Wonderful traditional in great neighborhood, close to shops and parks! Beautiful condition throughout with updated kitchen opening to magical gardens! Attached garage with interior access. Great school!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
6,350 sq ftLot Size
$1,005Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Bebe Mcrae•DRE #00875159• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Celia Concus•DRE #01141519• Red Oak Realty
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40471378
Redfin Estimate
$2,078,595
$184K since sold in December 2021$53K since September
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This home's estimate is 11.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.86M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40471378
Aug 3, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2010
Sold
$862,500
$417/sq ft
Jun 28, 2010
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2010
Listed
$895,000
$433/sq ft
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Wonderful traditional in great neighborhood, close to shops and parks! Beautiful condition throughout with updated kitchen opening to magical gardens! Attached garage with interior access. Great school!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28115947
May 15, 1998
Sold
$523,000
$253/sq ft
Apr 29, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 1998
Listed
$489,000
$236/sq ft
TRADITIONAL HOME WITH THE LATEST UPGRADES! KITCHEN, BATHS REMODELED, SLIDING FRENCH PANE DOORS TO DECK AND LARGE,LEVEL BACKYARD
Public Records
Dec 7, 1989
Sold
$376,500
$182/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,706 (+0.6%)
$1,061,445 + $670,555
$1,732,000
2024
$23,563 (+2.2%)
$1,000,000 + $700,000
$1,700,000
2023
$23,062 (−12.1%)
$1,048,369 + $649,631
$1,698,000
2022
$26,228 (+74.3%)
$1,025,000 + $635,000
$1,660,000
2021
$15,050 (+4.5%)
$1,170,000 + $725,000
$1,895,000
2020
$14,407 (+1.6%)
$938,007 + $82,848
$1,020,855
2019
$14,181 (+3.1%)
$928,389 + $81,999
$1,010,388
2018
$13,760 (+1.6%)
$910,186 + $80,392
$990,578
2017
$13,541 (+0.3%)
$874,844 + $77,271
$952,115
2016
$13,495 (−0.3%)
$874,844 + $77,271
$952,115
2015
$13,541 (+1.3%)
$857,691 + $75,756
$933,447
2014
$13,364 (+18.5%)
$828,260 + $73,158
$901,418
2013
$11,278 (+10.9%)
$828,260 + $73,158
$901,418
2012
$10,166 (−14.7%)
$689,131 + $60,869
$750,000
2011
$11,914 (+28.2%)
$651,917 + $57,583
$709,500
2010
$9,292 (+3.0%)
$764,475 + $67,525
$832,000
2009
$9,022 (+6.2%)
$321,619 + $328,671
$650,290
2008
$8,497
$322,384 + $329,452
$651,836
Tax history for 28 Kingston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,706 (+0.6%)
$1,061,445 + $670,555
$1,732,000
2024
$23,563 (+2.2%)
$1,000,000 + $700,000
$1,700,000
2023
$23,062 (−12.1%)
$1,048,369 + $649,631
$1,698,000
2022
$26,228 (+74.3%)
$1,025,000 + $635,000
$1,660,000
2021
$15,050 (+4.5%)
$1,170,000 + $725,000
$1,895,000
2020
$14,407 (+1.6%)
$938,007 + $82,848
$1,020,855
2019
$14,181 (+3.1%)
$928,389 + $81,999
$1,010,388
2018
$13,760 (+1.6%)
$910,186 + $80,392
$990,578
2017
$13,541 (+0.3%)
$874,844 + $77,271
$952,115
2016
$13,495 (−0.3%)
$874,844 + $77,271
$952,115
2015
$13,541 (+1.3%)
$857,691 + $75,756
$933,447
2014
$13,364 (+18.5%)
$828,260 + $73,158
$901,418
2013
$11,278 (+10.9%)
$828,260 + $73,158
$901,418
2012
$10,166 (−14.7%)
$689,131 + $60,869
$750,000
2011
$11,914 (+28.2%)
$651,917 + $57,583
$709,500
2010
$9,292 (+3.0%)
$764,475 + $67,525
$832,000
2009
$9,022 (+6.2%)
$321,619 + $328,671
$650,290
2008
$8,497
$322,384 + $329,452
$651,836
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jun 4, 2025 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Perform an interior remodel of a second-floor bathroom and closet, including window replacement in the bathroom. Install new electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. Remove and add non-load-bearing walls.
Bathroom
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Remodel
Feb 26, 2025 • Final
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Relocate the existing laundry area from the storage room to the garage. Convert the ground-level storage room into a full bathroom including a toilet, sink, and shower. Reframe interior walls and update an interior door as required.
Addition
Bathroom
Plumbing
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON PARK EXT 01
Living Sq. Ft: 2,068
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,292
Building Sq. Ft: 2,068
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: KENSINGTON PARK EXT #1 LOT 10
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 250
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,350
Legal Lot Number: 10
Acres: 0.1458
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: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,068
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,350 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5710220111
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 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 • 1.7mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 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 • 94707
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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
$1.98M – $2.39M
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