Kensington Hills home with dramatic bridge to bridge and SF city views. Main level- large LR/DR combo, redwood cathedral ceilings, FP & deck access Older eat in kitchen. 2BR/1BA plus lg utility/office room. Lower level has lg family room, kitchenette, 1BR 1BA, hdwd flrs and access to bk yard. Separate entrance. Lovingly cared for by current owner for over 57 yrs. Fairly original condition though you can move right in! Short walk to Kensington Village. Garage at street level. Stone steps down thru the ivy to large front patio & front door of home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
7,015 sq ftLot Size
$596Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Betty Taisch•DRE #DRE #01026635• Coldwell Banker Realty
•415-385-8780 (agent)
•betty@taisch.com (agent)
•415-334-1880 (broker)
Bought with Kim Marienthal•DRE #DRE #00863747• Coldwell Banker Realty
*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
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,015 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
1,895
Year built
1945
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5711500172
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
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 Jul 13, 2026.
Sep 17, 2025 • Active
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system and an energy storage system in the garage. Update the solar modules and add a system controller to be placed in the garage. Install an emergency loads subpanel with a feed between the main service panel and the subpanel.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Apr 10, 2025 • Active
Building - residential electrical
Upgrade the main electrical service panel and relocate it from the north wall to the south wall of the garage. Refeed the garage subpanel from the new main panel and reconnect the existing hot tub circuit. Install a new electrical vehicle circuit and convert the existing main panel into a subpanel.
Electrical
Ev charger
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, On Site (Single Family Only)
# of Parking Total: 2
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan
Laundry Features: Inside Room
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Building Information
Living Area: 1895
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 1895
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood
Architectural Style: Traditional
Year Built: 1945
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 7015
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Size Area: 7015
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Road Surface Type: Paved Sidewalk
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,895
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,015 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5711500172
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 14 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.30M
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