For those seeking serenity, easily accessible hiking trails and convenience to shops, restaurants & public transport, 83 kensington Rd could not be more ideally located. Watch the cows graze, hawks soar and the sun reflect on the canyon from this stunning mid-century home. The living room and dining room have vaulted beamed ceilings and open through sliding doors to an enormous deck with a glass railing. The views from inside and out are meditative. The kitchen, designed by Jarvis Architects, features a Viking range, concrete countertops and beautiful artisan-like cabinetry. The primary bedroom opens to the deck and has a glorious ensuite bath, with a deep soaking tub and walk-in shower. There are two additional bedrooms, both with custom closets and an architect-designed bath with a large walk-in shower and artful cabinetry. Additional amenities include a lovely front patio, 2 storage rooms, a large down-slope lot w/ fruit trees, updated systems, and a 2 car attached garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,041Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sheril Madden•DRE #01228854• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Elizabeth Behrens•DRE #01839898• The GRUBB Company
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40918014
Sep 25, 2020
Sold
$1,375,000
$803/sq ft
Sep 2, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 24, 2020
Listed
$1,049,000
$613/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29021488
Oct 22, 1999
Sold
$390,000
$228/sq ft
Sep 9, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 1999
Listed
$385,000
$225/sq ft
GORGEOUS CANYON VIEW FROM HUGE PRIVATE DECK! Livingroom with fireplace, dining, large kitechen. Hardwood floors under carpet, master suite with private bath. Quiet street with easy access to Arlington Ave.
Public Records
Oct 27, 1988
Sold
$357,000
$209/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 11, 1985
Sold
$225,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,962 (+2.3%)
$1,104,080 + $414,030
$1,518,110
2024
$20,482 (+1.9%)
$1,082,432 + $405,912
$1,488,344
2023
$20,099 (+1.3%)
$1,061,208 + $397,953
$1,459,161
2022
$19,837 (+0.2%)
$1,040,400 + $390,150
$1,430,550
2021
$19,790 (+129.5%)
$1,020,000 + $382,500
$1,402,500
2020
$8,623 (+1.5%)
$1,000,000 + $375,000
$1,375,000
2019
$8,496 (+2.7%)
$281,069 + $270,525
$551,594
2018
$8,270 (+1.5%)
$275,558 + $265,221
$540,779
2017
$8,144 (+0.5%)
$264,858 + $254,923
$519,781
2016
$8,107 (−0.2%)
$264,858 + $254,923
$519,781
2015
$8,126 (+1.4%)
$259,665 + $249,925
$509,590
2014
$8,015 (+1.2%)
$250,755 + $241,349
$492,104
2013
$7,919 (+7.3%)
$250,755 + $241,349
$492,104
2012
$7,384 (−0.4%)
$249,622 + $240,259
$489,881
2011
$7,410 (+4.0%)
$244,728 + $235,549
$480,277
2010
$7,122 (+4.0%)
$239,930 + $230,931
$470,861
2009
$6,847 (+5.7%)
$238,137 + $229,206
$467,343
2008
$6,476
$238,703 + $229,751
$468,454
Tax history for 83 Kensington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,962 (+2.3%)
$1,104,080 + $414,030
$1,518,110
2024
$20,482 (+1.9%)
$1,082,432 + $405,912
$1,488,344
2023
$20,099 (+1.3%)
$1,061,208 + $397,953
$1,459,161
2022
$19,837 (+0.2%)
$1,040,400 + $390,150
$1,430,550
2021
$19,790 (+129.5%)
$1,020,000 + $382,500
$1,402,500
2020
$8,623 (+1.5%)
$1,000,000 + $375,000
$1,375,000
2019
$8,496 (+2.7%)
$281,069 + $270,525
$551,594
2018
$8,270 (+1.5%)
$275,558 + $265,221
$540,779
2017
$8,144 (+0.5%)
$264,858 + $254,923
$519,781
2016
$8,107 (−0.2%)
$264,858 + $254,923
$519,781
2015
$8,126 (+1.4%)
$259,665 + $249,925
$509,590
2014
$8,015 (+1.2%)
$250,755 + $241,349
$492,104
2013
$7,919 (+7.3%)
$250,755 + $241,349
$492,104
2012
$7,384 (−0.4%)
$249,622 + $240,259
$489,881
2011
$7,410 (+4.0%)
$244,728 + $235,549
$480,277
2010
$7,122 (+4.0%)
$239,930 + $230,931
$470,861
2009
$6,847 (+5.7%)
$238,137 + $229,206
$467,343
2008
$6,476
$238,703 + $229,751
$468,454
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,712
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5730910089
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Bidet, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Stone
Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Storage, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer, Sink
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.