OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2020 for $1M

$1,512,931

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,291/mo

•

1,489

sq ft

296 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

About this home

3D Tour: https://my. matterport.com/show/ ?m=aVWsoGggBVt & brand=0 A Nature-Lover's Dream! Rare opportunity to own this cozy home in desirable Kensington neighborhood. This multi-level home offers two bedrooms and two baths in the main house and there is also a one bedroom/one bath downstairs with separate entrance, perfect for in-laws or au-pair. Upgrades included dual pane windows through-out, newly paint interior & exterior, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, upgraded central heating system and airduct, a lot of foundation and seismic work done. The cozy living room opens to the outdoors, a nice size deck overlooks a beautiful Live Oak forest situated on an oversized lot. Conveniently located just a few short blocks to Colusa Avenue, as well as the Kensington Circle shops offering coffee, pizza, groceries. Transportation is a breeze with the BART and AC Transit nearby. Come home for the holidays!

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

7,425 sq ftLot Size

$1,016Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Maggie Guo •DRE #01864021 • Compass

Bought with Astrid Lacitis •DRE #00684382 • Vanguard Properties

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81795827

Redfin Estimate

$1,512,931

$503K since sold in August 2020$76K since October

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This home's estimate is 18.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$920,000
A
3 beds3 baths1,403 sq ft
260 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$1,215,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,442 sq ft
509 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,805,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
54 Colorado Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,300,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
146 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD BY REDFIN NOV 2, 2026
$1,600,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,559 sq ft
86 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

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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

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Sale history for 296 Lexington Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81795827

Aug 18, 2020

Sold

$1,010,000

$678/sq ft

Jul 14, 2020

Contingent

—

Jul 3, 2020

Price Changed

$1,038,000

$697/sq ft

Jun 12, 2020

Relisted

—

Jun 9, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jun 8, 2020

Listed

$1,088,000

$731/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40907049

Jul 14, 2020

Contingent

—

SDMLS #302552086

Jun 9, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jun 8, 2020

Listed

$1,088,000

$731/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81789870

Jun 3, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Apr 21, 2020

Listed

$1,098,000

$737/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40291832

Nov 24, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jun 28, 2000

Sold

$499,500

$335/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,996 (+1.4%)

$883,263 + $231,856

$1,115,119

2025

$15,782 (+2.3%)

$883,263 + $231,856

$1,115,119

2024

$15,421 (+1.9%)

$865,945 + $227,310

$1,093,255

2023

$15,132 (+1.4%)

$848,966 + $222,853

$1,071,819

2022

$14,919 (+0.4%)

$832,320 + $218,484

$1,050,804

2021

$14,865 (+23.1%)

$816,000 + $214,200

$1,030,200

2020

$12,073 (+1.6%)

$800,000 + $210,000

$1,010,000

2019

$11,886 (+3.0%)

$720,622 + $109,890

$830,512

2018

$11,542 (+1.6%)

$706,493 + $107,736

$814,229

2017

$11,359 (−0.4%)

$679,060 + $103,553

$782,613

2016

$11,405 (+7.4%)

$679,060 + $103,553

$782,613

2015

$10,618 (+0.5%)

$665,746 + $101,523

$767,269

2014

$10,565 (+19.2%)

$601,303 + $91,697

$693,000

2013

$8,866 (+10.9%)

$601,303 + $91,697

$693,000

2012

$7,997 (−9.7%)

$494,578 + $75,422

$570,000

2011

$8,856 (−1.9%)

$466,812 + $71,188

$538,000

2010

$9,027 (−2.3%)

$514,968 + $78,532

$593,500

2009

$9,238 (−49.3%)

$548,374 + $83,626

$632,000

2008

$18,219

$583,948 + $89,052

$673,000

Tax history for 296 Lexington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,996 (+1.4%)

$883,263 + $231,856

$1,115,119

2025

$15,782 (+2.3%)

$883,263 + $231,856

$1,115,119

2024

$15,421 (+1.9%)

$865,945 + $227,310

$1,093,255

2023

$15,132 (+1.4%)

$848,966 + $222,853

$1,071,819

2022

$14,919 (+0.4%)

$832,320 + $218,484

$1,050,804

2021

$14,865 (+23.1%)

$816,000 + $214,200

$1,030,200

2020

$12,073 (+1.6%)

$800,000 + $210,000

$1,010,000

2019

$11,886 (+3.0%)

$720,622 + $109,890

$830,512

2018

$11,542 (+1.6%)

$706,493 + $107,736

$814,229

2017

$11,359 (−0.4%)

$679,060 + $103,553

$782,613

2016

$11,405 (+7.4%)

$679,060 + $103,553

$782,613

2015

$10,618 (+0.5%)

$665,746 + $101,523

$767,269

2014

$10,565 (+19.2%)

$601,303 + $91,697

$693,000

2013

$8,866 (+10.9%)

$601,303 + $91,697

$693,000

2012

$7,997 (−9.7%)

$494,578 + $75,422

$570,000

2011

$8,856 (−1.9%)

$466,812 + $71,188

$538,000

2010

$9,027 (−2.3%)

$514,968 + $78,532

$593,500

2009

$9,238 (−49.3%)

$548,374 + $83,626

$632,000

2008

$18,219

$583,948 + $89,052

$673,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,425 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1938

Sq. Ft.

1,489

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5712400273

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Install new composition shingles on a residential building.

Roofing

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building - residential electrical

Perform repairs on a utility meter.

Electrical

Electric meter

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

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Enclosed

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator

Dining Room Information
Dining Area

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes

Flooring Information
Hardwood, Tile

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Garage

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Granite Countertop

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Roof: Composition

Stories
Stories: 1

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,489

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Central Forced Air

Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Kensington Elementary
Elementary School District: West Contra Costa Unified
High School District: West Contra Costa Unified
Middle/Junior High School: Portola Junior High

Location Information
MLS Area: Kensington
Street Name: Lexington
Street Number: 296

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 69

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,489
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,425 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5712400273

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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Kensington, CA • 94707

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Estimated sale price

$1.44M – $1.74M

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Home values near 296 Lexington Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
299 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1325 Sq. Ft.	$1,328,272
276 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2259 Sq. Ft.	$2,002,222
293 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1158 Sq. Ft.	$1,228,469
285 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1277 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,737
298 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1705 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,396
3 Marchant Ct, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1516 Sq. Ft.	$1,320,848
9 Marchant Ct, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1186 Sq. Ft.	$1,525,049

Address	Redfin Estimate
295 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1603 Sq. Ft.	$1,420,765
277 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1686 Sq. Ft.	$1,375,843
281 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1246 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,344
284 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3072 Sq. Ft.	$2,035,326
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