256 Trinity Ave is a 1,878 square foot house on a 4,500 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 15, 1987 for $275,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,509,139.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$804Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,509,139
$1.2M since sold in October 1987$29K since August
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This home's estimate is 10.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jul 28, 2023 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a photovoltaic system with solar modules and an energy storage system.
Electrical
Solar
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Relocate a gas line.
Gas
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Conventional
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,878
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,109
Building Sq. Ft: 1,878
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 19 BLK N
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 216
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,500
Legal Lot Number: 19
Legal Block Number: N
Acres: 0.1033
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: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,878
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701410036
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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
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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
$1.43M – $1.74M
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