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.
Sold for $1,320,000
$1,320,000
820 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,855sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.26 Acres Lot
$1,319,300 Zestimate®
$712/sqft
$4,527 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,319,300
$1.20M - $1.45M
$4,527/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 08, 2025 at 09:32am
Listed by:
Alissa Custer DRE #01703944 510-460-5105,
District Homes,
Jessica Waggoner DRE #02084131 510-604-4009,
District Homes
Bought with:
Kevin Cunningham, DRE #02011287
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41115454
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Features
- Den, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Two-Way, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,855
- Total interior livable area: 1,855 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Hills, Pasture
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 5731010087
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Brick Veneer
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $1,320,000+14.9%$712/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41115454 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2025 | Pending sale | $1,149,000$619/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41115454 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+79.5%$619/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41115454 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2002 | Sold | $640,000$345/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,310 +2.6% | $926,916 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,979 +2.1% | $908,742 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,718 +1.6% | $890,925 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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Estimated market value
$1,319,300