Adorable 2-Bedroom Bungalow + Studio Cottage near Kensington circle! Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow nestled in one of the area’s sought-after neighborhoods. This home features wood flooring, dual paned windows, a charming updated kitchen with concrete countertops, excellent closet space, attached garage and more! Step outside through french doors and fall in love with the backyard oasis — great for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. And that’s not all… Tucked away in the backyard is a separate studio cottage, complete with its own full bathroom. Ideal for guests, a home office, creative studio, lots of possibilities. All level (after entry) with 2 beds & 1 full bath in main house Attached garage with inside entry to the kitchen. A permitted detached studio cottage with private bath Spacious, well landscaped backyard Quiet, friendly neighborhood with excellent walkability Close to shops, dining, parks, Kensington Circle with its fabulous Sunday farmers market. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a versatile property in a fantastic location. Whether you're looking for a cozy home with extra space or an investment with multiple possibilities, this one has it all.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
4,950 sq ftLot Size
$1,352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Van Couvering•DRE #01417020• Berkeley Hills Realty
Bought with Gretchen Roethle•DRE #01945375• Salt & Pine Real Estate
Nice location on what seems to be a quiet street. Large patio as well as separate studio in the backyard. Has the feeling of being well maintained though may use some updating throughout.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41110899
Oct 7, 2025
Sold
$1,305,000
$1,279/sq ft
Sep 24, 2025
Pending
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Sep 9, 2025
Listed
$995,000
$975/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40595970
Jan 18, 2013
Sold
$582,000
$571/sq ft
Dec 15, 2012
Pending
—
Dec 7, 2012
Relisted
—
Nov 28, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2012
Listed
$519,000
$509/sq ft
Sweet 2-br with versatile det. bonus room. Updated eat-in kitchen with range, ref., dishwasher included. Liv. room w/ built-in bookcases, fpl, bow window, recessed lighting. Sealed and insulated for energy efficiency. Deep lot with garden, 2-tier patio. Great location near Kensington Cir.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28116072
Jun 16, 1998
Sold
$330,000
$324/sq ft
May 15, 1998
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 1998
Listed
$279,000
$274/sq ft
CHARMING & IMMAC. 2/1 ON LGE(4,950 SQ.FT.) LOT ON A QUIET STREET! LR FEATURES EXQUISIT FIREPLACE MANTEL & BUILT-INS! HDWD FLRS,
Public Records
Nov 1, 1990
Sold
$210,000
$206/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,293 (+2.3%)
$1,100,000 + $205,000
$1,305,000
2024
$11,044 (+1.8%)
$554,138 + $168,550
$722,688
2023
$10,849 (+1.6%)
$543,273 + $165,246
$708,519
2022
$10,677 (+3.3%)
$532,621 + $162,006
$694,627
2021
$10,339 (+3.8%)
$522,178 + $158,830
$681,008
2020
$9,965 (+2.1%)
$511,940 + $155,716
$667,656
2019
$9,763 (+2.9%)
$506,691 + $154,120
$660,811
2018
$9,484 (+1.6%)
$496,756 + $151,099
$647,855
2017
$9,339 (+0.4%)
$477,467 + $145,233
$622,700
2016
$9,302 (−0.3%)
$477,467 + $145,233
$622,700
2015
$9,331 (+1.5%)
$468,105 + $142,386
$610,491
2014
$9,190 (+6.9%)
$554,506 + $30,136
$584,642
2013
$8,595 (+31.5%)
$554,506 + $30,136
$584,642
2012
$6,536 (−0.4%)
$425,000 + $120,000
$545,000
2011
$6,561 (+4.0%)
$235,177 + $187,756
$422,933
2010
$6,307 (+4.6%)
$230,566 + $184,075
$414,641
2009
$6,030 (+5.6%)
$228,843 + $182,700
$411,543
2008
$5,712
$229,387 + $183,135
$412,522
Tax history for 1510 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,293 (+2.3%)
$1,100,000 + $205,000
$1,305,000
2024
$11,044 (+1.8%)
$554,138 + $168,550
$722,688
2023
$10,849 (+1.6%)
$543,273 + $165,246
$708,519
2022
$10,677 (+3.3%)
$532,621 + $162,006
$694,627
2021
$10,339 (+3.8%)
$522,178 + $158,830
$681,008
2020
$9,965 (+2.1%)
$511,940 + $155,716
$667,656
2019
$9,763 (+2.9%)
$506,691 + $154,120
$660,811
2018
$9,484 (+1.6%)
$496,756 + $151,099
$647,855
2017
$9,339 (+0.4%)
$477,467 + $145,233
$622,700
2016
$9,302 (−0.3%)
$477,467 + $145,233
$622,700
2015
$9,331 (+1.5%)
$468,105 + $142,386
$610,491
2014
$9,190 (+6.9%)
$554,506 + $30,136
$584,642
2013
$8,595 (+31.5%)
$554,506 + $30,136
$584,642
2012
$6,536 (−0.4%)
$425,000 + $120,000
$545,000
2011
$6,561 (+4.0%)
$235,177 + $187,756
$422,933
2010
$6,307 (+4.6%)
$230,566 + $184,075
$414,641
2009
$6,030 (+5.6%)
$228,843 + $182,700
$411,543
2008
$5,712
$229,387 + $183,135
$412,522
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,950 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,020
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5713400363
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
May 22, 2014 • Final
Building/residential/cr/recreation building
Convert an existing storage building into an unconditioned recreation building. Add a bathroom and bar counter, and perform window and door alterations.
Remodel
Mar 15, 2013 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Replace the electrical service.
Electrical
Electric meter
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
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet, Fiberglass, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Dual Flush Toilet, Window
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.