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Off market

$1,413,006

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2 ba

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1,547

sq ft

853 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530

About this home

853 Kensington Rd is a 1,547 square foot house on a 0.57 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's El Cerrito data, we estimate the home's value is $1,413,006.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

0.57 acresLot Size

$913Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,413,006

$32K since September

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This home's estimate is 8.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$899,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,578 sq ft
44 Anson Way, 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 MAY 29, 2026
$1,928,888
C
3 beds2 baths1,932 sq ft
4 Estates Dr, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$1,320,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,855 sq ft
820 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,750,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,737 sq ft
21 Norwood Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,350,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,603 sq ft
619 Ashbury Ave, 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 853 Kensington Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,935 (+2.9%)

$34,269 + $69,068

$103,337

2024

$2,853 (+2.3%)

$33,598 + $67,714

$101,312

2023

$2,787 (+3.6%)

$32,940 + $66,387

$99,327

2022

$2,691 (+2.2%)

$32,295 + $65,086

$97,381

2021

$2,633 (+4.3%)

$31,662 + $63,810

$95,472

2020

$2,525 (+2.8%)

$31,042 + $62,559

$93,601

2019

$2,456 (+13.6%)

$30,724 + $61,918

$92,642

2018

$2,161 (+1.7%)

$30,122 + $60,704

$90,826

2017

$2,124 (+1.5%)

$28,953 + $58,348

$87,301

2016

$2,092 (+0.6%)

$28,953 + $58,348

$87,301

2015

$2,080 (+13.0%)

$28,386 + $57,204

$85,590

2014

$1,841 (+2.3%)

$27,413 + $55,242

$82,655

2013

$1,800 (+4.9%)

$27,413 + $55,242

$82,655

2012

$1,715 (+4.7%)

$27,290 + $54,993

$82,283

2011

$1,638 (+4.4%)

$26,755 + $53,915

$80,670

2010

$1,569 (+1.6%)

$26,231 + $52,858

$79,089

2009

$1,544 (+8.0%)

$26,035 + $52,463

$78,498

2008

$1,430

$26,097 + $52,588

$78,685

Tax history for 853 Kensington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,935 (+2.9%)

$34,269 + $69,068

$103,337

2024

$2,853 (+2.3%)

$33,598 + $67,714

$101,312

2023

$2,787 (+3.6%)

$32,940 + $66,387

$99,327

2022

$2,691 (+2.2%)

$32,295 + $65,086

$97,381

2021

$2,633 (+4.3%)

$31,662 + $63,810

$95,472

2020

$2,525 (+2.8%)

$31,042 + $62,559

$93,601

2019

$2,456 (+13.6%)

$30,724 + $61,918

$92,642

2018

$2,161 (+1.7%)

$30,122 + $60,704

$90,826

2017

$2,124 (+1.5%)

$28,953 + $58,348

$87,301

2016

$2,092 (+0.6%)

$28,953 + $58,348

$87,301

2015

$2,080 (+13.0%)

$28,386 + $57,204

$85,590

2014

$1,841 (+2.3%)

$27,413 + $55,242

$82,655

2013

$1,800 (+4.9%)

$27,413 + $55,242

$82,655

2012

$1,715 (+4.7%)

$27,290 + $54,993

$82,283

2011

$1,638 (+4.4%)

$26,755 + $53,915

$80,670

2010

$1,569 (+1.6%)

$26,231 + $52,858

$79,089

2009

$1,544 (+8.0%)

$26,035 + $52,463

$78,498

2008

$1,430

$26,097 + $52,588

$78,685

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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

Dec 3, 2017 • Final

Right of way

Remove and replace the sewer lateral.

Plumbing

Jul 3, 2017 • Final

Residential

Remodel the kitchen and bathrooms and complete the first floor of the building.

Addition

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

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

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,547
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,547
Building Sq. Ft: 1,547
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 2389 LOT 6 LESS 1/2 MR

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 570

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,990
Legal Lot Number: 6
Acres: 0.5737
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,547
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5731020029

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

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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

$1.34M – $1.63M

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Home values near 853 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
832 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1642 Sq. Ft.	$1,531,292

Address	Redfin Estimate
805 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1918 Sq. Ft.	$1,635,083
866 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2587 Sq. Ft.	$1,719,462

Address	Redfin Estimate
83 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$1,782,713
808 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1553 Sq. Ft.	$1,225,264

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