A classic Kensington home, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, with a view of the bay just up the hill from the hardware store and neighborhood restauarants. The home has an easy flow from the front door to the terraced backyard. Move in and plan the remodel featuring all the details you've always wanted that will comfort you for the rest of your life.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,034Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Stephens•DRE #01186416• Corcoran Icon Properties
Bought with Bebe Mcrae•DRE #00875159• The Grubb Co. Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40981372
Apr 29, 2022
Sold
$1,133,265
$993/sq ft
Mar 2, 2022
Pending
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Feb 15, 2022
Listed
$999,000
$876/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,152 (+2.3%)
$995,837 + $230,773
$1,226,610
2024
$16,765 (+1.9%)
$976,311 + $226,249
$1,202,560
2023
$16,456
$957,168 + $221,813
$1,178,981
2022
$16,453 (+650.9%)
$938,400 + $217,464
$1,155,864
2021
$2,191 (+4.1%)
$920,000 + $230,000
$1,150,000
2020
$2,106 (+0.9%)
$32,350 + $31,042
$63,392
2019
$2,087 (+0.5%)
$32,019 + $30,724
$62,743
2018
$2,076 (+1.2%)
$31,392 + $30,122
$61,514
2017
$2,052 (+1.5%)
$30,174 + $28,953
$59,127
2016
$2,022 (+0.5%)
$30,174 + $28,953
$59,127
2015
$2,012 (−0.4%)
$29,583 + $28,386
$57,969
2014
$2,020 (+2.2%)
$28,569 + $27,413
$55,982
2013
$1,977 (+4.9%)
$28,569 + $27,413
$55,982
2012
$1,884 (+4.4%)
$28,440 + $27,290
$55,730
2011
$1,804 (+3.1%)
$27,883 + $26,755
$54,638
2010
$1,750 (+19.6%)
$27,337 + $26,231
$53,568
2009
$1,463 (+0.6%)
$27,133 + $26,035
$53,168
2008
$1,454
$27,198 + $26,097
$53,295
Tax history for 263 Kenyon Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,152 (+2.3%)
$995,837 + $230,773
$1,226,610
2024
$16,765 (+1.9%)
$976,311 + $226,249
$1,202,560
2023
$16,456
$957,168 + $221,813
$1,178,981
2022
$16,453 (+650.9%)
$938,400 + $217,464
$1,155,864
2021
$2,191 (+4.1%)
$920,000 + $230,000
$1,150,000
2020
$2,106 (+0.9%)
$32,350 + $31,042
$63,392
2019
$2,087 (+0.5%)
$32,019 + $30,724
$62,743
2018
$2,076 (+1.2%)
$31,392 + $30,122
$61,514
2017
$2,052 (+1.5%)
$30,174 + $28,953
$59,127
2016
$2,022 (+0.5%)
$30,174 + $28,953
$59,127
2015
$2,012 (−0.4%)
$29,583 + $28,386
$57,969
2014
$2,020 (+2.2%)
$28,569 + $27,413
$55,982
2013
$1,977 (+4.9%)
$28,569 + $27,413
$55,982
2012
$1,884 (+4.4%)
$28,440 + $27,290
$55,730
2011
$1,804 (+3.1%)
$27,883 + $26,755
$54,638
2010
$1,750 (+19.6%)
$27,337 + $26,231
$53,568
2009
$1,463 (+0.6%)
$27,133 + $26,035
$53,168
2008
$1,454
$27,198 + $26,097
$53,295
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
1,141
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5701620287
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Sep 8, 2022 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system and an energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove and replace the brick veneer on the building.
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, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,141
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 1141
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1942
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
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Available
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,141
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701620287
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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, 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
$1.12M – $1.36M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.