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
$848Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by TODD HODSON•DRE #00909437• MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY
Bought with CATHERINE KRUEGER•DRE #01271748• MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY
*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
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Lot depth
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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
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
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