Mid-century and cabin-like, very sweet home with delightful California-style garden. Circa 1952, 2+ bedrooms, oak flooring, beamed wood paneled ceiling, and just a touch of knotty pine. French doors lead to outdoor eating and sitting areas with Bay views. Kitchen with separate nook, skylight, and entrance to yard. Inviting front porch and terraced country garden are perfect for watching sunsets. Corner windows in bedrooms provide good natural light. Classic vintage green bathroom. Plus room has options for guest, office or flexible use. Impeccably maintained. Walking distance to the highly rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary School, Tilden Park, to Kensington shops, and AC Transit.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,018Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tracy Mcbride•DRE #01863856• Compass
Bought with Marianne Scott•DRE #01924674• THORNWALL PROPERTIES INC.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40777692
May 23, 2017
Sold
$925,000
$757/sq ft
May 23, 2017
Sold
$925,000
$757/sq ft
Apr 27, 2017
Pending
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Apr 19, 2017
Listed
$749,000
$613/sq ft
Apr 19, 2017
Listed
$749,000
$613/sq ft
Mid-century and cabin-like, very sweet home with delightful California-style garden. Circa 1952, 2+ bedrooms, oak flooring, beamed wood paneled ceiling, and just a touch of knotty pine. French doors lead to outdoor eating and sitting areas with Bay views. Kitchen with separate nook, skylight, and entrance to yard. Inviting front porch and terraced country garden are perfect for watching sunsets. Corner windows in bedrooms provide good natural light. Classic vintage green bathroom. Plus room has options for guest, office or flexible use. Impeccably maintained. Walking distance to the highly rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary School, Tilden Park, to Kensington shops, and AC Transit.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40196104
Sep 26, 2006
Sold
$696,000
$570/sq ft
Aug 22, 2006
Listing Removed
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Aug 8, 2006
Listed
$699,000
$572/sq ft
+4
Charming cottage with separate office on lower level. Partial views of the Bay and Mt. Tam. Dining room opens to private patio perfect for summer BBQs and entertaining. Sweet breakfast nook with views of lush garden. Hardwood floors throughout, move-in condition.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40191344
Aug 5, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jul 26, 2006
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40181835
Jul 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2006
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40002824
Apr 30, 2004
Sold
$662,000
$542/sq ft
Mar 30, 2004
Listing Removed
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Mar 14, 2004
Listed
$529,000
$433/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 1987
Sold
$198,000
$162/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,411 (+2.3%)
$969,408 + $125,597
$1,095,005
2024
$15,063 (+1.9%)
$950,400 + $123,135
$1,073,535
2023
$14,785 (+1.4%)
$931,765 + $120,721
$1,052,486
2022
$14,580 (+0.3%)
$913,496 + $118,354
$1,031,850
2021
$14,529 (+4.5%)
$895,585 + $116,034
$1,011,619
2020
$13,905 (+1.9%)
$878,025 + $113,759
$991,784
2019
$13,653 (+3.5%)
$869,022 + $112,593
$981,615
2018
$13,187 (+15.3%)
$851,983 + $110,386
$962,369
2017
$11,439 (+0.4%)
$685,716 + $117,744
$803,460
2016
$11,398 (+15.2%)
$685,716 + $117,744
$803,460
2015
$9,890 (+0.9%)
$672,271 + $115,436
$787,707
2014
$9,805 (+6.5%)
$550,477 + $94,523
$645,000
2013
$9,207 (+5.7%)
$550,477 + $94,523
$645,000
2012
$8,707 (−0.8%)
$516,764 + $88,736
$605,500
2011
$8,775 (−3.6%)
$516,764 + $88,736
$605,500
2010
$9,098 (+17.1%)
$516,764 + $88,736
$605,500
2009
$7,767 (−11.0%)
$560,716 + $96,284
$657,000
2008
$8,728
$487,746 + $83,754
$571,500
Tax history for 209 Trinity Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,411 (+2.3%)
$969,408 + $125,597
$1,095,005
2024
$15,063 (+1.9%)
$950,400 + $123,135
$1,073,535
2023
$14,785 (+1.4%)
$931,765 + $120,721
$1,052,486
2022
$14,580 (+0.3%)
$913,496 + $118,354
$1,031,850
2021
$14,529 (+4.5%)
$895,585 + $116,034
$1,011,619
2020
$13,905 (+1.9%)
$878,025 + $113,759
$991,784
2019
$13,653 (+3.5%)
$869,022 + $112,593
$981,615
2018
$13,187 (+15.3%)
$851,983 + $110,386
$962,369
2017
$11,439 (+0.4%)
$685,716 + $117,744
$803,460
2016
$11,398 (+15.2%)
$685,716 + $117,744
$803,460
2015
$9,890 (+0.9%)
$672,271 + $115,436
$787,707
2014
$9,805 (+6.5%)
$550,477 + $94,523
$645,000
2013
$9,207 (+5.7%)
$550,477 + $94,523
$645,000
2012
$8,707 (−0.8%)
$516,764 + $88,736
$605,500
2011
$8,775 (−3.6%)
$516,764 + $88,736
$605,500
2010
$9,098 (+17.1%)
$516,764 + $88,736
$605,500
2009
$7,767 (−11.0%)
$560,716 + $96,284
$657,000
2008
$8,728
$487,746 + $83,754
$571,500
*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
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,222
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5701510132
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Nov 16, 2022 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace the heat pump with a new unit featuring a 14 SEER rating.
HVAC
Aug 26, 2022 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2017. This data may not match public records. Learn more.