820 Kensington Rd

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$1,320,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,855 Sq. Ft.
$712 / Sq. Ft.
1,855
Sq. Ft.
$712
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 12/5/25
Sold 12/5/25
a front view of a house with a garden

Description

One-level living with magnificent canyon views, this El Cerrito mid-century is beautifully appointed and move-in ready. With substantial improvements including beautiful updates to the kitchen, solar panels + Tesla power wall, and drought-resistant landscaping, this home has been curated for today’s buyer. 820 Kensington features soaring wood-and-beam ceilings with a wrap-around brick fireplace, all original mid-century features. With expansive windows offering views of the verdant oak forests and...One-level living with magnificent canyon views, this El Cerrito mid-century is beautifully appointed and move-in ready. With substantial improvements including beautiful updates to the kitchen, solar panels + Tesla power wall, and drought-resistant landscaping, this home has been curated for today’s buyer. 820 Kensington features soaring wood-and-beam ceilings with a wrap-around brick fireplace, all original mid-century features. With expansive windows offering views of the verdant oak forests and eye-level with gliding raptors, the outdoors are brought in. Three spacious bedrooms - one of which is an updated en-suite - have garden views, the kitchen is newly updated with new stainless steel appliances and stunning green granite countertops, and an attached two-car garage makes living easy. A peaceful garden path leads to a bonus studio, the perfect work-from-home office…no need for a zoom background with Wildcat Canyon at your back! A quick drive down Moeser or along Arlington leads to local coffee shops, grocery stores, and BART.
  1. Listed by Alissa Custer • DRE #01703944 • District Homes
  2. Listed by Jessica Waggoner • DRE #02084131 • District Homes

Property Details for 820 Kensington Road

City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
EL CERRITO HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached
View
Canyon, Hills, Pasture
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2025 02:00 AM

Property Details for 820 Kensington Road

StatusSold
MLS #41115454
Days on Compass22
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,340 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of District Homes, Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944; District Homes, Jessica Waggoner, DRE #02084131

Sold By Red Oak Realty, Kevin Cunningham, DRE #02011287

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Building Information for 820 Kensington Road

Stories1Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,340 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,542 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,433

Property Taxes

$1,109

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 820 Kensington Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room, Two-Way, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Den, Office
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Double Vanity
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Brick Veneer
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 11340
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11340.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1855
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Acres: 0.26
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Moeser Ln to Terrace Dr to Kensington Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 573-101-008-7
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 820 Kensington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41115454

$1,320,000—
Dec 5, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41115454

$1,320,000—
Nov 18, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921815685

$1,320,000

+3.2% / yr

Nov 13, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41115454

—
Nov 13, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41115454

—
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41115454

$1,149,000—
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41115454

$1,149,000—
Jul 23, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #97113188

$640,000—
Jul 22, 2002

Sold

RESFAR #22016463

$640,000—
Jul 22, 2002

Sold

EBRD #22016463

$640,000—
Jul 22, 2002

Sold

MLSListings #EB22016463

$640,000—
Jun 20, 2002

Pending

EBRD #22016463

—
Jun 20, 2002

Pending

MLSListings #EB22016463

—
Jun 20, 2002

Pending

RESFAR #22016463

—
May 31, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB22016463

$595,000—
May 31, 2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #22016463

$595,000—
May 31, 2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #22016463

$595,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Sold

EBRD #41115454

$1,320,000
12/05/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41115454

$1,320,000
11/18/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921815685

$1,320,000

+3.2% / yr

11/13/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41115454

—
11/13/2025

Pending

EBRD #41115454

—
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41115454

$1,149,000
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41115454

$1,149,000
07/23/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #97113188

$640,000
07/22/2002

Sold

RESFAR #22016463

$640,000
07/22/2002

Sold

EBRD #22016463

$640,000
07/22/2002

Sold

MLSListings #EB22016463

$640,000
06/20/2002

Pending

EBRD #22016463

—
06/20/2002

Pending

MLSListings #EB22016463

—
06/20/2002

Pending

RESFAR #22016463

—
05/31/2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB22016463

$595,000
05/31/2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #22016463

$595,000
05/31/2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #22016463

$595,000

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

Public Records for 820 Kensington Road

Taxable ValueLand$422,905Additions$504,011Total$926,916
Tax Record2025$13,310 ($1,109 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,855 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,855 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN573-101-008-7

Schools near 820 Kensington Road

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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Listing Courtesy of District Homes, Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944; District Homes, Jessica Waggoner, DRE #02084131

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