Welcome to this enchanting 1947 Kensington home, cherished by the same family for 50+ years. Boasting redwood siding, the inviting interior features redwood clad walls, beamed ceilings, and expansive windows overlooking a private courtyard-style backyard. Discover a spacious farmhouse-style kitchen with a Wolf range, perfect for cooking and entertaining. The living room offers an office area, built-in shelves, a brick fireplace, and charming courtyard views. A bonus room with French doors adds unique appeal, ideal as a dining room, library, or den. Experience comfort with lower level radiant heat under tile floors and refinished hardwood floors upstairs. Additional features include a laundry room with potential for an extra bath, a 2+ car carport, and a covered patio for storage or a workshop. Enjoy captivating outdoor spaces, including a backyard for al fresco dining and gardening, and a rustic front yard with a majestic oak. Conveniently located near Arlington Blvd and Colusa Circle shops and restaurants, this captivating home awaits its next loving owner.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41023894
Apr 27, 2023
Sold
$1,200,000
$901/sq ft
Apr 19, 2023
Pending
—
Apr 12, 2023
Listed
$898,000
$674/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 1971
Sold
$34,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,755 (+2.3%)
$1,061,208 + $212,241
$1,273,449
2024
$17,355 (+558.4%)
$1,040,400 + $208,080
$1,248,480
2023
$2,636 (+3.1%)
$1,020,000 + $204,000
$1,224,000
2022
$2,557 (+2.4%)
$31,072 + $44,089
$75,161
2021
$2,496 (+3.9%)
$30,463 + $43,225
$73,688
2020
$2,402 (+0.4%)
$29,866 + $42,378
$72,244
2019
$2,392 (+0.7%)
$29,560 + $41,944
$71,504
2018
$2,376 (+1.5%)
$28,981 + $41,122
$70,103
2017
$2,340 (+0.8%)
$27,856 + $39,526
$67,382
2016
$2,322 (−0.1%)
$27,856 + $39,526
$67,382
2015
$2,325 (+3.8%)
$27,310 + $38,751
$66,061
2014
$2,240 (+2.0%)
$26,374 + $37,422
$63,796
2013
$2,196 (+4.8%)
$26,374 + $37,422
$63,796
2012
$2,096 (+4.5%)
$26,255 + $37,253
$63,508
2011
$2,005 (+3.5%)
$25,741 + $36,523
$62,264
2010
$1,937 (+17.4%)
$25,237 + $35,807
$61,044
2009
$1,650 (+1.0%)
$25,049 + $35,540
$60,589
2008
$1,634
$25,109 + $35,625
$60,734
Tax history for 700 Coventry
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,755 (+2.3%)
$1,061,208 + $212,241
$1,273,449
2024
$17,355 (+558.4%)
$1,040,400 + $208,080
$1,248,480
2023
$2,636 (+3.1%)
$1,020,000 + $204,000
$1,224,000
2022
$2,557 (+2.4%)
$31,072 + $44,089
$75,161
2021
$2,496 (+3.9%)
$30,463 + $43,225
$73,688
2020
$2,402 (+0.4%)
$29,866 + $42,378
$72,244
2019
$2,392 (+0.7%)
$29,560 + $41,944
$71,504
2018
$2,376 (+1.5%)
$28,981 + $41,122
$70,103
2017
$2,340 (+0.8%)
$27,856 + $39,526
$67,382
2016
$2,322 (−0.1%)
$27,856 + $39,526
$67,382
2015
$2,325 (+3.8%)
$27,310 + $38,751
$66,061
2014
$2,240 (+2.0%)
$26,374 + $37,422
$63,796
2013
$2,196 (+4.8%)
$26,374 + $37,422
$63,796
2012
$2,096 (+4.5%)
$26,255 + $37,253
$63,508
2011
$2,005 (+3.5%)
$25,741 + $36,523
$62,264
2010
$1,937 (+17.4%)
$25,237 + $35,807
$61,044
2009
$1,650 (+1.0%)
$25,049 + $35,540
$60,589
2008
$1,634
$25,109 + $35,625
$60,734
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,315 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,332
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5711400142
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Nov 7, 2022 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove and replace retrofit windows.
Remodel
Apr 23, 2011 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove existing wood shake roofing and install new composition shingles on a residential building.
Roofing
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.