85 Stratford Rd

952 Sq. Ft.
$1,066 / Sq. Ft.
952
Sq. Ft.
$1,066
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to a timeless 1938 Craftsman retreat with stunning Bay and San Francisco skyline views! This single-level home offers thoughtfully designed living spaces with an idyllic yard. Refinished hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and an open layout connect the living, dining, and updated kitchen. Enjoy the kitchen's Carrara marble counters, Shaker cabinets, and stainless appliances. A dedicated pantry prep area with sink, making cooking a joy for the home chef who values form, efficiency, and the...Welcome to a timeless 1938 Craftsman retreat with stunning Bay and San Francisco skyline views! This single-level home offers thoughtfully designed living spaces with an idyllic yard. Refinished hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and an open layout connect the living, dining, and updated kitchen. Enjoy the kitchen's Carrara marble counters, Shaker cabinets, and stainless appliances. A dedicated pantry prep area with sink, making cooking a joy for the home chef who values form, efficiency, and the space to share cooking with others. The serene primary suite features French doors that open to the backyard patio. A versatile bonus garage room offers space for a gym, workshop, or studio, plus dedicated laundry and interior access. Large flat yard space with slate hardscape patio and a large terrace planting area makes the outside spaces perfect for evening dining, afternoon BBQs, or peaceful relaxation among fruit trees. Updated systems include a new floor furnace and tankless water heater. Enjoy a one-car garage, two off-street spaces, and easy access to Kensington and Berkeley restaurants, shops, Tilden Park trails and transportation.
  1. Listed by Mark Lederer • DRE #01345197 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 85 Stratford Road

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached, Off Street
Total # Parking Spaces
3
LISTING UPDATED: 11/27/2025 02:00 AM

Property Details for 85 Stratford Road

StatusSold
MLS #41116108
Days on Compass15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,038 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Mark Lederer, DRE #01345197

Sold By Compass, Robert Parker, DRE #01923837

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Building Information for 85 Stratford Road

Stories2Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,038 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,989 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,947

Property Taxes

$1,042

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 85 Stratford Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom, Other
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Description: Level, Up Slope, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3038
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3038.0
  • Roof: Metal
  • Sq Ft Apx: 952
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Terraced Up, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscaped
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Acres: 0.07
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Berkeley Park > Stratford
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 571-190-012-5
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 85 Stratford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41116108

$1,015,000
Nov 25, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41116108

$1,015,000
Nov 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920564384

$1,015,000

+3.8% / yr

Nov 13, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41116108

Nov 13, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41116108

Oct 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41116108

$979,000
Oct 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41116108

$979,000
Jul 7, 2017

Sold

EBRD #40784169

$740,000
Jun 30, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599744511

$740,000
Jun 13, 2017

Pending

EBRD #40784169

Jun 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40784169

$599,950
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41116108

$1,015,000
11/25/2025

Sold

EBRD #41116108

$1,015,000
11/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920564384

$1,015,000

+3.8% / yr

11/13/2025

Pending

EBRD #41116108

11/13/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41116108

10/29/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41116108

$979,000
10/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41116108

$979,000
07/07/2017

Sold

EBRD #40784169

$740,000
06/30/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599744511

$740,000
06/13/2017

Pending

EBRD #40784169

06/05/2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40784169

$599,950

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

Public Records for 85 Stratford Road

Taxable ValueLand$746,186Additions$95,802Total$841,988
Tax Record2025$12,507 ($1,042 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt952 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt952 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1945ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-190-012-5

Schools near 85 Stratford 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 - 6 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

Richmond Charter Academy
Charter6 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 Red Oak Realty, Mark Lederer, DRE #01345197

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