Google street view image for 821 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Off market may 2009 for $592K

$1,452,860

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,032/mo

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2,090

sq ft

821 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

7,313 sq ftLot Size

$695Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Merrilyn Rhodes •DRE #00705336 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Wanda Tomi Thomas •DRE #01373550 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40403396

Redfin Estimate

$1,452,860

$861K since sold in May 2009$25K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.76M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,400,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,261 sq ft
24 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$1,575,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,956 sq ft
61 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,940,000
C
3 beds3 baths1,905 sq ft
66 Arlington Ct, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,928,888
D
3 beds2 baths1,932 sq ft
4 Estates Dr, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,655,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,317 sq ft
222 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$2,050,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,648 sq ft
8618 Edgehill Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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Market trends in 94530, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

120.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$44K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 821 Kensington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,026 (+2.4%)

$591,076 + $186,513

$777,589

2024

$10,770 (+1.9%)

$579,487 + $182,856

$762,343

2023

$10,571 (+1.5%)

$568,125 + $179,271

$747,396

2022

$10,412 (+0.4%)

$556,986 + $175,756

$732,742

2021

$10,369 (+4.5%)

$546,065 + $172,310

$718,375

2020

$9,920 (+2.0%)

$535,358 + $168,932

$704,290

2019

$9,729 (+3.6%)

$529,869 + $167,200

$697,069

2018

$9,391 (+1.6%)

$519,480 + $163,922

$683,402

2017

$9,242 (+0.3%)

$499,309 + $157,557

$656,866

2016

$9,210 (−0.4%)

$499,309 + $157,557

$656,866

2015

$9,244 (+1.6%)

$489,519 + $154,468

$643,987

2014

$9,100 (+1.2%)

$472,722 + $149,168

$621,890

2013

$8,993 (+11.3%)

$472,722 + $149,168

$621,890

2012

$8,077 (−0.8%)

$470,586 + $148,494

$619,080

2011

$8,140 (+2.6%)

$443,540 + $139,960

$583,500

2010

$7,932 (+331.1%)

$443,540 + $139,960

$583,500

2009

$1,840 (+12.6%)

$448,933 + $141,663

$590,596

2008

$1,635

$26,097 + $59,715

$85,812

Tax history for 821 Kensington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,026 (+2.4%)

$591,076 + $186,513

$777,589

2024

$10,770 (+1.9%)

$579,487 + $182,856

$762,343

2023

$10,571 (+1.5%)

$568,125 + $179,271

$747,396

2022

$10,412 (+0.4%)

$556,986 + $175,756

$732,742

2021

$10,369 (+4.5%)

$546,065 + $172,310

$718,375

2020

$9,920 (+2.0%)

$535,358 + $168,932

$704,290

2019

$9,729 (+3.6%)

$529,869 + $167,200

$697,069

2018

$9,391 (+1.6%)

$519,480 + $163,922

$683,402

2017

$9,242 (+0.3%)

$499,309 + $157,557

$656,866

2016

$9,210 (−0.4%)

$499,309 + $157,557

$656,866

2015

$9,244 (+1.6%)

$489,519 + $154,468

$643,987

2014

$9,100 (+1.2%)

$472,722 + $149,168

$621,890

2013

$8,993 (+11.3%)

$472,722 + $149,168

$621,890

2012

$8,077 (−0.8%)

$470,586 + $148,494

$619,080

2011

$8,140 (+2.6%)

$443,540 + $139,960

$583,500

2010

$7,932 (+331.1%)

$443,540 + $139,960

$583,500

2009

$1,840 (+12.6%)

$448,933 + $141,663

$590,596

2008

$1,635

$26,097 + $59,715

$85,812

*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

7,313 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1962

Sq. Ft.

2,090

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5731020052

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 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

Jun 3, 2025 • Final

Residential

Install a new energy storage system and a new load center.

Battery

Electrical

Apr 22, 2021 • Final

Residential

Replace the existing furnace with a high-efficiency unit.

HVAC

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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 2, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Rec/Rumpus Room, Tile Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile,Dishwasher,Electric Range/Cooktop,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Oven Built-in,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 9
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Concrete Block, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,090

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Roof: Shake

Property Information
Living Area: 2090
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1962

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7313
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Location

School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,090
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,313 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5731020052

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Sun exposure

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

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Home values near 821 Kensington Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
820 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1855 Sq. Ft.	$1,769,686
105 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2286 Sq. Ft.	$1,795,420

Address	Redfin Estimate
805 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1918 Sq. Ft.	$1,635,083
83 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$1,782,713

Address	Redfin Estimate
101 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2634 Sq. Ft.	$1,907,980
88 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1486 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,395

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