VIEW VIEW VIEW TRI LEVEL 3BR 2BA HSE W/PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE OCEAN & GG BRIDGE ONLY 5MIN FR US BERK, QUIET & CUTE. NEIGH HOOD ONLY MIN FR DOWNTOWN KENSINGTON,NEEDS TLC MOSTLY COSMETIC CALL TENANT TO SHOW.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$799Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Out Of Area Out• OUT
Bought with Out Of Area Out• RECIPROCAL LISTING
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20018081
Redfin Estimate
$1,442,330
$717K since sold in May 2008$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20018081
Jun 22, 2000
Sold
$431,000
$239/sq ft
Jun 2, 2000
Listing Removed
—
May 10, 2000
Listed
$398,000
$220/sq ft
VIEW VIEW VIEW TRI LEVEL 3BR 2BA HSE W/PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE OCEAN & GG BRIDGE ONLY 5MIN FR US BERK, QUIET & CUTE. NEIGH HOOD ONLY MIN FR DOWNTOWN KENSINGTON,NEEDS TLC MOSTLY COSMETIC CALL TENANT TO SHOW.
MLSListings #ML80018925
Jun 22, 2000
Sold
$431,000
$239/sq ft
May 24, 2000
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2000
Listed
$398,000
$220/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 21, 1984
Sold
$160,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,896 (+2.3%)
$756,973 + $214,356
$971,329
2024
$13,584 (+1.9%)
$742,131 + $210,153
$952,284
2023
$13,335 (+1.4%)
$727,580 + $206,033
$933,613
2022
$13,145 (+0.4%)
$713,314 + $201,994
$915,308
2021
$13,093 (+4.5%)
$699,328 + $198,034
$897,362
2020
$12,534 (+1.6%)
$685,616 + $194,151
$879,767
2019
$12,341 (+3.0%)
$678,586 + $192,161
$870,747
2018
$11,984 (+1.6%)
$665,281 + $188,394
$853,675
2017
$11,796 (+0.4%)
$639,449 + $181,079
$820,528
2016
$11,754 (−0.3%)
$639,449 + $181,079
$820,528
2015
$11,794 (+0.9%)
$626,911 + $177,529
$804,440
2014
$11,688 (+17.7%)
$605,400 + $171,438
$776,838
2013
$9,933 (+14.2%)
$605,400 + $171,438
$776,838
2012
$8,699 (−8.6%)
$506,553 + $143,447
$650,000
2011
$9,521 (−5.7%)
$462,522 + $130,978
$593,500
2010
$10,101 (+8.9%)
$502,656 + $142,344
$645,000
2009
$9,276 (+32.0%)
$560,325 + $158,675
$719,000
2008
$7,028
$520,580 + $147,420
$668,000
Tax history for 259 Trinity Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,896 (+2.3%)
$756,973 + $214,356
$971,329
2024
$13,584 (+1.9%)
$742,131 + $210,153
$952,284
2023
$13,335 (+1.4%)
$727,580 + $206,033
$933,613
2022
$13,145 (+0.4%)
$713,314 + $201,994
$915,308
2021
$13,093 (+4.5%)
$699,328 + $198,034
$897,362
2020
$12,534 (+1.6%)
$685,616 + $194,151
$879,767
2019
$12,341 (+3.0%)
$678,586 + $192,161
$870,747
2018
$11,984 (+1.6%)
$665,281 + $188,394
$853,675
2017
$11,796 (+0.4%)
$639,449 + $181,079
$820,528
2016
$11,754 (−0.3%)
$639,449 + $181,079
$820,528
2015
$11,794 (+0.9%)
$626,911 + $177,529
$804,440
2014
$11,688 (+17.7%)
$605,400 + $171,438
$776,838
2013
$9,933 (+14.2%)
$605,400 + $171,438
$776,838
2012
$8,699 (−8.6%)
$506,553 + $143,447
$650,000
2011
$9,521 (−5.7%)
$462,522 + $130,978
$593,500
2010
$10,101 (+8.9%)
$502,656 + $142,344
$645,000
2009
$9,276 (+32.0%)
$560,325 + $158,675
$719,000
2008
$7,028
$520,580 + $147,420
$668,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/rp/repair
Remodel
Aug 1, 2007 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Install gas shut-off devices.
Gas
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 Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERK HIGHLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,806
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 903
Building Sq. Ft: 1,806
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERK HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 38 BLK O
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 420
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 38
Legal Block Number: O
Acres: 0.0918
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,806
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701420241
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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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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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
$1.37M – $1.66M
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