Incredible value! This updated 1936 home has been expanded and improved over time by the same family over generations. This home exudes the warmest, coziest feel, and retains its sweet character. From the exterior one would not expect how unbelievably spacious it is. A truly versatile floor plan. The upper level has four bedrooms and two baths. The principal suite was designed by recognized archit. Walter Thomas Brooks, known for his use of natural materials that blend beautifully into the landscape. The lower level has a sep. efficiency kitch. full bath, lg rumpus rm, bedroom, & laundry rm. (+Separate entrance) Multiple balconies and a spacious deck connect you to the out-of-doors and large rustic private garden. Surrounded by nature yet located on a rural street halfway between Colusa Circle and Village shops. Minutes to Berkeley, CAL, and BART. Public transportation is blocks away. Located in Desirable Kensington Hilltop Sch. zone
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41007685
Oct 31, 2022
Sold
$1,450,000
$528/sq ft
Oct 13, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 7, 2022
Listed
$1,375,000
$500/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,193 (+2.3%)
$1,061,208 + $477,543
$1,538,751
2024
$20,707 (+1.9%)
$1,040,400 + $468,180
$1,508,580
2023
$20,319 (+0.3%)
$1,020,000 + $459,000
$1,479,000
2022
$20,253 (+547.7%)
$1,000,000 + $450,000
$1,450,000
2021
$3,127 (+3.9%)
$1,000,000 + $430,000
$1,430,000
2020
$3,009 (+1.1%)
$37,289 + $77,249
$114,538
2019
$2,977 (+1.3%)
$36,907 + $76,457
$113,364
2018
$2,940 (+1.3%)
$36,184 + $74,958
$111,142
2017
$2,903 (+1.2%)
$34,780 + $72,049
$106,829
2016
$2,869 (+0.3%)
$34,780 + $72,049
$106,829
2015
$2,860 (+1.7%)
$34,099 + $70,637
$104,736
2014
$2,811 (+1.8%)
$32,930 + $68,214
$101,144
2013
$2,762 (+5.3%)
$32,930 + $68,214
$101,144
2012
$2,624 (−1.1%)
$32,782 + $67,906
$100,688
2011
$2,652 (+3.0%)
$32,140 + $66,575
$98,715
2010
$2,574 (+12.5%)
$31,510 + $65,270
$96,780
2009
$2,288 (+2.1%)
$31,275 + $64,783
$96,058
2008
$2,242
$31,350 + $64,937
$96,287
Tax history for 44 Avon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,193 (+2.3%)
$1,061,208 + $477,543
$1,538,751
2024
$20,707 (+1.9%)
$1,040,400 + $468,180
$1,508,580
2023
$20,319 (+0.3%)
$1,020,000 + $459,000
$1,479,000
2022
$20,253 (+547.7%)
$1,000,000 + $450,000
$1,450,000
2021
$3,127 (+3.9%)
$1,000,000 + $430,000
$1,430,000
2020
$3,009 (+1.1%)
$37,289 + $77,249
$114,538
2019
$2,977 (+1.3%)
$36,907 + $76,457
$113,364
2018
$2,940 (+1.3%)
$36,184 + $74,958
$111,142
2017
$2,903 (+1.2%)
$34,780 + $72,049
$106,829
2016
$2,869 (+0.3%)
$34,780 + $72,049
$106,829
2015
$2,860 (+1.7%)
$34,099 + $70,637
$104,736
2014
$2,811 (+1.8%)
$32,930 + $68,214
$101,144
2013
$2,762 (+5.3%)
$32,930 + $68,214
$101,144
2012
$2,624 (−1.1%)
$32,782 + $67,906
$100,688
2011
$2,652 (+3.0%)
$32,140 + $66,575
$98,715
2010
$2,574 (+12.5%)
$31,510 + $65,270
$96,780
2009
$2,288 (+2.1%)
$31,275 + $64,783
$96,058
2008
$2,242
$31,350 + $64,937
$96,287
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
2,559
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5712210011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Aug 1, 2014 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Replace the electrical service entry conduit.
Electrical
Apr 14, 2011 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Upgrade the electrical service.
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
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Faces Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Storage, Utility Room, No Additional Rooms
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.