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Off Market Jan 2009 for $650K

$1,264,394

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,609/mo

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1,702

sq ft

253 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$743Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Dave Kelley •DRE #00470111 • Olympic REALTORS

Bought with Melissa Eizenberg •DRE #01184596 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40363648

Redfin Estimate

$1,264,394

$614K since sold in January 2009$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 25.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$2,450,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,994 sq ft
155 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,495,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,578 sq ft
543 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,600,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,740 sq ft
249 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,500,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,664 sq ft
663 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

129.7%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$779 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 253 Trinity Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40363648

Jan 14, 2009

Sold

$650,000

$382/sq ft

Dec 12, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Dec 4, 2008

Price Changed

$657,600

$386/sq ft

Nov 15, 2008

Price Changed

$657,700

$386/sq ft

Oct 15, 2008

Price Changed

$657,900

$387/sq ft

Sep 11, 2008

Price Changed

$667,900

$392/sq ft

Aug 19, 2008

Listed

$699,900

$411/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 2, 2007

Sold

$849,000

$499/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 29, 2004

Sold

$512,500

$301/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,498 (+2.3%)

$656,753 + $197,019

$853,772

2024

$12,221 (+1.8%)

$643,876 + $193,156

$837,032

2023

$11,999 (+1.5%)

$631,251 + $189,369

$820,620

2022

$11,825 (+0.4%)

$618,874 + $185,656

$804,530

2021

$11,773 (+4.4%)

$606,740 + $182,016

$788,756

2020

$11,273 (+1.5%)

$594,844 + $178,448

$773,292

2019

$11,103 (+2.9%)

$588,745 + $176,619

$765,364

2018

$10,789 (+1.6%)

$577,201 + $173,156

$750,357

2017

$10,623 (+0.4%)

$554,789 + $166,433

$721,222

2016

$10,584 (−0.3%)

$554,789 + $166,433

$721,222

2015

$10,620 (+0.9%)

$543,911 + $163,170

$707,081

2014

$10,529 (+1.1%)

$525,247 + $157,572

$682,819

2013

$10,410 (+13.7%)

$525,247 + $157,572

$682,819

2012

$9,157 (−1.9%)

$522,874 + $156,860

$679,734

2011

$9,337 (+0.2%)

$480,001 + $143,999

$624,000

2010

$9,319 (+3.0%)

$480,001 + $143,999

$624,000

2009

$9,049 (−17.4%)

$498,815 + $149,644

$648,459

2008

$10,955

$486,600 + $163,400

$650,000

Tax history for 253 Trinity Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,498 (+2.3%)

$656,753 + $197,019

$853,772

2024

$12,221 (+1.8%)

$643,876 + $193,156

$837,032

2023

$11,999 (+1.5%)

$631,251 + $189,369

$820,620

2022

$11,825 (+0.4%)

$618,874 + $185,656

$804,530

2021

$11,773 (+4.4%)

$606,740 + $182,016

$788,756

2020

$11,273 (+1.5%)

$594,844 + $178,448

$773,292

2019

$11,103 (+2.9%)

$588,745 + $176,619

$765,364

2018

$10,789 (+1.6%)

$577,201 + $173,156

$750,357

2017

$10,623 (+0.4%)

$554,789 + $166,433

$721,222

2016

$10,584 (−0.3%)

$554,789 + $166,433

$721,222

2015

$10,620 (+0.9%)

$543,911 + $163,170

$707,081

2014

$10,529 (+1.1%)

$525,247 + $157,572

$682,819

2013

$10,410 (+13.7%)

$525,247 + $157,572

$682,819

2012

$9,157 (−1.9%)

$522,874 + $156,860

$679,734

2011

$9,337 (+0.2%)

$480,001 + $143,999

$624,000

2010

$9,319 (+3.0%)

$480,001 + $143,999

$624,000

2009

$9,049 (−17.4%)

$498,815 + $149,644

$648,459

2008

$10,955

$486,600 + $163,400

$650,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1961

Sq. Ft.

1,702

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701420274

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

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Solar

Mar 4, 2019 • Final

Building/residential/ad/single family addition

Convert a basement into a living space including a bathroom and pantry. Remodel the kitchen and upgrade the main electrical service panel from 100 amps to 200 amps.

Addition

Electrical

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Ell, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Electric Range, Range, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
Upper Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Street Level Features: 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate,Electric Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Built-in
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,702

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Property Information
Living Area: 1702
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1961

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Sloped Up

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Location

School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,702
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701420274

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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 • 1.1mi

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, 14 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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Kensington, CA • 94708

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.20M – $1.46M

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Home values near 253 Trinity Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
254 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2503 Sq. Ft.	$2,291,224
262 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2158 Sq. Ft.	$1,923,250

Address	Redfin Estimate
259 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1806 Sq. Ft.	$1,502,080
239 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1367 Sq. Ft.	$1,282,159

Address	Redfin Estimate
266 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3162 Sq. Ft.	$2,139,029
257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$1,447,562

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