866 Kensington Rd is a 2,587 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's El Cerrito data, we estimate the home's value is $1,719,462.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$665Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,719,462
$8,000 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 2.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,941 (+2.8%)
$34,269 + $152,286
$186,555
2024
$3,835 (+2.3%)
$33,598 + $149,300
$182,898
2023
$3,750 (+3.0%)
$32,940 + $146,373
$179,313
2022
$3,642 (+1.6%)
$32,295 + $143,503
$175,798
2021
$3,583 (+4.3%)
$31,662 + $140,690
$172,352
2020
$3,435 (+2.5%)
$31,042 + $137,932
$168,974
2019
$3,350 (+3.9%)
$30,724 + $136,518
$167,242
2018
$3,224 (+1.6%)
$30,122 + $133,842
$163,964
2017
$3,172 (+1.1%)
$28,953 + $128,646
$157,599
2016
$3,138 (+0.2%)
$28,953 + $128,646
$157,599
2015
$3,131 (+8.7%)
$28,386 + $126,124
$154,510
2014
$2,881 (+1.7%)
$27,413 + $121,797
$149,210
2013
$2,832 (+5.6%)
$27,413 + $121,797
$149,210
2012
$2,681 (+3.0%)
$27,290 + $121,247
$148,537
2011
$2,603 (+4.1%)
$26,755 + $118,870
$145,625
2010
$2,499 (+0.9%)
$26,231 + $116,540
$142,771
2009
$2,476 (+7.3%)
$26,035 + $115,670
$141,705
2008
$2,307
$26,097 + $115,945
$142,042
Tax history for 866 Kensington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,941 (+2.8%)
$34,269 + $152,286
$186,555
2024
$3,835 (+2.3%)
$33,598 + $149,300
$182,898
2023
$3,750 (+3.0%)
$32,940 + $146,373
$179,313
2022
$3,642 (+1.6%)
$32,295 + $143,503
$175,798
2021
$3,583 (+4.3%)
$31,662 + $140,690
$172,352
2020
$3,435 (+2.5%)
$31,042 + $137,932
$168,974
2019
$3,350 (+3.9%)
$30,724 + $136,518
$167,242
2018
$3,224 (+1.6%)
$30,122 + $133,842
$163,964
2017
$3,172 (+1.1%)
$28,953 + $128,646
$157,599
2016
$3,138 (+0.2%)
$28,953 + $128,646
$157,599
2015
$3,131 (+8.7%)
$28,386 + $126,124
$154,510
2014
$2,881 (+1.7%)
$27,413 + $121,797
$149,210
2013
$2,832 (+5.6%)
$27,413 + $121,797
$149,210
2012
$2,681 (+3.0%)
$27,290 + $121,247
$148,537
2011
$2,603 (+4.1%)
$26,755 + $118,870
$145,625
2010
$2,499 (+0.9%)
$26,231 + $116,540
$142,771
2009
$2,476 (+7.3%)
$26,035 + $115,670
$141,705
2008
$2,307
$26,097 + $115,945
$142,042
*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
Mar 20, 2016 • Final
Residential
Reroof the building using densdeck, tapered insulation, and a polyvinyl chloride membrane.
Electrical
Roofing
Solar
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: 7
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,587
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,587
Building Sq. Ft: 2,587
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 2389 LOT 48 LESS 1/2 MR
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 488
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,600
Legal Lot Number: 48
Acres: 0.3122
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,587
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5731010053
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, 10 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.63M – $1.98M
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