801 Coventry Road is a classic example of the medieval European countryside style, built with romance, coziness, beautiful materials, and whimsical elements that will make you smile. Often known as Storybook style this captivating home is attributed to W.R Yelland a well known Berkeley Architect active in the 1920's and 30's It features beautiful living room with magnificent peaked wooden ceiling, multi-lite windows, fireplace and massive brick fireplace surround. On an elegant street within five minutes walk to Kensington Village, it has a big wrap-around garden with stately trees and quiet outdoor spaces.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
3,780 sq ftLot Size
$871Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Todd Hodson•DRE #00909437• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Catherine Krueger•DRE #01271748• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40860397
May 22, 2019
Sold
$1,325,000
$685/sq ft
May 22, 2019
Sold
$1,325,000
$685/sq ft
Apr 24, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 10, 2019
Listed
$1,025,000
$530/sq ft
Apr 10, 2019
Listed
$1,025,000
$530/sq ft
801 Coventry Road is a classic example of the medieval European countryside style, built with romance, coziness, beautiful materials, and whimsical elements that will make you smile. Often known as Storybook style this captivating home is attributed to W.R Yelland a well known Berkeley Architect active in the 1920's and 30's It features beautiful living room with magnificent peaked wooden ceiling, multi-lite windows, fireplace and massive brick fireplace surround. On an elegant street within five minutes walk to Kensington Village, it has a big wrap-around garden with stately trees and quiet outdoor spaces.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,657 (+2.3%)
$1,024,044 + $483,574
$1,507,618
2024
$20,188 (+1.9%)
$1,003,965 + $474,093
$1,478,058
2023
$19,814 (+1.3%)
$984,280 + $464,798
$1,449,078
2022
$19,558 (+0.2%)
$964,981 + $455,685
$1,420,666
2021
$19,512 (+4.5%)
$946,060 + $446,750
$1,392,810
2020
$18,671 (+650.2%)
$927,510 + $437,991
$1,365,501
2019
$2,489 (+0.8%)
$918,000 + $433,500
$1,351,500
2018
$2,469 (+1.2%)
$36,184 + $45,901
$82,085
2017
$2,441 (+1.3%)
$34,780 + $44,119
$78,899
2016
$2,410 (+0.3%)
$34,780 + $44,119
$78,899
2015
$2,402 (−0.2%)
$34,099 + $43,254
$77,353
2014
$2,407 (+1.9%)
$32,930 + $41,771
$74,701
2013
$2,362 (+5.0%)
$32,930 + $41,771
$74,701
2012
$2,250 (−1.2%)
$32,782 + $41,583
$74,365
2011
$2,278 (+2.9%)
$32,140 + $40,768
$72,908
2010
$2,214 (+14.9%)
$31,510 + $39,969
$71,479
2009
$1,928 (+1.3%)
$31,275 + $39,671
$70,946
2008
$1,903
$31,350 + $39,766
$71,116
Tax history for 801 Coventry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,657 (+2.3%)
$1,024,044 + $483,574
$1,507,618
2024
$20,188 (+1.9%)
$1,003,965 + $474,093
$1,478,058
2023
$19,814 (+1.3%)
$984,280 + $464,798
$1,449,078
2022
$19,558 (+0.2%)
$964,981 + $455,685
$1,420,666
2021
$19,512 (+4.5%)
$946,060 + $446,750
$1,392,810
2020
$18,671 (+650.2%)
$927,510 + $437,991
$1,365,501
2019
$2,489 (+0.8%)
$918,000 + $433,500
$1,351,500
2018
$2,469 (+1.2%)
$36,184 + $45,901
$82,085
2017
$2,441 (+1.3%)
$34,780 + $44,119
$78,899
2016
$2,410 (+0.3%)
$34,780 + $44,119
$78,899
2015
$2,402 (−0.2%)
$34,099 + $43,254
$77,353
2014
$2,407 (+1.9%)
$32,930 + $41,771
$74,701
2013
$2,362 (+5.0%)
$32,930 + $41,771
$74,701
2012
$2,250 (−1.2%)
$32,782 + $41,583
$74,365
2011
$2,278 (+2.9%)
$32,140 + $40,768
$72,908
2010
$2,214 (+14.9%)
$31,510 + $39,969
$71,479
2009
$1,928 (+1.3%)
$31,275 + $39,671
$70,946
2008
$1,903
$31,350 + $39,766
$71,116
*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
3,780 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
1,935
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5710800128
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Oct 20, 2023 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Install an owner-provided car charger from the garage sub-panel to the outside wall by the driveway. The unit will be hardwired with self-contained ground fault circuit interrupter protection and no receptacle.
Electrical
Ev charger
Aug 18, 2022 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove roofing material down to the skip sheathing and install plywood. Install composition shingles on the main roof and a double layer of modified bitumen on the low pitched valley roof at the rear of the 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.