Fresh modern-feeling SMART Home with stunning bay and city views, gorgeous outdoor space, and updates galore- it checks all the boxes on your list! Mid-century beauty in the sweet spot-between Kensington Village shops and Colusa circle-for easy access to dining,shopping,farmers market,parks &transportation.The beautiful and spacious home has a fab yard,views & charm- PLUS wired smart features, updates,retrofitting,efficient heat AND A/C! The split level floor plan offers exceptional flow for flexible living,working,entertaining-you'll love the light and airy rooms, and access to the incredible hardscape/landscaped backyard, with its patios, lawn, veggie beds and seating.Enjoy the outdoors,dine,garden, play- live the California Lifestyle.Drink in dramatic sunsets and sweeping views of the bay,city and horizon while you cozy up in front of the fireplace.Imagine lively parties flowing between the bright kitchen, open living/dining/seating areas and out to the patio. 2 car garage w/interior access holds the laundry area & tons of storage.Cool curb appeal with the glass garage door and stunning terraced front yard welcome you home! Minutes to Plaza, Solano, BART, SF Bus, parks & more. Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4pm
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
5,700 sq ftLot Size
$1,050Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ana Forest•DRE #01234464• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Tamara Sorensen•DRE #01270802• Vanguard Properties
Nicely maintained Kensignton home with partial views. The layout feels a bit more open than other homes from the 50's.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nicholas Johnson
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 539 Coventry
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41022183
Apr 18, 2023
Sold
$1,651,000
$1,027/sq ft
Apr 4, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 22, 2023
Listed
$1,295,000
$806/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40874643
Sep 13, 2019
Sold
$1,100,000
$685/sq ft
Aug 14, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 13, 2019
Price Changed
$989,000
$615/sq ft
Jul 17, 2019
Listed
$1,028,000
$640/sq ft
+18
This fresh modern design c. 1950's home features three bedroom and two bath with excellent proportions. Spacious, light and airy rooms and stunning views of the San Francisco and the Bay. Open living room with fireplace. Dining area can handle intimate or large scale gatherings. Updated kitchen, with state of the art Euro combined washer and dryer neatly tucked in the cabinetry. The garden is gently up sloped and has great potential for the inspired gardener. Abundant 2 car garage with interior access, plus additional off street parking . Located half way between charming Village Shops and Colusa Circle. Minutes to Central Plaza, Solano Ave., BART. The Trans Bay Express bus stop is an easy distance. Acclaimed Kensington Hilltop Elementary School, parks and community center are nearby. Kensington is the best kept secret in the Berkeley Hills, opposite San Francisco makes it an ideal commute location and neighboring Berkeley one enjoys the shopping and culture the city provides.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,900 (+2.4%)
$1,475,079 + $276,974
$1,752,053
2024
$23,351 (+41.6%)
$1,446,156 + $271,544
$1,717,700
2023
$16,491 (+1.4%)
$1,417,800 + $266,220
$1,684,020
2022
$16,264 (+0.3%)
$893,501 + $262,793
$1,156,294
2021
$16,212 (+4.5%)
$875,982 + $257,641
$1,133,623
2020
$15,516 (+26.9%)
$858,806 + $252,590
$1,111,396
2019
$12,226 (+3.5%)
$850,000 + $250,000
$1,100,000
2018
$11,810 (+1.6%)
$647,619 + $188,394
$836,013
2017
$11,620 (+0.4%)
$622,472 + $181,079
$803,551
2016
$11,579 (−0.3%)
$622,472 + $181,079
$803,551
2015
$11,618 (+1.3%)
$610,267 + $177,529
$787,796
2014
$11,466 (+5.1%)
$589,327 + $171,438
$760,765
2013
$10,910 (+5.8%)
$589,327 + $171,438
$760,765
2012
$10,313 (+7.3%)
$561,621 + $163,379
$725,000
2011
$9,615 (−5.0%)
$561,621 + $163,379
$725,000
2010
$10,126 (+2.7%)
$506,233 + $147,267
$653,500
2009
$9,857 (+414.0%)
$559,670 + $162,813
$722,483
2008
$1,918
$561,000 + $163,200
$724,200
Tax history for 539 Coventry
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,900 (+2.4%)
$1,475,079 + $276,974
$1,752,053
2024
$23,351 (+41.6%)
$1,446,156 + $271,544
$1,717,700
2023
$16,491 (+1.4%)
$1,417,800 + $266,220
$1,684,020
2022
$16,264 (+0.3%)
$893,501 + $262,793
$1,156,294
2021
$16,212 (+4.5%)
$875,982 + $257,641
$1,133,623
2020
$15,516 (+26.9%)
$858,806 + $252,590
$1,111,396
2019
$12,226 (+3.5%)
$850,000 + $250,000
$1,100,000
2018
$11,810 (+1.6%)
$647,619 + $188,394
$836,013
2017
$11,620 (+0.4%)
$622,472 + $181,079
$803,551
2016
$11,579 (−0.3%)
$622,472 + $181,079
$803,551
2015
$11,618 (+1.3%)
$610,267 + $177,529
$787,796
2014
$11,466 (+5.1%)
$589,327 + $171,438
$760,765
2013
$10,910 (+5.8%)
$589,327 + $171,438
$760,765
2012
$10,313 (+7.3%)
$561,621 + $163,379
$725,000
2011
$9,615 (−5.0%)
$561,621 + $163,379
$725,000
2010
$10,126 (+2.7%)
$506,233 + $147,267
$653,500
2009
$9,857 (+414.0%)
$559,670 + $162,813
$722,483
2008
$1,918
$561,000 + $163,200
$724,200
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,607
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5711700160
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Apr 25, 2025 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Tear off and replace the roof with a torch down system.
Roofing
Apr 6, 2023 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Install an automatic gas shutoff valve.
Gas
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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Storage, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen, Smart Home
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
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.