161 York Ave is a 2,569 square foot house on a 5,355 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 24, 1984 for $148,500. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,626,971.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
5,355 sq ftLot Size
$633Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,626,971
$1.5M since sold in April 1984$19K since August
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This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/rp/repair
Remodel
May 26, 2004 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Perform electrical work to rewire the carport area.
Electrical
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Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HLNDS TERRACE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,569
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,327
Building Sq. Ft: 2,569
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS TERR 13 6
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 380
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,355
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: 6
Acres: 0.1229
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,569
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,355 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5721400124
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.59M – $1.93M
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