OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2020 for $1M

$1,487,509

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,367/mo

•

1,489

sq ft

296 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

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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

$999Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Maggie Guo •DRE #01864021 • Compass

Contact: 408-834-3996

Bought with Astrid Lacitis •DRE #00684382 • Vanguard Properties

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81795827

Redfin Estimate

$1,487,509

$478K since sold in August 2020$36K since August

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This home's estimate is 15.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$920,000
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B
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,450,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,238 sq ft
211 San Carlos Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,550,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,814 sq ft
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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

129.3%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$822 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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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

Aug 20, 2020

Price Changed

$1,010,000

$678/sq ft

Aug 18, 2020

Sold

$1,010,000

$678/sq ft

Jul 14, 2020

Contingent

—

Jul 7, 2020

Price Changed

$1,038,000

$697/sq ft

Jun 3, 2020

Price Changed

$1,088,000

$731/sq ft

Jun 3, 2020

Listed

$108,800

$73/sq ft

+30

3D Walk Through: 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!

SDMLS #302552086

Jun 9, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jun 8, 2020

Listed

$1,088,000

$731/sq ft

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

Dec 14, 2007

Sold

$690,000

$463/sq ft

Nov 24, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Nov 10, 2007

Price Changed

$759,000

$510/sq ft

Oct 19, 2007

Price Changed

$795,000

$534/sq ft

Aug 22, 2007

Listed

$849,000

$570/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 28, 2000

Sold

$499,500

$335/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

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*

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 Jul 13, 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

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Enclosed
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room Information
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Granite), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: In Garage
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning

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

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Crawl Space

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,489

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 639364

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1705
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-6

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

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

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 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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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

$1.41M – $1.71M

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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.	$1,306,538
276 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2259 Sq. Ft.	$2,009,996

Address	Redfin Estimate
295 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1603 Sq. Ft.	$1,431,217
277 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1599 Sq. Ft.	$1,386,484

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1528 Sq. Ft.	$1,174,050
289 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1023 Sq. Ft.	$1,073,771

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