OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2019 for $1.6M

$1,969,599

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,917/mo

•

2,151

sq ft

56 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

About this home

Elegant beach house feel in this ultra charming New England Style home. Tastefully updated with quality finishes while enhancing the original character. Sweet deep, private garden and captivating Bay views. One of the kind, truly a special home. Close to Village shops, Colusa Circle, farmers market and awarded Hilltop School. Conveniently located near public transportation to S.F. Express and BART bus stops.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,700 sq ftLot Size

$916Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Ruth Frassetto •DRE #00779030 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

Bought with David Gunderman •DRE #01313613 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40856459

Redfin Estimate

$1,969,599

$370K since sold in March 2019$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 17% higher than the average sale price ($1.68M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,550,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,814 sq ft
401 Colusa Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$2,820,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,558 sq ft
772 Vincente Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,550,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,954 sq ft
491 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

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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

130.7%

2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$422 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
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OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
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COMING SOON
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5 beds3.5 baths3,843 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 56 Avon Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40856459

Mar 29, 2019

Sold

$1,600,000

$744/sq ft

Mar 29, 2019

Sold

$1,600,000

$744/sq ft

Mar 22, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 13, 2019

Price Changed

$1,298,000

$603/sq ft

Mar 12, 2019

Listed

$1,288,000

$599/sq ft

Mar 12, 2019

Listed

$1,298,000

$603/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40615639

Jul 2, 2013

Sold

$860,000

$400/sq ft

Jun 3, 2013

Pending

—

May 21, 2013

Listed

$775,000

$360/sq ft

+18

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40172429

Sep 21, 2006

Sold

$1,050,000

$488/sq ft

Jul 31, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jul 18, 2006

Price Changed

$995,000

$463/sq ft

Jul 7, 2006

Price Changed

$1,110,000

$516/sq ft

Jun 14, 2006

Price Changed

$1,139,000

$530/sq ft

Jun 1, 2006

Listed

$1,100,000

$511/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40128668

Jan 20, 2006

Sold

$842,500

$392/sq ft

Dec 27, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Dec 1, 2005

Listed

$799,000

$371/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,914 (+2.3%)

$1,365,392 + $479,058

$1,844,450

2024

$24,345 (+3.1%)

$1,338,620 + $469,665

$1,808,285

2023

$23,604 (+1.3%)

$1,312,373 + $460,456

$1,772,829

2022

$23,309 (+0.2%)

$1,286,641 + $428,879

$1,715,520

2021

$23,267 (+4.5%)

$1,261,413 + $420,470

$1,681,883

2020

$22,262 (+63.7%)

$1,236,680 + $412,226

$1,648,906

2019

$13,602 (+3.0%)

$1,224,000 + $408,000

$1,632,000

2018

$13,203 (+1.6%)

$769,241 + $175,823

$945,064

2017

$12,996 (+0.3%)

$739,371 + $168,997

$908,368

2016

$12,955 (−0.4%)

$739,371 + $168,997

$908,368

2015

$13,003 (+0.9%)

$724,874 + $165,684

$890,558

2014

$12,884 (+6.4%)

$700,000 + $160,000

$860,000

2013

$12,107 (+31.9%)

$700,000 + $160,000

$860,000

2012

$9,182 (−4.2%)

$575,000 + $232,800

$807,800

2011

$9,585 (−0.6%)

$449,673 + $180,827

$630,500

2010

$9,641 (+2.2%)

$462,866 + $186,134

$649,000

2009

$9,431 (−10.7%)

$485,689 + $195,311

$681,000

2008

$10,556

$490,325 + $197,175

$687,500

Tax history for 56 Avon Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,914 (+2.3%)

$1,365,392 + $479,058

$1,844,450

2024

$24,345 (+3.1%)

$1,338,620 + $469,665

$1,808,285

2023

$23,604 (+1.3%)

$1,312,373 + $460,456

$1,772,829

2022

$23,309 (+0.2%)

$1,286,641 + $428,879

$1,715,520

2021

$23,267 (+4.5%)

$1,261,413 + $420,470

$1,681,883

2020

$22,262 (+63.7%)

$1,236,680 + $412,226

$1,648,906

2019

$13,602 (+3.0%)

$1,224,000 + $408,000

$1,632,000

2018

$13,203 (+1.6%)

$769,241 + $175,823

$945,064

2017

$12,996 (+0.3%)

$739,371 + $168,997

$908,368

2016

$12,955 (−0.4%)

$739,371 + $168,997

$908,368

2015

$13,003 (+0.9%)

$724,874 + $165,684

$890,558

2014

$12,884 (+6.4%)

$700,000 + $160,000

$860,000

2013

$12,107 (+31.9%)

$700,000 + $160,000

$860,000

2012

$9,182 (−4.2%)

$575,000 + $232,800

$807,800

2011

$9,585 (−0.6%)

$449,673 + $180,827

$630,500

2010

$9,641 (+2.2%)

$462,866 + $186,134

$649,000

2009

$9,431 (−10.7%)

$485,689 + $195,311

$681,000

2008

$10,556

$490,325 + $197,175

$687,500

*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

4,700 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1960

Sq. Ft.

2,151

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5712310035

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Jun 14, 2024 • Final

Building - residential electrical

Upgrade and relocate the main electrical panel. Install a new electrical sub panel in the garage.

Electrical

Electric meter

May 22, 2024 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Construct a new front entry with a covered porch and a new second-floor rear deck. Install new rear stairs and handrails on a retaining wall. Perform electrical and mechanical work according to the plans.

Addition

Electrical

HVAC

Remodel

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, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Nook,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 9
Fireplace Features: Brick

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,151
Builder Name: Custom
Foundation Details: Raised

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard
Roof: Shingle

Mobile Home Information
Model: Nantucket Style

Property Information
Living Area: 2151
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1939

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4700
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Features: Premium Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Location

School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,151
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5712310035

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

5/10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

0.62% 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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Historical weather

Kensington, CA • 94707

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.87M – $2.27M

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Home values near 56 Avon Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1821 Sq. Ft.	$1,646,870
51 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1597 Sq. Ft.	$1,472,188

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$1,578,958
37 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,756,086

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1897 Sq. Ft.	$1,582,570
60 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1816 Sq. Ft.	$1,728,677

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