,956 sq ft
61 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

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Market trends in 94530, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

126.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$96K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 820 Kensington Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41115454

Dec 5, 2025

Sold

$1,320,000

$712/sq ft

Nov 15, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 22, 2025

Listed

$1,149,000

$619/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22016463

Jul 22, 2002

Sold

$640,000

$345/sq ft

Jun 20, 2002

Listing Removed

—

May 31, 2002

Listed

$595,000

$321/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,310 (+2.6%)

$920,000 + $400,000

$1,320,000

2024

$12,979 (+2.1%)

$422,905 + $504,011

$926,916

2023

$12,718 (+1.6%)

$414,613 + $494,129

$908,742

2022

$12,517 (+0.4%)

$406,484 + $484,441

$890,925

2021

$12,467 (+4.6%)

$398,514 + $474,943

$873,457

2020

$11,920 (+2.0%)

$390,700 + $465,631

$856,331

2019

$11,688 (+3.7%)

$386,694 + $460,857

$847,551

2018

$11,270 (+1.7%)

$379,112 + $451,821

$830,933

2017

$11,080 (+0.4%)

$364,392 + $434,277

$798,669

2016

$11,037 (−0.3%)

$364,392 + $434,277

$798,669

2015

$11,072 (+12.4%)

$357,248 + $425,762

$783,010

2014

$9,850 (+7.3%)

$314,813 + $375,187

$690,000

2013

$9,177 (+16.5%)

$314,813 + $375,187

$690,000

2012

$7,877 (−8.8%)

$294,053 + $350,447

$644,500

2011

$8,641 (−8.7%)

$264,397 + $315,103

$579,500

2010

$9,469

$284,929 + $339,571

$624,500

2009

$9,463 (+7.6%)

$327,630 + $390,462

$718,092

2008

$8,797

$328,409 + $391,390

$719,799

Tax history for 820 Kensington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,310 (+2.6%)

$920,000 + $400,000

$1,320,000

2024

$12,979 (+2.1%)

$422,905 + $504,011

$926,916

2023

$12,718 (+1.6%)

$414,613 + $494,129

$908,742

2022

$12,517 (+0.4%)

$406,484 + $484,441

$890,925

2021

$12,467 (+4.6%)

$398,514 + $474,943

$873,457

2020

$11,920 (+2.0%)

$390,700 + $465,631

$856,331

2019

$11,688 (+3.7%)

$386,694 + $460,857

$847,551

2018

$11,270 (+1.7%)

$379,112 + $451,821

$830,933

2017

$11,080 (+0.4%)

$364,392 + $434,277

$798,669

2016

$11,037 (−0.3%)

$364,392 + $434,277

$798,669

2015

$11,072 (+12.4%)

$357,248 + $425,762

$783,010

2014

$9,850 (+7.3%)

$314,813 + $375,187

$690,000

2013

$9,177 (+16.5%)

$314,813 + $375,187

$690,000

2012

$7,877 (−8.8%)

$294,053 + $350,447

$644,500

2011

$8,641 (−8.7%)

$264,397 + $315,103

$579,500

2010

$9,469

$284,929 + $339,571

$624,500

2009

$9,463 (+7.6%)

$327,630 + $390,462

$718,092

2008

$8,797

$328,409 + $391,390

$719,799

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1979

Sq. Ft.

1,855

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5731010087

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

RS-7.5

Single-Family Residential District

To promote and protect single-family neighborhoods at a base density of up to 10 dwelling units per net acre; and to minimize the out-of-scale appearance of large homes and development relative to their lot size and slope, and relative to adjacent homes in the neighborhood. Certain areas of the RS district areas are intended to: protect sensitive hillside areas from extensive development; protect against hazards related to earthquakes, unstable terrain, and wild fires; protect sensitive environmental areas and features; and provide sites for larger, distinctive residences.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior

Feb 13, 2024 • Final

Right of way

Replace a lateral line.

Plumbing

Jan 19, 2023 • Final

Residential

Remove and replace a heat pump, air handler, and tank water heater with a tankless water heater.

Heat pump

HVAC

Plumbing

Water heater

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Double Vanity
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Office, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Electric Range/Cooktop,Disposal,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type: Den, Office
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Two-Way, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick Veneer
Building Area Total: 1,855

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1855
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1964

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 11340
Lot Size Area: 0.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Cooling: Heat Pump

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,855
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5731010087

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 85° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

El Cerrito, CA • 94530

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.65M – $1.99M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
805 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1918 Sq. Ft.	$1,516,082
83 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$1,642,623

Address	Redfin Estimate
101 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2634 Sq. Ft.	$1,769,663
88 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1486 Sq. Ft.	$1,543,997

Address	Redfin Estimate
105 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2286 Sq. Ft.	$1,458,515
4 Kensington Ct, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,746,071

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