Spectacular 3 Bridge view from this traditional upper Kensington split level home. West facing formal dining and spacious living room provide fabulous sunsets. Plank, White Oak floors throughout most of this home. Eat in kitchen with new stone counters, classic Wedgewood stove. Large family room on lower level has, Bay view, fridge, sink, and hot plate, bedroom, and access to 2nd bathroom. Nicely landscaped front and backyard, fenced in plot to grow vegetables, 2 car garage with laundry and lots of storage. Near Arlington Ave shops, schools, Kensington Park, tennis courts, Blake Gardens, Library, hiking trails, and bus lines. Easy commute to SF. Here is link to video tour https://youtu.be/-RJpfoW1jWA
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$875Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kim Marienthal•DRE #00863747• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Negar Souza•DRE #01701667• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40923186
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$1,300,000
$717/sq ft
Oct 9, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 30, 2020
Listed
$1,195,000
$659/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40801714
Dec 15, 2017
Sold
$900,000
$496/sq ft
Dec 15, 2017
Sold
$900,000
$496/sq ft
Nov 23, 2017
Pending
—
Nov 17, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 25, 2017
Listed
$879,000
$485/sq ft
Oct 25, 2017
Listed
$879,000
$485/sq ft
Spacious traditional with postcard perfect Golden Gate views! Enjoy the vistas from both the formal dining room and generous living room featuring glorious random plank quarter-sawn white oak floors. Above the main level are 2 bedrooms; a large family room and bedroom are on the lower level also with bay views! Near Arlington Ave shops & local school.
Public Records
Sep 24, 1982
Sold
$165,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,828 (+2.3%)
$1,159,284 + $276,020
$1,435,304
2024
$19,379 (+1.9%)
$1,136,553 + $270,608
$1,407,161
2023
$19,022 (+1.3%)
$1,114,268 + $265,302
$1,379,570
2022
$18,776 (+0.2%)
$1,092,420 + $260,100
$1,352,520
2021
$18,731 (+40.1%)
$1,071,000 + $255,000
$1,326,000
2020
$13,371 (+1.6%)
$1,050,000 + $250,000
$1,300,000
2019
$13,164 (+2.3%)
$780,300 + $156,060
$936,360
2018
$12,867 (+435.5%)
$765,000 + $153,000
$918,000
2017
$2,403 (+1.2%)
$32,498 + $37,109
$69,607
2016
$2,374 (+0.3%)
$32,498 + $37,109
$69,607
2015
$2,367 (−0.3%)
$31,861 + $36,382
$68,243
2014
$2,374 (+1.9%)
$30,769 + $35,135
$65,904
2013
$2,330 (+4.9%)
$30,769 + $35,135
$65,904
2012
$2,222 (−1.3%)
$30,630 + $34,977
$65,607
2011
$2,251 (+2.8%)
$30,030 + $34,292
$64,322
2010
$2,189 (+15.1%)
$29,442 + $33,620
$63,062
2009
$1,902 (+1.2%)
$29,222 + $33,369
$62,591
2008
$1,880
$29,292 + $33,449
$62,741
Tax history for 240 Trinity Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,828 (+2.3%)
$1,159,284 + $276,020
$1,435,304
2024
$19,379 (+1.9%)
$1,136,553 + $270,608
$1,407,161
2023
$19,022 (+1.3%)
$1,114,268 + $265,302
$1,379,570
2022
$18,776 (+0.2%)
$1,092,420 + $260,100
$1,352,520
2021
$18,731 (+40.1%)
$1,071,000 + $255,000
$1,326,000
2020
$13,371 (+1.6%)
$1,050,000 + $250,000
$1,300,000
2019
$13,164 (+2.3%)
$780,300 + $156,060
$936,360
2018
$12,867 (+435.5%)
$765,000 + $153,000
$918,000
2017
$2,403 (+1.2%)
$32,498 + $37,109
$69,607
2016
$2,374 (+0.3%)
$32,498 + $37,109
$69,607
2015
$2,367 (−0.3%)
$31,861 + $36,382
$68,243
2014
$2,374 (+1.9%)
$30,769 + $35,135
$65,904
2013
$2,330 (+4.9%)
$30,769 + $35,135
$65,904
2012
$2,222 (−1.3%)
$30,630 + $34,977
$65,607
2011
$2,251 (+2.8%)
$30,030 + $34,292
$64,322
2010
$2,189 (+15.1%)
$29,442 + $33,620
$63,062
2009
$1,902 (+1.2%)
$29,222 + $33,369
$62,591
2008
$1,880
$29,292 + $33,449
$62,741
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,813
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5701520131
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2021.
Feb 26, 2019 • Final
Residential mechanical-electrical-plumbing combo
Install a new furnace with ducting and replace a water heater.
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
Oct 9, 2018 • Final
Building - residential foundation repair
Perform an earthquake seismic retrofit and complete incidental stucco repairs.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Eat In Kitchen,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,813
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Front Yard, Full
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1813
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1941
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,813
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701520131
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 22, 2021
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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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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
0.77% 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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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.51M – $1.82M
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