Wonderful 3BR with Bay views on quiet cul-de-sac. Beautiful living/dining combo with fireplace, refinished hardwood floors & tiled entry. Brand new insulated garage doors. Extra large lot with gorgeous landscaped backyard. Open Sun 2-4 pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
6,100 sq ftLot Size
$1,076Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Herman Sun•DRE #01005880• MARVIN GARDENS
Listed by Mykah Larkins•DRE #01380576• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Roman Fan•DRE #01738033• KORMAN & NG
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40283322
Redfin Estimate
$1,340,518
$391K since sold in September 2017$0 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 2.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40283322
Aug 13, 2007
Sold
$685,000
$550/sq ft
Jul 25, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2007
Listed
$639,000
$513/sq ft
Wonderful 3BR with Bay views on quiet cul-de-sac. Beautiful living/dining combo with fireplace, refinished hardwood floors & tiled entry. Brand new insulated garage doors. Extra large lot with gorgeous landscaped backyard. Open Sun 2-4 pm.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,696 (+2.3%)
$916,860 + $185,691
$1,102,551
2024
$15,339 (+1.9%)
$898,883 + $182,050
$1,080,933
2023
$15,053 (+1.4%)
$881,258 + $178,481
$1,059,739
2022
$14,842 (+0.3%)
$863,979 + $174,982
$1,038,961
2021
$14,790 (+4.5%)
$847,039 + $171,551
$1,018,590
2020
$14,157 (+1.6%)
$830,431 + $168,188
$998,619
2019
$13,936 (+3.1%)
$821,916 + $166,464
$988,380
2018
$13,523 (+10.1%)
$805,800 + $163,200
$969,000
2017
$12,278 (+0.2%)
$714,000 + $142,800
$856,800
2016
$12,251 (+23.2%)
$714,000 + $142,800
$856,800
2015
$9,944 (+1.0%)
$700,000 + $140,000
$840,000
2014
$9,846 (+16.0%)
$512,748 + $127,252
$640,000
2013
$8,486 (+5.6%)
$512,748 + $127,252
$640,000
2012
$8,035 (−12.7%)
$434,633 + $107,867
$542,500
2011
$9,205 (+1.3%)
$434,633 + $107,867
$542,500
2010
$9,089 (+3.3%)
$498,726 + $123,774
$622,500
2009
$8,800 (+2.4%)
$511,545 + $126,955
$638,500
2008
$8,593
$511,545 + $126,955
$638,500
Tax history for 281 Lexington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,696 (+2.3%)
$916,860 + $185,691
$1,102,551
2024
$15,339 (+1.9%)
$898,883 + $182,050
$1,080,933
2023
$15,053 (+1.4%)
$881,258 + $178,481
$1,059,739
2022
$14,842 (+0.3%)
$863,979 + $174,982
$1,038,961
2021
$14,790 (+4.5%)
$847,039 + $171,551
$1,018,590
2020
$14,157 (+1.6%)
$830,431 + $168,188
$998,619
2019
$13,936 (+3.1%)
$821,916 + $166,464
$988,380
2018
$13,523 (+10.1%)
$805,800 + $163,200
$969,000
2017
$12,278 (+0.2%)
$714,000 + $142,800
$856,800
2016
$12,251 (+23.2%)
$714,000 + $142,800
$856,800
2015
$9,944 (+1.0%)
$700,000 + $140,000
$840,000
2014
$9,846 (+16.0%)
$512,748 + $127,252
$640,000
2013
$8,486 (+5.6%)
$512,748 + $127,252
$640,000
2012
$8,035 (−12.7%)
$434,633 + $107,867
$542,500
2011
$9,205 (+1.3%)
$434,633 + $107,867
$542,500
2010
$9,089 (+3.3%)
$498,726 + $123,774
$622,500
2009
$8,800 (+2.4%)
$511,545 + $126,955
$638,500
2008
$8,593
$511,545 + $126,955
$638,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Aug 20, 2008 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove and replace windows and a door in the same size and location as the existing ones.
Remodel
Mar 26, 2008 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Replumb a residential building with copper piping and replace the main water line.
Plumbing
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: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY PARK MAP 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,246
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,246
Building Sq. Ft: 1,246
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERKELEY PARK 6 A
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 418
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,100
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: A
Acres: 0.14
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,246
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5713600079
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
0.46% 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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Kensington, CA • 94707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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