Google street view image for 653 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market apr 1979 for $145K

$1,724,279

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $981/mo

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3 ba

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1,735

sq ft

653 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

653 Wellesley Ave is a 1,735 square foot house on a 4,736 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 01, 1979 for $145,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,724,279.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

4,736 sq ftLot Size

$994Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,724,279

$1.6M since sold in April 1979$135K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.70M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,600,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,740 sq ft
249 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,910,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,805 sq ft
218 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,940,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,905 sq ft
66 Arlington Ct, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,850 sq ft
410 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,625,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
49 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

132.8%

+2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$51K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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$1,795,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$999,999
3 beds2.5 baths1,320 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
$1,298,000
4 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
912 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,048,000
3 beds2 baths1,737 sq ft
291 Purdue Ave #A, Kensington, CA 94708
$1,048,000
3 beds2 baths1,737 sq ft
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$1,295,000
3 beds3.5 baths3,190 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
$1,098,000
3 beds2 baths1,608 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
3 beds2 baths1,892 sq ft
935 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
OPEN WED, 4PM TO 6PM
$1,250,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,457 sq ft
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$1,295,000
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Sale history for 653 Wellesley Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,781 (+2.1%)

$161,923 + $165,326

$327,249

2024

$5,660 (+1.8%)

$158,749 + $162,085

$320,834

2023

$5,561 (+2.0%)

$155,637 + $158,907

$314,544

2022

$5,450 (+1.1%)

$152,586 + $155,792

$308,378

2021

$5,391 (+4.3%)

$149,595 + $152,738

$302,333

2020

$5,170 (+1.3%)

$146,662 + $149,744

$296,406

2019

$5,101 (+2.2%)

$145,159 + $148,209

$293,368

2018

$4,991 (+1.4%)

$142,313 + $145,303

$287,616

2017

$4,921 (+0.7%)

$136,788 + $139,661

$276,449

2016

$4,887 (−0.1%)

$136,788 + $139,661

$276,449

2015

$4,892 (+0.5%)

$134,106 + $136,923

$271,029

2014

$4,867 (+1.4%)

$129,505 + $132,226

$261,731

2013

$4,799 (+6.6%)

$129,505 + $132,226

$261,731

2012

$4,500 (−0.6%)

$128,920 + $131,629

$260,549

2011

$4,527 (+3.7%)

$126,393 + $129,049

$255,442

2010

$4,364 (+6.9%)

$123,915 + $126,519

$250,434

2009

$4,082 (+4.6%)

$122,989 + $125,574

$248,563

2008

$3,904

$123,282 + $125,873

$249,155

Tax history for 653 Wellesley Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,781 (+2.1%)

$161,923 + $165,326

$327,249

2024

$5,660 (+1.8%)

$158,749 + $162,085

$320,834

2023

$5,561 (+2.0%)

$155,637 + $158,907

$314,544

2022

$5,450 (+1.1%)

$152,586 + $155,792

$308,378

2021

$5,391 (+4.3%)

$149,595 + $152,738

$302,333

2020

$5,170 (+1.3%)

$146,662 + $149,744

$296,406

2019

$5,101 (+2.2%)

$145,159 + $148,209

$293,368

2018

$4,991 (+1.4%)

$142,313 + $145,303

$287,616

2017

$4,921 (+0.7%)

$136,788 + $139,661

$276,449

2016

$4,887 (−0.1%)

$136,788 + $139,661

$276,449

2015

$4,892 (+0.5%)

$134,106 + $136,923

$271,029

2014

$4,867 (+1.4%)

$129,505 + $132,226

$261,731

2013

$4,799 (+6.6%)

$129,505 + $132,226

$261,731

2012

$4,500 (−0.6%)

$128,920 + $131,629

$260,549

2011

$4,527 (+3.7%)

$126,393 + $129,049

$255,442

2010

$4,364 (+6.9%)

$123,915 + $126,519

$250,434

2009

$4,082 (+4.6%)

$122,989 + $125,574

$248,563

2008

$3,904

$123,282 + $125,873

$249,155

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jul 9, 2018 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

Replace the existing forced air unit and air conditioner. HERS verification and testing are required.

HVAC

Sep 10, 2015 • Final

Building - residential electrical

Replace an electrical sub panel and install a new outlet. Relocate the panel from a closet to a bedroom.

Electrical

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

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HLNDS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,735
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 857
Building Sq. Ft: 1,735
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS 20 A

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Carport
Garage / Carport Type: Carport

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,736
Legal Lot Number: 20
Legal Block Number: A
Acres: 0.1087
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,735
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,736 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700110108

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

5/10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

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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

2/10 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 • 94708

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Estimated sale price

$1.64M – $1.98M

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Home values near 653 Wellesley Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
695 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1912 Sq. Ft.	$1,631,184
607 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2733 Sq. Ft.	$1,543,241

Address	Redfin Estimate
636 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1732 Sq. Ft.	$1,591,920
667 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1735 Sq. Ft.	$1,608,338

Address	Redfin Estimate
603 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1047 Sq. Ft.	$1,180,900
685 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1621 Sq. Ft.	$1,355,237

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