SOLD NOV 25, 2025

Off Market Nov 2025 for $1M

$1,083,031

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,034/mo

•

952

sq ft

85 Stratford Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

About this home

Welcome to a timeless 1938 Craftsman retreat with stunning Bay and San Francisco skyline views! This single-level home offers thoughtfully designed living spaces with an idyllic yard. Refinished hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and an open layout connect the living, dining, and updated kitchen. Enjoy the kitchen's Carrara marble counters, Shaker cabinets, and stainless appliances. A dedicated pantry prep area with sink, making cooking a joy for the home chef who values form, efficiency, and the space to share cooking with others. The serene primary suite features French doors that open to the backyard patio. A versatile bonus garage room offers space for a gym, workshop, or studio, plus dedicated laundry and interior access. Large flat yard space with slate hardscape patio and a large terrace planting area makes the outside spaces perfect for evening dining, afternoon BBQs, or peaceful relaxation among fruit trees. Updated systems include a new floor furnace and tankless water heater. Enjoy a one-car garage, two off-street spaces, and easy access to Kensington and Berkeley restaurants, shops, Tilden Park trails and transportation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

3,038 sq ftLot Size

$1,138Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mark Lederer •DRE #01345197 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Robert Parker •DRE #01923837 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41116108

Redfin Estimate

$1,083,031

$68K since sold in November 2025$24K since August

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C
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E
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F
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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated August 2026

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Seller's market

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1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$822 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

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Sale history for 85 Stratford Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41116108

Nov 25, 2025

Sold

$1,015,000

$1,066/sq ft

Nov 14, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 29, 2025

Listed

$979,000

$1,028/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40784169

Jul 7, 2017

Sold

$740,000

$777/sq ft

Jun 13, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 5, 2017

Listed

$599,950

$630/sq ft

Kensington Park well maintained home with lots of potential. The Gleaming Hardwood Floors set off this Charming Home. Only minutes to the Award Winning Kensington Hilltop Elementary, El Cerrito Plaza & BART, Colusa Circle, Tilden Park, Grizzly Peak & the freeway. The Fruit trees in the Garden area include Apple, Orange, Pear, Lemon and there are Concord Grape Vines. Trans-bay Express to San Francisco. Kensington, is described as an affluent Beautiful Unincorporated Community located in the Berkeley Hills .........

Public Records

Dec 19, 1975

Sold

$46,000

$48/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,507 (+2.3%)

$761,109 + $97,718

$858,827

2024

$12,229 (+1.9%)

$746,186 + $95,802

$841,988

2023

$12,006 (+1.5%)

$731,555 + $93,924

$825,479

2022

$11,831 (+0.4%)

$717,211 + $92,083

$809,294

2021

$11,779 (+4.5%)

$703,149 + $90,278

$793,427

2020

$11,277 (+1.9%)

$689,362 + $88,508

$777,870

2019

$11,070 (+3.5%)

$682,294 + $87,601

$769,895

2018

$10,693 (+318.4%)

$668,916 + $85,884

$754,800

2017

$2,556 (+1.1%)

$28,434 + $66,063

$94,497

2016

$2,528 (+4.0%)

$28,434 + $66,063

$94,497

2015

$2,431 (−0.2%)

$27,877 + $64,768

$92,645

2014

$2,435 (+2.0%)

$26,922 + $62,547

$89,469

2013

$2,387 (+5.6%)

$26,922 + $62,547

$89,469

2012

$2,259 (+3.6%)

$26,801 + $62,265

$89,066

2011

$2,181 (+3.4%)

$26,276 + $61,045

$87,321

2010

$2,109 (+15.8%)

$25,761 + $59,849

$85,610

2009

$1,822 (+2.1%)

$25,569 + $59,402

$84,971

2008

$1,785

$25,630 + $59,544

$85,174

Tax history for 85 Stratford Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,507 (+2.3%)

$761,109 + $97,718

$858,827

2024

$12,229 (+1.9%)

$746,186 + $95,802

$841,988

2023

$12,006 (+1.5%)

$731,555 + $93,924

$825,479

2022

$11,831 (+0.4%)

$717,211 + $92,083

$809,294

2021

$11,779 (+4.5%)

$703,149 + $90,278

$793,427

2020

$11,277 (+1.9%)

$689,362 + $88,508

$777,870

2019

$11,070 (+3.5%)

$682,294 + $87,601

$769,895

2018

$10,693 (+318.4%)

$668,916 + $85,884

$754,800

2017

$2,556 (+1.1%)

$28,434 + $66,063

$94,497

2016

$2,528 (+4.0%)

$28,434 + $66,063

$94,497

2015

$2,431 (−0.2%)

$27,877 + $64,768

$92,645

2014

$2,435 (+2.0%)

$26,922 + $62,547

$89,469

2013

$2,387 (+5.6%)

$26,922 + $62,547

$89,469

2012

$2,259 (+3.6%)

$26,801 + $62,265

$89,066

2011

$2,181 (+3.4%)

$26,276 + $61,045

$87,321

2010

$2,109 (+15.8%)

$25,761 + $59,849

$85,610

2009

$1,822 (+2.1%)

$25,569 + $59,402

$84,971

2008

$1,785

$25,630 + $59,544

$85,174

*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

3,038 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1945

Sq. Ft.

952

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5711900125

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Jun 23, 2017 • Final

Building - residential plumbing

Install an earthquake gas shut off valve.

Gas

Jul 25, 2011 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Remodel a bathroom by replacing the shower walls, toilet, vanity, and lighting.

Bathroom

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, Off Street

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: In Garage
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Disposal,Pantry,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 4
Room Type: Bonus Room, Other
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 952
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Fencing: Fenced

Property Information
Living Area: 952
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1938

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3038
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 952
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,038 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5711900125

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

5/10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.03M – $1.25M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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68 Stratford Road, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3476 Sq. Ft.	$2,461,715

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Stratford Road, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1876 Sq. Ft.	$1,587,957
72 Stratford Road, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2361 Sq. Ft.	$1,798,397

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