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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $750,000 on Jul 21, 2014

257 TRINITY AVE

KENSINGTON, CA 94708
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,904 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750,000 · Jul 21, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,088 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$919,406 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$674,232
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$245,174
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$901,379

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
65
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
16
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
48
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyCONTRA COSTA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Bayou

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Kensington Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
H
El Cerrito High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi

District: West Contra Costa Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94708These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.583

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,453 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$190,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$233,719
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

257 Trinity Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Kensington
  • Older than 98% of homes in Contra Costa County

How it measures up in Berkeley 94708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94708.

Living area1,904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 257 Trinity Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKensingtonBerkeley 94708Contra Costa County
Living areabigger than1,904 ft²51% of homes49% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²5% of homes6% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192916% of homes22% of homes2% of homes

About 257 Trinity Ave

When did 257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA last sell?

257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA last sold on Jul 21, 2014 for $750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA?

257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,904 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA built?

257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA?

257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA is assigned to Kensington Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; El Cerrito High School (high), rated B; Fred T. Korematsu Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in West Contra Costa Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,617 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is bigger than 49% of them (1,904 ft² against a typical 1,920 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1929 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA was $14,088. The county assessed it at $919,406.

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