685 Wellesley Ave is a 1,621 square foot house on a 4,736 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,344,681.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
4,736 sq ftLot Size
$830Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,344,681
$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 6.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,102 (+1.7%)
$38,465 + $81,824
$120,289
2025
$3,050 (+2.0%)
$38,465 + $81,824
$120,289
2024
$2,991 (+1.7%)
$37,711 + $80,220
$117,931
2023
$2,939 (+3.0%)
$36,972 + $78,648
$115,620
2022
$2,854 (+2.2%)
$36,248 + $77,106
$113,354
2021
$2,792 (+4.2%)
$35,538 + $75,595
$111,133
2020
$2,680 (+1.1%)
$34,842 + $74,113
$108,955
2019
$2,652 (+1.2%)
$34,485 + $73,354
$107,839
2018
$2,621 (+1.3%)
$33,809 + $71,916
$105,725
2017
$2,588 (+1.2%)
$32,498 + $69,124
$101,622
2016
$2,558 (+0.3%)
$32,498 + $69,124
$101,622
2015
$2,550
$31,861 + $67,769
$99,630
2014
$2,552 (+1.9%)
$30,769 + $65,445
$96,214
2013
$2,504 (+5.6%)
$30,769 + $65,445
$96,214
2012
$2,371 (−1.2%)
$30,630 + $65,150
$95,780
2011
$2,399 (+3.2%)
$30,030 + $63,873
$93,903
2010
$2,324 (+14.0%)
$29,442 + $62,621
$92,063
2009
$2,038 (+2.1%)
$29,222 + $62,153
$91,375
2008
$1,995
$29,292 + $62,301
$91,593
Tax history for 685 Wellesley Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,102 (+1.7%)
$38,465 + $81,824
$120,289
2025
$3,050 (+2.0%)
$38,465 + $81,824
$120,289
2024
$2,991 (+1.7%)
$37,711 + $80,220
$117,931
2023
$2,939 (+3.0%)
$36,972 + $78,648
$115,620
2022
$2,854 (+2.2%)
$36,248 + $77,106
$113,354
2021
$2,792 (+4.2%)
$35,538 + $75,595
$111,133
2020
$2,680 (+1.1%)
$34,842 + $74,113
$108,955
2019
$2,652 (+1.2%)
$34,485 + $73,354
$107,839
2018
$2,621 (+1.3%)
$33,809 + $71,916
$105,725
2017
$2,588 (+1.2%)
$32,498 + $69,124
$101,622
2016
$2,558 (+0.3%)
$32,498 + $69,124
$101,622
2015
$2,550
$31,861 + $67,769
$99,630
2014
$2,552 (+1.9%)
$30,769 + $65,445
$96,214
2013
$2,504 (+5.6%)
$30,769 + $65,445
$96,214
2012
$2,371 (−1.2%)
$30,630 + $65,150
$95,780
2011
$2,399 (+3.2%)
$30,030 + $63,873
$93,903
2010
$2,324 (+14.0%)
$29,442 + $62,621
$92,063
2009
$2,038 (+2.1%)
$29,222 + $62,153
$91,375
2008
$1,995
$29,292 + $62,301
$91,593
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Work on a retaining wall in the basement area.
Remodel
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Construct an addition for a bedroom and bathroom on a residential building.
Addition
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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HLNDS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,621
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,621
Building Sq. Ft: 1,621
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS 18 A
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 200
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,736
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: A
Acres: 0.1087
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,621
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,736 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700110124
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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 • 0.9mi
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
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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
$1.28M – $1.55M
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