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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,168 sqft

229 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.10 acresLot Size
1939Year Built
$419/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

4 bdrms, 2-1/2 baths w/stunning GG views, gracious traditional spaces & level bkyd. Light & bright, in nice condition. Remod. baths, updated kit., many orig. details, lrg bsmnt, & attached garage.4 bdrms, 2-1/2 baths w/stunning GG views, gracious traditional spaces & level bkyd. Light & bright, in nice condition. Remod. baths, updated kit., many orig. details, lrg bsmnt, & attached garage.
  • Listed by: WILLIAM MCDOWELL DRE #01004404 • BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
  • Listed by: TRACY SICHTERMAN DRE #01205767 • BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
Listing closed: 06/22/2009 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40408380
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,670,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

126.9%

Kensington, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, WILLIAM MCDOWELL, DRE #01004404; BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, TRACY SICHTERMAN, DRE #01205767

Sold By BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, MAYA TRILLING, DRE #00584621

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Property Information for 229 Trinity Avenue

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: BAY VIEW
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking, Enclosed Garage
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,200 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Stone, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Full, Laundry Room, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Formal Dining Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 0.5 Bath, Basement
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Level, Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4200
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4200.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2168
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 2096
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Census Tract: 3920.00
  • Parcel Number: 570-151-007
  • Board ID: BERKELEY

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 229 Trinity Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2009

Sold

MLSListings #EB40408380

$908,000—
Jun 22, 2009

Sold

EBRD #40408380

$908,000—
Jun 11, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #270495943

$908,000

-1.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2009

Sold

MLSListings #EB40408380

$908,000
06/22/2009

Sold

EBRD #40408380

$908,000
06/11/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #270495943

$908,000

-1.1% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

229 Trinity Avenue

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,168 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,168 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

4,200 SqFt

Schools near 229 Trinity Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 229 Trinity Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$908,000
4
2,168
4,200
–
3
1.5
1,565
4,000
–
3
2
1,469
4,500
–
4
3
1,944
4,000
$1,170,000
3
1,448
4,500
–
3
2
1,966
4,400

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Listing Courtesy of BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, WILLIAM MCDOWELL, DRE #01004404; BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, TRACY SICHTERMAN, DRE #01205767

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