257 Trinity Avenue

Sold 7/21/14
Sold 7/21/14
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Last Sold Price
$750,000
3 beds1,904 sqft

257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1929Year Built
$394/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Traditional-style home offers expansive views of the SF Bay, Golden Gate & Mt Tam. Three bedrooms,two baths on the upper level, and one bedroom, one bath on the lower level with sep entrance. Close to Kensington Hilltop, Tilden Park, public transportation & shops. Great opportunity. Open Sunday!Traditional-style home offers expansive views of the SF Bay, Golden Gate & Mt Tam. Three bedrooms,two baths on the upper level, and one bedroom, one bath on the lower level with sep entrance. Close to Kensington Hilltop, Tilden Park, public transportation & shops. Great opportunity. Open Sunday!
  • Listed by: MITCHELL LUCIO DRE #01216080 • MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY
Listing closed: 07/21/2014 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40654456
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,550,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

115.2%

Kensington, CA

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Listing Courtesy of MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY, MITCHELL LUCIO, DRE #01216080

Sold By Zephyr Real Estate, Ravi Malhotra, DRE #01252344

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Property Information for 257 Trinity Avenue

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Contra Costa County
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Mountains, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,000 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Basement
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, In-Law Unit, Sunroom
  • Primary Bath Features: Shower Over Tub
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: In-Law Quarters, Sun Porch
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Other
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
  • Model: Traditional
  • Pets: Allowed - Yes
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1904
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Patio
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Zoning: R-6-
  • Acres: 0.091827
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 2096
  • Directions to Property: Wellesley to Kenyon to Trinity
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Census Tract: 3920.00
  • Parcel Number: 570-142-025
  • Board ID: BERKELEY

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School: 27846
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-110
  • High School: 27816
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 257 Trinity Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2014

Sold

MLSListings #EB40654456

$750,000—
Jul 21, 2014

Sold

EBRD #40654456

$750,000—
Jul 17, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #420078818

$750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2014

Sold

MLSListings #EB40654456

$750,000
07/21/2014

Sold

EBRD #40654456

$750,000
07/17/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #420078818

$750,000

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Public records

257 Trinity Avenue

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

1,904 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,904 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

4,000 SqFt

Style

Duplex

Schools near 257 Trinity Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
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

Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
CharterK to 8

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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$750,000
3
1,904
4,000
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$725,000
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1.5
1,806
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4,000
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4
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4,000
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