Google street view image for 705 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market aug 1997 for $299K

$1,525,080

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,003/mo

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1,457

sq ft

705 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

4,840 sq ftLot Size

$1,047Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Diana Mendler •DRE #00962327 • MARVIN GARDENS

Bought with Darrell Hoh •DRE #00981094 • Red Oak Realty

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27641452

Redfin Estimate

$1,525,080

$1.2M since sold in August 1997$53K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,650,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft
282 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,805,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
54 Colorado Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,625,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
49 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,320,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,323 sq ft
19 Sunset Dr, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,500,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,592 sq ft
639 Cragmont, Berkeley, 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

New listings for sale

$1,300,000
3 beds3 baths1,912 sq ft
695 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,049,000
2 beds2 baths1,497 sq ft
1076 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
$850,000
3 beds2 baths1,086 sq ft
1388 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4:30PM
$1,795,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,448 sq ft
1109 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
3D WALKTHROUGH
$999,999
3 beds2.5 baths1,320 sq ft
1488 Summit Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
HOT HOME
$1,298,000
4 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
912 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
HOT HOME
$1,048,000
3 beds2 baths1,737 sq ft
291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
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Sale history for 705 Wellesley Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,715 (+2.3%)

$273,606 + $596,079

$869,685

2024

$12,434 (+1.8%)

$268,242 + $584,392

$852,634

2023

$12,208 (+1.5%)

$262,983 + $572,934

$835,917

2022

$12,031 (+0.4%)

$257,827 + $561,700

$819,527

2021

$11,978 (+4.4%)

$252,772 + $550,687

$803,459

2020

$11,472 (+1.9%)

$247,816 + $539,890

$787,706

2019

$11,263 (+3.5%)

$245,275 + $534,355

$779,630

2018

$10,883 (+1.6%)

$240,466 + $523,878

$764,344

2017

$10,711 (+0.4%)

$231,129 + $503,536

$734,665

2016

$10,672 (−0.3%)

$231,129 + $503,536

$734,665

2015

$10,707 (+0.9%)

$226,598 + $493,663

$720,261

2014

$10,615 (+2.3%)

$218,823 + $476,724

$695,547

2013

$10,372 (+7.6%)

$218,823 + $476,724

$695,547

2012

$9,637 (+0.9%)

$217,835 + $474,570

$692,405

2011

$9,553 (+4.3%)

$213,564 + $465,265

$678,829

2010

$9,161 (+22.1%)

$209,377 + $456,143

$665,520

2009

$7,505 (+47.2%)

$207,813 + $452,734

$660,547

2008

$5,099

$208,307 + $340,128

$548,435

Tax history for 705 Wellesley Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,715 (+2.3%)

$273,606 + $596,079

$869,685

2024

$12,434 (+1.8%)

$268,242 + $584,392

$852,634

2023

$12,208 (+1.5%)

$262,983 + $572,934

$835,917

2022

$12,031 (+0.4%)

$257,827 + $561,700

$819,527

2021

$11,978 (+4.4%)

$252,772 + $550,687

$803,459

2020

$11,472 (+1.9%)

$247,816 + $539,890

$787,706

2019

$11,263 (+3.5%)

$245,275 + $534,355

$779,630

2018

$10,883 (+1.6%)

$240,466 + $523,878

$764,344

2017

$10,711 (+0.4%)

$231,129 + $503,536

$734,665

2016

$10,672 (−0.3%)

$231,129 + $503,536

$734,665

2015

$10,707 (+0.9%)

$226,598 + $493,663

$720,261

2014

$10,615 (+2.3%)

$218,823 + $476,724

$695,547

2013

$10,372 (+7.6%)

$218,823 + $476,724

$695,547

2012

$9,637 (+0.9%)

$217,835 + $474,570

$692,405

2011

$9,553 (+4.3%)

$213,564 + $465,265

$678,829

2010

$9,161 (+22.1%)

$209,377 + $456,143

$665,520

2009

$7,505 (+47.2%)

$207,813 + $452,734

$660,547

2008

$5,099

$208,307 + $340,128

$548,435

*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

4,840 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

3,184

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5700200024

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Window Features: Window Coverings
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Other
Rooms Total: 6

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,457

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Garden/Play

Property Information
Living Area: 1457
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1932

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4840
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Zoning: R-6

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,184
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,840 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700200024

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 • 0.9mi

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

0.77% 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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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

$1.45M – $1.75M

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Home values near 705 Wellesley Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
695 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1912 Sq. Ft.	$1,447,462
709 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,705,034

Address	Redfin Estimate
703 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 941 Sq. Ft.	$1,097,293
712 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1963 Sq. Ft.	$1,568,698

Address	Redfin Estimate
715 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$1,469,476
667 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1735 Sq. Ft.	$1,497,000

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