Architect designed ARTS & CRAFTS! Lush, private setting w/ SF views. Private courtyard. Indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Award quality detail! One level (except loft). NOT A DRIVE-BY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
8,500 sq ftLot Size
$911Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Cohn•DRE #00517934• The GRUBB Company
Bought with Todd Hodson•DRE #00909437• Red Oak Realty
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23023299
Redfin Estimate
$1,961,944
$1.1M since sold in March 2011$82K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 28.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23023299
Oct 20, 2003
Sold
$860,000
$399/sq ft
Jul 8, 2003
Listed
$879,000
$408/sq ft
Architect designed ARTS & CRAFTS! Lush, private setting w/ SF views. Private courtyard. Indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Award quality detail! One level (except loft). NOT A DRIVE-BY!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20004101
Feb 23, 2000
Sold
$300,000
$139/sq ft
Jan 20, 2000
Listing Removed
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Jan 6, 2000
Listed
$285,000
$132/sq ft
needs work. quiet cul-de-sac location. sunny patio, large lot has Bay and views of both Bridges. Lots of potential. Pre-inspections are encouraged.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,269 (+104.7%)
$627,259 + $522,714
$1,149,973
2024
$7,949 (−49.0%)
$614,960 + $512,465
$1,127,425
2023
$15,600 (+1.4%)
$602,902 + $502,417
$1,105,319
2022
$15,383 (+0.3%)
$591,081 + $492,566
$1,083,647
2021
$15,330 (+4.5%)
$579,492 + $482,908
$1,062,400
2020
$14,675 (+1.6%)
$568,130 + $473,440
$1,041,570
2019
$14,445 (+3.1%)
$562,305 + $468,586
$1,030,891
2018
$14,015 (+1.6%)
$551,280 + $459,399
$1,010,679
2017
$13,791 (+0.3%)
$529,874 + $441,561
$971,435
2016
$13,745 (+5.5%)
$529,874 + $441,561
$971,435
2015
$13,029 (+6.6%)
$519,485 + $432,903
$952,388
2014
$12,227 (+2.4%)
$444,546 + $370,454
$815,000
2013
$11,943 (+5.7%)
$444,546 + $370,454
$815,000
2012
$11,295 (−9.8%)
$436,364 + $363,636
$800,000
2011
$12,527 (+13.6%)
$436,364 + $363,636
$800,000
2010
$11,024 (−0.3%)
$481,799 + $398,201
$880,000
2009
$11,052 (−7.1%)
$433,620 + $358,380
$792,000
2008
$11,900
$447,855 + $370,145
$818,000
Tax history for 85 Kingston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,269 (+104.7%)
$627,259 + $522,714
$1,149,973
2024
$7,949 (−49.0%)
$614,960 + $512,465
$1,127,425
2023
$15,600 (+1.4%)
$602,902 + $502,417
$1,105,319
2022
$15,383 (+0.3%)
$591,081 + $492,566
$1,083,647
2021
$15,330 (+4.5%)
$579,492 + $482,908
$1,062,400
2020
$14,675 (+1.6%)
$568,130 + $473,440
$1,041,570
2019
$14,445 (+3.1%)
$562,305 + $468,586
$1,030,891
2018
$14,015 (+1.6%)
$551,280 + $459,399
$1,010,679
2017
$13,791 (+0.3%)
$529,874 + $441,561
$971,435
2016
$13,745 (+5.5%)
$529,874 + $441,561
$971,435
2015
$13,029 (+6.6%)
$519,485 + $432,903
$952,388
2014
$12,227 (+2.4%)
$444,546 + $370,454
$815,000
2013
$11,943 (+5.7%)
$444,546 + $370,454
$815,000
2012
$11,295 (−9.8%)
$436,364 + $363,636
$800,000
2011
$12,527 (+13.6%)
$436,364 + $363,636
$800,000
2010
$11,024 (−0.3%)
$481,799 + $398,201
$880,000
2009
$11,052 (−7.1%)
$433,620 + $358,380
$792,000
2008
$11,900
$447,855 + $370,145
$818,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Feb 26, 2011 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Install a gas shut off device.
Gas
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON PARK EXT 02
Living Sq. Ft: 2,154
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,930
Building Sq. Ft: 2,154
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: KENSINGTON PARK EXT #2 35
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 246
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,500
Legal Lot Number: 35
Acres: 0.1951
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,154
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5710100065
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
3/10 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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Historical weather
Kensington, CA • 94707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.86M – $2.26M
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