Lenox Rd. is a quaint storybook road in the middle of Kensington that offers its residents stunning Bay views and close proximity to Arlington shops, Colusa Cir, Solano Ave and El Cerrito’s prime amenities. 50 Lenox Road captures the true essence of Kensington’s charm with its idyllic architecture, mild topography, and views from its many windows. The 1937-built home has been lovingly maintained by its family for decades preserving many of its original details while modernizing it in smart ways to maintain the home’s longevity. The home features a generous 3,034 sq. ft. on 3 levels with an oversized living room bookended by 2 private outdoor areas as well as a formal dining room with built-in shelves, a breakfast room, and a hip kitchen that mixes mid-century and modern upgrades all of which center around the focal point of stunning Bay views. The home provides 5 bedrooms that include an ensuite, 2 bedrooms that connect to a private balcony patio, and 2 lower-level bedrooms perfect for guests and garden access. In addition to its many formal rooms, there is a spacious secondary living room on the lower level that connects to the rear yard with its generous gardens, decks, and untapped yard space. The rear yard offers space to dine, entertain, garden, and draw on your imagination.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
6,174 sq ftLot Size
$747Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gillian Leslie•DRE #01741458• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Patrick Leaper•DRE #00408309• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Hank Foo•DRE #02071615• Mosaik Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41041635
Nov 15, 2023
Sold
$1,805,000
$595/sq ft
Oct 28, 2023
Pending
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Oct 11, 2023
Listed
$1,849,000
$609/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,498 (+2.4%)
$1,456,560 + $421,362
$1,877,922
2024
$24,911 (+661.0%)
$1,428,000 + $413,100
$1,841,100
2023
$3,274 (+2.8%)
$1,400,000 + $405,000
$1,805,000
2022
$3,184 (+2.0%)
$38,794 + $69,949
$108,743
2021
$3,121 (+3.8%)
$38,034 + $68,578
$106,612
2020
$3,006 (+1.0%)
$37,289 + $67,234
$104,523
2019
$2,976 (+1.2%)
$36,907 + $66,545
$103,452
2018
$2,942 (+1.2%)
$36,184 + $65,241
$101,425
2017
$2,907 (+1.1%)
$34,780 + $62,708
$97,488
2016
$2,876 (+0.3%)
$34,780 + $62,708
$97,488
2015
$2,868 (+1.3%)
$34,099 + $61,479
$95,578
2014
$2,831 (+2.1%)
$32,930 + $59,370
$92,300
2013
$2,773 (+5.1%)
$32,930 + $59,370
$92,300
2012
$2,638 (+3.1%)
$32,782 + $59,102
$91,884
2011
$2,560 (+3.1%)
$32,140 + $57,944
$90,084
2010
$2,483 (+13.0%)
$31,510 + $56,808
$88,318
2009
$2,197 (+2.0%)
$31,275 + $56,384
$87,659
2008
$2,153
$31,350 + $56,518
$87,868
Tax history for 50 Lenox Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,498 (+2.4%)
$1,456,560 + $421,362
$1,877,922
2024
$24,911 (+661.0%)
$1,428,000 + $413,100
$1,841,100
2023
$3,274 (+2.8%)
$1,400,000 + $405,000
$1,805,000
2022
$3,184 (+2.0%)
$38,794 + $69,949
$108,743
2021
$3,121 (+3.8%)
$38,034 + $68,578
$106,612
2020
$3,006 (+1.0%)
$37,289 + $67,234
$104,523
2019
$2,976 (+1.2%)
$36,907 + $66,545
$103,452
2018
$2,942 (+1.2%)
$36,184 + $65,241
$101,425
2017
$2,907 (+1.1%)
$34,780 + $62,708
$97,488
2016
$2,876 (+0.3%)
$34,780 + $62,708
$97,488
2015
$2,868 (+1.3%)
$34,099 + $61,479
$95,578
2014
$2,831 (+2.1%)
$32,930 + $59,370
$92,300
2013
$2,773 (+5.1%)
$32,930 + $59,370
$92,300
2012
$2,638 (+3.1%)
$32,782 + $59,102
$91,884
2011
$2,560 (+3.1%)
$32,140 + $57,944
$90,084
2010
$2,483 (+13.0%)
$31,510 + $56,808
$88,318
2009
$2,197 (+2.0%)
$31,275 + $56,384
$87,659
2008
$2,153
$31,350 + $56,518
$87,868
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,174 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
3,034
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5712000016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jun 17, 2025 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel a house according to the provided plans. Upgrade the main electrical panel to a 200-amp service.
Remodel
Aug 11, 2011 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace the existing forced air heating unit.
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.