Great opportunity in Kensington! Three units. The front house divided into upper and lower units, plus a detached cottage at the rear of this 7,493 sq.ft. lot. All have hardwood floors, are separately metered; each unit has own furnace/water heater. Stroll up Ardmore Path to Kensington Village for breakfast at Inn Kensington, groceries at Young's Market or Raxakoul Coffee and supplies at Kensington ACE Hardware House: Lower Unit: 1 BR; 1 BA: woodburning fireplace (924 sf) House: Upper Unit: 2 BR; 1 BA: woodburning fireplace (826 sf) Detached Cottage: 1 BR; 1 BA: large bedroom (785 sf) 2 Car Garage: (289 sf) Long Driveway: Tandem Parking for 2 or more cars Refer to California State Rental Rules and Regulations for rights and responsibilities. AC Transit bus to Downtown Berkeley BART at Arlington and Coventry. Room identification, measurements, square footage, room counts and other details generally differ from public records. Neither agents nor sellers have verified square footage, room dimensions, room counts, and public/other records. Buyers are advised to investigate for themselves
Multi-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
7,493 sq ftLot Size
$684Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ira Serkes•DRE #00936453• Compass
Listed by Carol Serkes•DRE #01143916• MLSListing
Bought with Alissa Custer•DRE #01703944• District Homes
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41083206
Feb 25, 2025
Sold
$1,250,000
$714/sq ft
Feb 4, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 22, 2025
Listed
$1,000,000
$571/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1980
Sold
$168,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,875 (+2.1%)
$1,020,000 + $255,000
$1,275,000
2024
$7,713 (+1.7%)
$156,721 + $225,009
$381,730
2023
$7,587 (+1.6%)
$153,649 + $220,598
$374,247
2022
$7,467 (+0.8%)
$150,637 + $216,273
$366,910
2021
$7,409 (+3.6%)
$147,684 + $212,033
$359,717
2020
$7,149 (+1.2%)
$144,789 + $207,876
$352,665
2019
$7,064 (+2.1%)
$143,305 + $205,745
$349,050
2018
$6,918 (+1.3%)
$140,496 + $201,711
$342,207
2017
$6,830 (+0.6%)
$135,042 + $193,879
$328,921
2016
$6,790 (−0.2%)
$135,042 + $193,879
$328,921
2015
$6,804
$132,395 + $190,078
$322,473
2014
$6,801 (+2.0%)
$127,853 + $183,556
$311,409
2013
$6,666 (+6.0%)
$127,853 + $183,556
$311,409
2012
$6,287 (+1.2%)
$127,276 + $182,727
$310,003
2011
$6,215 (+5.6%)
$124,781 + $179,145
$303,926
2010
$5,886 (+11.1%)
$122,335 + $175,633
$297,968
2009
$5,299 (+1.2%)
$121,421 + $174,321
$295,742
2008
$5,236
$121,710 + $174,736
$296,446
Tax history for 717 Coventry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,875 (+2.1%)
$1,020,000 + $255,000
$1,275,000
2024
$7,713 (+1.7%)
$156,721 + $225,009
$381,730
2023
$7,587 (+1.6%)
$153,649 + $220,598
$374,247
2022
$7,467 (+0.8%)
$150,637 + $216,273
$366,910
2021
$7,409 (+3.6%)
$147,684 + $212,033
$359,717
2020
$7,149 (+1.2%)
$144,789 + $207,876
$352,665
2019
$7,064 (+2.1%)
$143,305 + $205,745
$349,050
2018
$6,918 (+1.3%)
$140,496 + $201,711
$342,207
2017
$6,830 (+0.6%)
$135,042 + $193,879
$328,921
2016
$6,790 (−0.2%)
$135,042 + $193,879
$328,921
2015
$6,804
$132,395 + $190,078
$322,473
2014
$6,801 (+2.0%)
$127,853 + $183,556
$311,409
2013
$6,666 (+6.0%)
$127,853 + $183,556
$311,409
2012
$6,287 (+1.2%)
$127,276 + $182,727
$310,003
2011
$6,215 (+5.6%)
$124,781 + $179,145
$303,926
2010
$5,886 (+11.1%)
$122,335 + $175,633
$297,968
2009
$5,299 (+1.2%)
$121,421 + $174,321
$295,742
2008
$5,236
$121,710 + $174,736
$296,446
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,493 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1915
Sq. Ft.
1,750
Year built
1915
Style
Other
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5711300227
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/rp/repair
Repair termite damage on the front and rear steps and the fascia.
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
Total # of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: No Hookups
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
Room Information
Basement: Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Frame
Building Area Total: 1,750
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Garden
Property Information
Living Area: 1750
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Other Units: Detached Cottage(s)
Year Built: 1915
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7493
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Utilities
Utility Information
Separate Meter: Electric, Gas
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Air Conditioning: No
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 Air Conditioning: No
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 Air Conditioning: No
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 3
Some Units Have: Patio, Fireplaces
School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Community Information
Community Features: Play Area
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,750
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,493 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5711300227
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.14M – $1.38M
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