Google street view image for 281 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Off market sep 2017 for $950K

$1,321,344

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,507/mo

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1,246

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281 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

About this home

281 Lexington Rd is a 1,246 square foot house on a 6,100 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 06, 2017 for $950,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,321,344.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

6,100 sq ftLot Size

$1,060Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,321,344

$371K since sold in September 2017$55K since October

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This home's estimate is 13.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
2 beds1 bath1,292 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$1,350,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
267 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
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D
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E
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F
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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

135.3%

+4.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$558 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 281 Lexington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,907 (+1.3%)

$916,860 + $185,691

$1,102,551

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*

2026

$15,907 (+1.3%)

$916,860 + $185,691

$1,102,551

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 Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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

0.46% 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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Historical weather

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.26M – $1.52M

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Home values near 281 Lexington Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
299 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1325 Sq. Ft.	$1,328,272
296 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1489 Sq. Ft.	$1,512,931
289 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1023 Sq. Ft.	$1,074,177
285 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1277 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,737
298 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1705 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,396
375 Ocean View Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$1,460,356
12 Stratford Road, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2034 Sq. Ft.	$1,826,776

Address	Redfin Estimate
295 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1603 Sq. Ft.	$1,420,765
276 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2259 Sq. Ft.	$2,002,222
293 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1158 Sq. Ft.	$1,228,469
284 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3072 Sq. Ft.	$2,035,326
34 Stratford Road, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1319 Sq. Ft.	$1,371,719
36 Stratford Road, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$1,417,227
8 Stratford Road, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2668 Sq. Ft.	$2,029,287

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277 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1686 Sq. Ft.	$1,375,843
280 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2325 Sq. Ft.	$1,749,070
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Sale history for 281 Lexington Rd

Tax history for 281 Lexington Rd

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