253 Trinity Ave is a 1,702 square foot house on a 4,000 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 02, 2007 for $849,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,206,201.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$709Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,206,201
$357K since sold in February 2007$61K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 23.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.57M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40363648
Dec 12, 2008
Listing Removed
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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*
2026
$12,663 (+1.3%)
$656,753 + $197,019
$853,772
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*
2026
$12,663 (+1.3%)
$656,753 + $197,019
$853,772
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.
Permits
Jun 3, 2022 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a rooftop photovoltaic solar system and an energy storage system battery on a single-family home. The project includes a new backup electrical panel and modules tilted facing southwest.
Battery
Electrical
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,702
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,702
Building Sq. Ft: 1,702
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 41 BLK O
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 754
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 41
Legal Block Number: O
Acres: 0.0918
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
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 Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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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Historical weather
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.39M
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