English country cottage on coveted cul-de-sac! 2+br;Views:GG Bridge,Bay, SanFrancisco;Open kit/liv/dining;deck&outdr htrs,firepit!Remo;Cook's kit has cab roll-outs,bar sink;heated ba flr tiles;Recessd litEs;built-ins;tons of storage thruout!Garage int access;Big back gdn;WiredCAT6 SOH 6/28 2:00-4:30
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
4,641 sq ftLot Size
$971Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ira Serkes•DRE #00936453• Compass
Listed by Carol Serkes•DRE #01143916• Compass
Bought with James Pell•DRE #01162010• BAY AREA PROPERTIES
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40704139
Jul 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2015
Sold
$950,000
$582/sq ft
Jul 2, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 20, 2015
Listed
$800,000
$490/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81241748
Jan 11, 2013
Sold
$720,500
$441/sq ft
Dec 12, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 27, 2012
Listed
$728,000
$446/sq ft
+12
Beautiful home with amazing views of 3 bridges & S. F. Huge remodeled kitchen w/ breakfast bar, breakfast nook, granite countertops & built in appliances, including washer/dryer. Spacious living room with fireplace (previously featured in Sunset Magazine). Nice deck & yard. Garage.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40596805
Jan 11, 2013
Sold
$720,500
$441/sq ft
Dec 18, 2012
Pending
—
Dec 12, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 26, 2012
Listed
$728,000
$446/sq ft
+14
Beautiful home with amazing views of 3 bridges & S.F. Huge remodeled kitchen w/breakfast bar, breakfast nook, granite countertops & built in appliances, including washer/dryer. Spacious living room with fireplace (previously featured in Sunset Magazine). Nice deck & yard. Garage.
Public Records
Jun 1, 1978
Sold
$129,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,730 (+2.3%)
$833,154 + $435,171
$1,268,325
2024
$17,331 (+1.9%)
$816,818 + $426,639
$1,243,457
2023
$17,013 (+8.7%)
$800,802 + $418,274
$1,219,076
2022
$15,650 (+3.2%)
$785,100 + $410,073
$1,195,173
2021
$15,171 (+4.5%)
$769,706 + $321,033
$1,090,739
2020
$14,520 (+1.6%)
$754,614 + $284,347
$1,038,961
2019
$14,293 (+3.1%)
$746,877 + $281,432
$1,028,309
2018
$13,868 (+1.6%)
$732,233 + $275,914
$1,008,147
2017
$13,648 (+0.3%)
$703,800 + $265,200
$969,000
2016
$13,604 (+23.0%)
$703,800 + $265,200
$969,000
2015
$11,061 (+0.9%)
$690,000 + $260,000
$950,000
2014
$10,963 (+106.1%)
$572,587 + $151,183
$723,770
2013
$5,319 (+9.1%)
$572,587 + $151,183
$723,770
2012
$4,876 (−0.5%)
$99,488 + $202,218
$301,706
2011
$4,902 (+3.9%)
$97,538 + $198,253
$295,791
2010
$4,718 (+6.3%)
$95,626 + $194,366
$289,992
2009
$4,437 (+5.0%)
$94,912 + $192,914
$287,826
2008
$4,225
$95,138 + $193,373
$288,511
Tax history for 120 St. Albans Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,730 (+2.3%)
$833,154 + $435,171
$1,268,325
2024
$17,331 (+1.9%)
$816,818 + $426,639
$1,243,457
2023
$17,013 (+8.7%)
$800,802 + $418,274
$1,219,076
2022
$15,650 (+3.2%)
$785,100 + $410,073
$1,195,173
2021
$15,171 (+4.5%)
$769,706 + $321,033
$1,090,739
2020
$14,520 (+1.6%)
$754,614 + $284,347
$1,038,961
2019
$14,293 (+3.1%)
$746,877 + $281,432
$1,028,309
2018
$13,868 (+1.6%)
$732,233 + $275,914
$1,008,147
2017
$13,648 (+0.3%)
$703,800 + $265,200
$969,000
2016
$13,604 (+23.0%)
$703,800 + $265,200
$969,000
2015
$11,061 (+0.9%)
$690,000 + $260,000
$950,000
2014
$10,963 (+106.1%)
$572,587 + $151,183
$723,770
2013
$5,319 (+9.1%)
$572,587 + $151,183
$723,770
2012
$4,876 (−0.5%)
$99,488 + $202,218
$301,706
2011
$4,902 (+3.9%)
$97,538 + $198,253
$295,791
2010
$4,718 (+6.3%)
$95,626 + $194,366
$289,992
2009
$4,437 (+5.0%)
$94,912 + $192,914
$287,826
2008
$4,225
$95,138 + $193,373
$288,511
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,641 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,879
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5721240066
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Microwave,Range/Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Basement: Partial
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,633
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage, Terraced Down
Property Information
Living Area: 1633
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1938
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4641
Lot Size Area: 0.106543
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.106543
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Location
School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,879
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,641 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5721240066
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 14 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 • 94708
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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
$1.51M – $1.83M
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