Last Sold Price
2 beds1,158 sqft$848/sqft
293 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Description

Charming Kensington cottage ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a great walking neighborhood by the Kensington Circle. (Farmers market on Sundays). Light filled living room with open beam ceiling, adjoining dining area and wood burning brick fireplace. Freshly painted, interior and exterior. Refinished hardwood floors. Split level floorplan with upper bedrooms and bath. Small den/office that overlooks a private landscaped yard & patio. Separate laundry & pantry area. Partially finished garage...Charming Kensington cottage ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a great walking neighborhood by the Kensington Circle. (Farmers market on Sundays). Light filled living room with open beam ceiling, adjoining dining area and wood burning brick fireplace. Freshly painted, interior and exterior. Refinished hardwood floors. Split level floorplan with upper bedrooms and bath. Small den/office that overlooks a private landscaped yard & patio. Separate laundry & pantry area. Partially finished garage with a workshop/bonus room. Less than a mile from BART, the El Cerrito Plaza and the Solano Ave shops and restaurants. Kensington Elementary. First time on market in over 65 years.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/27/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by GLEN BELL • DRE #00802040 • BHG RE RELIANCE PARTNERS

Property Details for 293 Lexington Road

Status
MLS #
40810256
Days on Compass
16
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1939
Lot Size
0.10 AC / 4,375 SF
City
KENSINGTON
Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv
BAJA KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Workshop in Garage, Parking Area

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,120,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

116.7%

Kensington, CA

9 comparable properties found

$1,120,000 | 237 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
1

$1,120,000

Sold 09/11/24

2
Bedrooms
1,222
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$918,000 | 14 Garden Drive, Kensington, CA 94708
2

$918,000

Sold 03/05/25

2
Bedrooms
1,070
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a house view with a seating space and garden view
3

$1,020,000

Sold 04/11/25

2
Bedrooms
1,092
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$1,175,000 | 69 Stratford Road, Kensington, CA 94707
4

$1,175,000

Sold 07/15/25

2
Bedrooms
990
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
5

$1,030,000

Sold 06/04/25

2
Bedrooms
976
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$1,210,000 | 231 Yale Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
6

$1,210,000

Sold 07/31/26

2
Bedrooms
1,285
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$1,015,000 | 85 Stratford Road, Kensington, CA 94707
7

$1,015,000

Sold 11/25/25

2
Bedrooms
952
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
a front view of a house with a garage
8

$1,175,000

Sold 11/04/24

2
Bedrooms
955
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a view of a pathway of a house
9

$1,290,000

Sold 04/17/26

2
Bedrooms
1,216
Square Feet
0.09
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHG RE RELIANCE PARTNERS, GLEN BELL, DRE #00802040

Sold By THE GRUBB COMPANY, ELIZABETH BEHRENS, DRE #01839898

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Building Information for 293 Lexington Road

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,375 SF

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Property Information for 293 Lexington Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Den, Workshop
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Stall Shower, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: None
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Other
  • Lot Description: Irregular, Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4375
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4375.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1158
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Patio
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Fairmount, Colusa, Berkeley Park, Lexington Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 571-240-012-5
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: OAKLAND
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 293 Lexington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40810256

$982,000
Mar 1, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40810256

Feb 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40810256

$699,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2018

Sold

EBRD #40810256

$982,000
03/01/2018

Pending

EBRD #40810256

02/13/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40810256

$699,000

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

Public Records for 293 Lexington Road

Taxable ValueLand$899,452Additions$240,237Total$1,139,689
Tax Record2025$15,978 ($1,331 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,158 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,158 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,375 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1939ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-240-012

Schools near 293 Lexington Road

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: 293 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$982,000
2
1,158
4,375
$982,000
2
1
1,044
7,600
$1,050,000
3
1,603
4,750
$740,000
2
1,023
7,168
3
2.5
2,464
5,340
$393,500
2
1
1,277
4,536

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