Designed for its current owner in 1949, this handsome rustic contemporary offers great views, privacy & potential in a wonderful wooded setting. Lower plus rooms once were 1+ BR; adjacent closet could be a 3rd BA.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$887Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Virginia Erck•DRE #00695361• Compass
Bought with Denise Milburn•DRE #01234125• Berkeley Hills Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23033309
Nov 6, 2003
Sold
$650,000
$393/sq ft
Sep 23, 2003
Listed
$625,000
$377/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,963 (+2.5%)
$668,692 + $275,532
$944,224
2024
$13,628 (+2.0%)
$655,581 + $270,130
$925,711
2023
$13,356 (+1.6%)
$642,727 + $264,834
$907,561
2022
$13,142 (+0.5%)
$630,125 + $259,642
$889,767
2021
$13,077 (+4.4%)
$617,770 + $254,551
$872,321
2020
$12,520 (+1.6%)
$605,657 + $249,560
$855,217
2019
$12,321 (+3.1%)
$599,447 + $247,002
$846,449
2018
$11,955 (+1.7%)
$587,694 + $242,159
$829,853
2017
$11,759 (+0.4%)
$564,874 + $232,756
$797,630
2016
$11,716 (−0.1%)
$564,874 + $232,756
$797,630
2015
$11,733 (+2.9%)
$553,799 + $228,193
$781,992
2014
$11,400 (+18.7%)
$534,796 + $220,364
$755,160
2013
$9,603 (+11.0%)
$534,796 + $220,364
$755,160
2012
$8,654 (−16.7%)
$442,618 + $182,382
$625,000
2011
$10,392 (+4.2%)
$417,831 + $172,169
$590,000
2010
$9,969 (+2.8%)
$511,707 + $210,851
$722,558
2009
$9,701 (+6.4%)
$507,883 + $209,276
$717,159
2008
$9,119
$509,090 + $209,774
$718,864
Tax history for 29 Highgate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,963 (+2.5%)
$668,692 + $275,532
$944,224
2024
$13,628 (+2.0%)
$655,581 + $270,130
$925,711
2023
$13,356 (+1.6%)
$642,727 + $264,834
$907,561
2022
$13,142 (+0.5%)
$630,125 + $259,642
$889,767
2021
$13,077 (+4.4%)
$617,770 + $254,551
$872,321
2020
$12,520 (+1.6%)
$605,657 + $249,560
$855,217
2019
$12,321 (+3.1%)
$599,447 + $247,002
$846,449
2018
$11,955 (+1.7%)
$587,694 + $242,159
$829,853
2017
$11,759 (+0.4%)
$564,874 + $232,756
$797,630
2016
$11,716 (−0.1%)
$564,874 + $232,756
$797,630
2015
$11,733 (+2.9%)
$553,799 + $228,193
$781,992
2014
$11,400 (+18.7%)
$534,796 + $220,364
$755,160
2013
$9,603 (+11.0%)
$534,796 + $220,364
$755,160
2012
$8,654 (−16.7%)
$442,618 + $182,382
$625,000
2011
$10,392 (+4.2%)
$417,831 + $172,169
$590,000
2010
$9,969 (+2.8%)
$511,707 + $210,851
$722,558
2009
$9,701 (+6.4%)
$507,883 + $209,276
$717,159
2008
$9,119
$509,090 + $209,774
$718,864
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,659
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5722010021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Install a built-up roofing system.
Roofing
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
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
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,656
Builder Name: JOHN FUNK
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Terraced Up
Property Information
Living Area: 1656
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1949
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 10998
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Features: Regular
Zoning: R-6
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,659
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5722010021
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 85° expected this year, 13 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.40M – $1.69M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2003. This data may not match public records. Learn more.