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Off market dec 2023 for $1.2M

$1,080,686

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,259/mo

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117 Lawson Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

About this home

Perched on a hillside with spectacular views of the bay, the bridge, San Francisco, and breathtaking sunsets from almost every room in the house, 117 Lawson Road offers a cozy nest and unending vistas. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath is all you need with its great use of space, and its indoor/outdoor living. Personality shines through with the many features: claw foot tub; ceramic tiles; recessed lighting. The dual pane windows and Anderson sliders bathe the rooms in beautiful natural light. This home is nestled into carefully curated gardens filled with natives and drought tolerant plantings, with a front deck right off the living room, a rear deck & patio just steps from the kitchen, convenient for dining el fresco, & an observation deck on top of the world. Perfect for entertaining. Pick your spot and enjoy the splendor. Updates include Combo Mini-split Heat Pump, toasty in the winter and cool in summer. New roof, compliant sewer lateral, new walkways, steps, retaining walls and decks.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

5,500 sq ftLot Size

$1,453Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Frances Donohue •DRE #01813692 • Corcoran Icon Properties

Bought with Viktoria Devinova Hill •DRE #01889081 • RANGE HOMES

Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40961657

Redfin Estimate

$1,080,686

$144K since sold in December 2023$32K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$805,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,292 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$868,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,208 sq ft
7418 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$660,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,518 sq ft
7839 Eureka Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,650,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft
282 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD FEB 18, 2026
$1,125,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,767 sq ft
8530 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
629 Everett St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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$3,096/mo

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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

129.3%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$0 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 117 Lawson Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 21, 2023

Sold

$1,225,000

$1,647/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40961657

Sep 29, 2021

Sold

$1,225,000

$1,647/sq ft

Aug 18, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 5, 2021

Listed

$859,000

$1,155/sq ft

+25

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40524874

Jun 30, 2011

Sold

$506,000

$680/sq ft

May 30, 2011

Pending

—

May 18, 2011

Listed

$499,000

$671/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 2, 2005

Sold

$606,000

$815/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40097003

Sep 2, 2005

Sold

$644,900

$867/sq ft

Aug 6, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 26, 2005

Listed

$560,000

$753/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 28, 1996

Sold

$26,000

$35/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1985

Sold

$145,000

$195/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 11, 1981

Sold

$125,000

$168/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,825 (+2.3%)

$1,040,400 + $234,090

$1,274,490

2024

$17,417 (+8.0%)

$1,020,000 + $229,500

$1,249,500

2023

$16,131 (−7.7%)

$1,000,000 + $225,000

$1,225,000

2022

$17,473 (+86.1%)

$919,000 + $207,000

$1,126,000

2021

$9,387 (+4.4%)

$1,000,000 + $225,000

$1,225,000

2020

$8,989 (+1.5%)

$557,359 + $41,539

$598,898

2019

$8,853 (+2.8%)

$551,644 + $41,114

$592,758

2018

$8,611 (+1.6%)

$540,828 + $40,308

$581,136

2017

$8,476 (+0.5%)

$519,828 + $38,744

$558,572

2016

$8,436 (−0.2%)

$519,828 + $38,744

$558,572

2015

$8,456 (+1.4%)

$509,636 + $37,985

$547,621

2014

$8,339 (+1.2%)

$492,148 + $36,683

$528,831

2013

$8,239 (+7.4%)

$492,148 + $36,683

$528,831

2012

$7,672 (−10.8%)

$489,924 + $36,518

$526,442

2011

$8,598 (+3.6%)

$480,318 + $35,802

$516,120

2010

$8,297 (+22.3%)

$368,016 + $201,484

$569,500

2009

$6,784 (−15.5%)

$368,016 + $201,484

$569,500

2008

$8,032

$303,072 + $165,928

$469,000

Tax history for 117 Lawson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,825 (+2.3%)

$1,040,400 + $234,090

$1,274,490

2024

$17,417 (+8.0%)

$1,020,000 + $229,500

$1,249,500

2023

$16,131 (−7.7%)

$1,000,000 + $225,000

$1,225,000

2022

$17,473 (+86.1%)

$919,000 + $207,000

$1,126,000

2021

$9,387 (+4.4%)

$1,000,000 + $225,000

$1,225,000

2020

$8,989 (+1.5%)

$557,359 + $41,539

$598,898

2019

$8,853 (+2.8%)

$551,644 + $41,114

$592,758

2018

$8,611 (+1.6%)

$540,828 + $40,308

$581,136

2017

$8,476 (+0.5%)

$519,828 + $38,744

$558,572

2016

$8,436 (−0.2%)

$519,828 + $38,744

$558,572

2015

$8,456 (+1.4%)

$509,636 + $37,985

$547,621

2014

$8,339 (+1.2%)

$492,148 + $36,683

$528,831

2013

$8,239 (+7.4%)

$492,148 + $36,683

$528,831

2012

$7,672 (−10.8%)

$489,924 + $36,518

$526,442

2011

$8,598 (+3.6%)

$480,318 + $35,802

$516,120

2010

$8,297 (+22.3%)

$368,016 + $201,484

$569,500

2009

$6,784 (−15.5%)

$368,016 + $201,484

$569,500

2008

$8,032

$303,072 + $165,928

$469,000

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

Permits

Jul 13, 2021 • Final

Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residential

Construct a new retaining wall to support an existing cracked retaining wall. The new wall will include a guardrail. No electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work is included.

Grading

Jan 15, 2021 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

Replace a ductless mini-split system.

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Finish: Completely Finished

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Furnace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 4

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BEVERLY HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 744
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 744
Building Sq. Ft: 744
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEVERLY HILLS 5

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,500
Legal Lot Number: 5
Acres: 0.1263
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 744
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5720290088
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Nov 11, 2025

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

6 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

Kensington, CA • 94707

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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

$1.03M – $1.24M

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Home values near 117 Lawson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
134 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$1,175,827
96 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$2,225,366

Address	Redfin Estimate
138 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1098 Sq. Ft.	$1,373,473
131 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 8 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8605 Sq. Ft.	$3,455,626

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1273 Sq. Ft.	$1,274,817
77 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$1,446,372

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