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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,969 sqft$406/sqft
51 Rincon Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
Multi FamilyProperty Type
6,160 sq ftLot Size
1964Year Built
$406/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Two Units. Endless Potential. One Golden Opportunity. Welcome to the unicorn of the neighborhood! A duplex amongst a street of single family homes, offering double the potential. It's a bit of a fixer, but that's code for "opportunity awaits". Whether you're an investor, seasoned contractor, or an owner-occupier ready for a project, this is a chance to transform 51 Rincon Rd into something spectacular. Unit A (upper) is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, with a cozy fireplace and approx. 1,212 sq ft. Add in the...Two Units. Endless Potential. One Golden Opportunity. Welcome to the unicorn of the neighborhood! A duplex amongst a street of single family homes, offering double the potential. It's a bit of a fixer, but that's code for "opportunity awaits". Whether you're an investor, seasoned contractor, or an owner-occupier ready for a project, this is a chance to transform 51 Rincon Rd into something spectacular. Unit A (upper) is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, with a cozy fireplace and approx. 1,212 sq ft. Add in the front wrap-around balcony and back deck and you've got indoor/outdoor living. Unit B (lower) is a compact 1-bedroom, 1-bath, approx. 757 sq ft, complete with it's own balcony. And did I mention the peek-a-boo views? On a clear day, you can catch glimmers of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. Bring your vision and turn this duplex into your success story.
  • Listed by: Diane Britto DRE #01065211 • Christie's Intl RE Sereno
Listing closed: 08/11/2025 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41104489

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,525,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

124.8%

Kensington, CA

9 comparable properties found

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1

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Sold 08/27/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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$2,000,000 | 21 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94707
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Square Feet
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Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,900,000 | 148 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708
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$1,400,000 | 24 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
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4
Bedrooms
2,261
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a view of outdoor space yard and patio
7

$2,022,000

Sold 10/28/24

4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.39
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
8

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Sold 12/05/25

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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,750,000 | 51 Franciscan Way, Kensington, CA 94707
9

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Sold 03/13/26

4
Bedrooms
2,333
Square Feet
0.29
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Christie's Intl RE Sereno, Diane Britto, DRE #01065211

Sold By KW Advisors East Bay, Joshua Dickinson, DRE #01918183

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Property Information for 51 Rincon Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential Income / DUPLEX
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Building Type: DUPLEX
  • Property Sub Type: DUPLEX
  • Garage/Parking: Tandem Parking
  • View: Bay, Partial, Trees/Woods
  • Park Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,160 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Laundry: Inside Unit
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air 1 Zone, MultiUnits
  • Water/Sewer: Public, PublicSewer, Water District
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Dryer, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter, Smoke Detector(s), Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6160
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6160.0
  • Roof: Flat
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1969
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Terraced Up
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Zoning: R-6
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Please use GPS
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Census Tract: 3910/1
  • Parcel Number: 572-022-013-5
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Some Units Have: Deck, Dishwasher, Patio, Fireplaces
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: Other
  • Miscellaneous Features: Balcony/Patio, Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Parking Description: Carport - 1, No Garage, On Street, Street Parking, Tandem Parking
  • Existing Lease Terms: Building Vacant
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electric, Gas, Trash, Water, Other
  • Financial Data Source: None
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: Unit A
  • Occupied By 1: Vacant
  • Dining Room 1: Yes
  • Air Cond 1: No
  • Fireplace 1: Yes
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 3
  • Bathrooms 1: 2
  • Parking Spaces 1: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 1: 1,212
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: Unit B
  • Occupied By 2: Vacant
  • Air Cond 2: No
  • Fireplace 2: No
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 1
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 2: 757
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Balcony/Patio, Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 51 Rincon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41104489

$800,000
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41104489

$800,000
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41104489

$800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41104489

$800,000
08/11/2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41104489

$800,000
08/11/2025

Sold

EBRD #41104489

$800,000

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

Public Records for 51 Rincon Road

Taxable ValueLand$500,000Additions$300,000Total$800,000
Tax Record2025$13,887 ($1,157 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,969 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,969 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,160 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1964Year Renovated1964ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN572-022-013

Schools near 51 Rincon 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: 51 Rincon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$800,000
4
1,969
6,160
2
1
1,071
5,002
$1,150,000
4
2.5
1,502
5,984
$3,100,000
4
6,570
22,000
3
2
1,981
6,560
4
2
1,899
6,160

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