229 Trinity Ave is a 2,168 square foot house on a 4,200 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 22, 2009 for $908,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,756,893.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
4,200 sq ftLot Size
$810Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,756,893
$849K since sold in June 2009$230K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40408380
May 26, 2009
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 14, 2005
Sold
$950,000
$438/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40067652
Mar 24, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Nov 1, 1994
Sold
$319,000
$147/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 21, 1981
Sold
$150,500
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,927 (+1.3%)
$788,104 + $404,554
$1,192,658
2025
$16,708 (+104.6%)
$788,104 + $404,554
$1,192,658
2024
$8,166 (−49.1%)
$772,651 + $396,622
$1,169,273
2023
$16,031 (+1.4%)
$757,501 + $388,846
$1,146,347
2022
$15,814 (+0.3%)
$742,649 + $381,222
$1,123,871
2021
$15,764 (+4.5%)
$728,088 + $373,748
$1,101,836
2020
$15,089 (+1.6%)
$713,812 + $366,420
$1,080,232
2019
$14,853 (+3.1%)
$706,493 + $362,663
$1,069,156
2018
$14,411 (+1.6%)
$692,641 + $355,552
$1,048,193
2017
$14,183 (+0.3%)
$665,746 + $341,747
$1,007,493
2016
$14,138 (+11.0%)
$665,746 + $341,747
$1,007,493
2015
$12,735 (+2.6%)
$652,693 + $335,047
$987,740
2014
$12,418 (+10.6%)
$548,459 + $281,541
$830,000
2013
$11,224 (+5.7%)
$548,459 + $281,541
$830,000
2012
$10,617 (−12.2%)
$492,952 + $253,048
$746,000
2011
$12,089 (−2.5%)
$492,952 + $253,048
$746,000
2010
$12,404 (+22.7%)
$559,031 + $286,969
$846,000
2009
$10,106 (−4.6%)
$598,578 + $307,270
$905,848
2008
$10,597
$428,812 + $312,188
$741,000
Tax history for 229 Trinity Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,927 (+1.3%)
$788,104 + $404,554
$1,192,658
2025
$16,708 (+104.6%)
$788,104 + $404,554
$1,192,658
2024
$8,166 (−49.1%)
$772,651 + $396,622
$1,169,273
2023
$16,031 (+1.4%)
$757,501 + $388,846
$1,146,347
2022
$15,814 (+0.3%)
$742,649 + $381,222
$1,123,871
2021
$15,764 (+4.5%)
$728,088 + $373,748
$1,101,836
2020
$15,089 (+1.6%)
$713,812 + $366,420
$1,080,232
2019
$14,853 (+3.1%)
$706,493 + $362,663
$1,069,156
2018
$14,411 (+1.6%)
$692,641 + $355,552
$1,048,193
2017
$14,183 (+0.3%)
$665,746 + $341,747
$1,007,493
2016
$14,138 (+11.0%)
$665,746 + $341,747
$1,007,493
2015
$12,735 (+2.6%)
$652,693 + $335,047
$987,740
2014
$12,418 (+10.6%)
$548,459 + $281,541
$830,000
2013
$11,224 (+5.7%)
$548,459 + $281,541
$830,000
2012
$10,617 (−12.2%)
$492,952 + $253,048
$746,000
2011
$12,089 (−2.5%)
$492,952 + $253,048
$746,000
2010
$12,404 (+22.7%)
$559,031 + $286,969
$846,000
2009
$10,106 (−4.6%)
$598,578 + $307,270
$905,848
2008
$10,597
$428,812 + $312,188
$741,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Apr 29, 2025 • Active
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel the kitchen, dining room, living room, and bathroom. Replace existing windows, doors, and siding, and install a new gas fireplace and hybrid water heater. Perform electrical work including replacing knob and tube wiring and updating light fixtures, and replace the water main pipe with copper.
Remove the existing front brick stairs and deck. Replace them with new wood framing and decking.
Remodel
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Gravity
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,168
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,594
Building Sq. Ft: 2,168
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 49 BLK O
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 312
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,200
Legal Lot Number: 49
Legal Block Number: O
Acres: 0.0964
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: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,168
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701510074
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
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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, 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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Estimated sale price
$1.67M – $2.02M
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