Off market apr 2013 for $843K

$2,078,609

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,102/mo

•

2,988

sq ft

730 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

5,775 sq ftLot Size

1 car garageParking

Listed by Barbara Reynolds •DRE #01234511 • Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Bought with Mary Smartt •DRE #01147082 • LAWTON ASSOCIATES

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40606732

Redfin Estimate

$2,078,609

$1.2M since sold in April 2013$37K since October

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This home's estimate is 4.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,712,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,690 sq ft
685 Oberlin Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,720,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,466 sq ft
268 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$1,876,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,403 sq ft
225 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$2,780,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,714 sq ft
450 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,670,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,296 sq ft
101 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$2,145,000
F
4 beds4 baths2,218 sq ft
212 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated October 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

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$1,300,000
3 beds3 baths1,912 sq ft
695 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
3D WALKTHROUGH
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2 beds2 baths1,497 sq ft
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VIDEO TOUR
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The views from this place are amazing to say the least, and the custom cosmetic finish work as well as layout are great. Feels larger than the stated square footage. Do not miss this master suite with a fire place. Lots of decks off the back of the...
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Sale history for 730 Wellesley Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 30, 2013

Sold

$843,500

$282/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40606732

May 19, 2013

Sold

$843,125

$282/sq ft

Mar 29, 2013

Pending

—

Mar 13, 2013

Listed

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22005911

Apr 23, 2002

Sold

$810,000

$271/sq ft

Mar 26, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 2002

Listed

Public Records

Mar 31, 1972

Sold

$35,000

$12/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,477 (+1.3%)

$596,621 + $462,347

$1,058,968

2025

$15,273 (+2.3%)

$596,621 + $462,347

$1,058,968

2024

$14,928 (+1.9%)

$584,923 + $453,282

$1,038,205

2023

$14,652 (+1.4%)

$573,454 + $444,395

$1,017,849

2022

$14,447 (+0.4%)

$562,210 + $435,682

$997,892

2021

$14,395 (+4.4%)

$551,187 + $427,140

$978,327

2020

$13,784 (+1.6%)

$540,380 + $418,765

$959,145

2019

$13,572 (+3.0%)

$534,840 + $414,472

$949,312

2018

$13,175 (+1.6%)

$524,353 + $406,346

$930,699

2017

$12,969 (+0.3%)

$503,993 + $390,568

$894,561

2016

$12,925 (−0.3%)

$503,993 + $390,568

$894,561

2015

$12,969 (+1.3%)

$494,111 + $382,910

$877,021

2014

$12,802 (+4.4%)

$477,156 + $369,771

$846,927

2013

$12,266 (+15.5%)

$477,156 + $369,771

$846,927

2012

$10,617 (−10.3%)

$419,995 + $400,005

$820,000

2011

$11,834 (−7.3%)

$379,276 + $361,224

$740,500

2010

$12,760 (+2.1%)

$420,251 + $400,249

$820,500

2009

$12,498 (+6.5%)

$476,095 + $453,435

$929,530

2008

$11,733

$477,227 + $454,513

$931,740

Tax history for 730 Wellesley Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,477 (+1.3%)

$596,621 + $462,347

$1,058,968

2025

$15,273 (+2.3%)

$596,621 + $462,347

$1,058,968

2024

$14,928 (+1.9%)

$584,923 + $453,282

$1,038,205

2023

$14,652 (+1.4%)

$573,454 + $444,395

$1,017,849

2022

$14,447 (+0.4%)

$562,210 + $435,682

$997,892

2021

$14,395 (+4.4%)

$551,187 + $427,140

$978,327

2020

$13,784 (+1.6%)

$540,380 + $418,765

$959,145

2019

$13,572 (+3.0%)

$534,840 + $414,472

$949,312

2018

$13,175 (+1.6%)

$524,353 + $406,346

$930,699

2017

$12,969 (+0.3%)

$503,993 + $390,568

$894,561

2016

$12,925 (−0.3%)

$503,993 + $390,568

$894,561

2015

$12,969 (+1.3%)

$494,111 + $382,910

$877,021

2014

$12,802 (+4.4%)

$477,156 + $369,771

$846,927

2013

$12,266 (+15.5%)

$477,156 + $369,771

$846,927

2012

$10,617 (−10.3%)

$419,995 + $400,005

$820,000

2011

$11,834 (−7.3%)

$379,276 + $361,224

$740,500

2010

$12,760 (+2.1%)

$420,251 + $400,249

$820,500

2009

$12,498 (+6.5%)

$476,095 + $453,435

$929,530

2008

$11,733

$477,227 + $454,513

$931,740

*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

5,775 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

2,988

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5700320145

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

Jul 5, 2013 • Final

Building - residential foundation repair

Repair the foundation and install bench piers according to the provided plans.

Remodel

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building/residential/rp/repair

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
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Skylight(s), Sunken Tub, Tile, Tub, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Retreat
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 3
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Eat-in Kitchen,Disposal,Oven Built-in,Range/Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 11
Room Type: Au Pair, Family Room
Fireplace Features: Brick, Circulating, Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,988

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Down
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2988
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1939

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5775
Lot Size Area: 0.132576
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.132576
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Zoning: R-6-

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,988
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,775 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700320145

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 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 • 1.8mi

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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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

$1.98M – $2.39M

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Home values near 730 Wellesley Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
734 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2501 Sq. Ft.	$1,329,343
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
740 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1838 Sq. Ft.	$1,509,590

Address	Redfin Estimate
709 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,705,034
725 Wellesley Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3558 Sq. Ft.	$2,391,042

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