NOT LISTED FOR SALE

223 Kenyon Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $985,000 - $1,228,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,082 Sq Ft
$1,033/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 08, 2020

Last sale price $1,010,000 $933 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,427/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • 1 Car Garage
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of October 2020

Picture window views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and Downtown San Francisco from this Upper Kensington home. Fantastic opportunity to move to beautiful Kensington with Tilden Park, Wildcat Canyon and many outdoor activies nearby, and within minutes of Kensington Village. Hardwood floors throughout, New Quartz Countertops, Updated bathroom, Updated Kitchen Appliances, Freshly painted exterior. Attached 1 car garage with adjoining basement for plenty of storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Hitcher

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01069191 Listed on: 08/26/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chimene Pollard

Red Oak Realty License #01808145

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5701620196

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,300

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Upper Kensington
  • Directions: Arlington Ave to Wellesley Ave to Kenyon
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 5701620196

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2020
Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Searcy Patrick and Searcy Xinrong
Bought by
Zizka Maria and Bradley Graham
Seller's Agent
Jim Hitcher
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chimene Pollard
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,010,000
Premium/Discount to List
$115,000
12.85%
Current Estimated Value
$1,129,024

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,024
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.10%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$625,420
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$492,209

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2012
Sold by
Searcy Patrick L
Bought by
Searcy Patrick L and Searcy Xinrong W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2001
Sold by
Mcgill Marion
Bought by
Searcy Patrick L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zizka Maria $1,010,000 Placer Title Company
Searcy Patrick L -- None Available
Searcy Patrick L $450,000 First California Title Compa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zizka Maria $700,000
Previous Owner Searcy Patrick L $424,100
Previous Owner Searcy Patrick L $121,350
Previous Owner Searcy Patrick L $452,250
Previous Owner Searcy Patrick L $66,500
Previous Owner Searcy Patrick L $425,000
Previous Owner Searcy Patrick L $360,000
Previous Owner Mcgill Donald $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,010,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,010,000 -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 Sold $1,010,000 +12.8% $933 / Sq Ft
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2020 08/26/20 For Sale $895,000 -- $827 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,300 $1,093,256 $947,128 $146,128
2024 $15,018 $1,071,820 $928,557 $143,263
2023 $15,018 $1,050,804 $910,350 $140,454
2022 $14,810 $1,030,200 $892,500 $137,700
2021 $14,759 $1,010,000 $875,000 $135,000
2019 $9,125 $599,108 $529,724 $69,384
2018 $8,878 $587,362 $519,338 $68,024
2017 $8,742 $575,846 $509,155 $66,691
2016 $8,707 $564,556 $499,172 $65,384
2015 $8,733 $556,076 $491,674 $64,402
2014 $8,664 $545,184 $482,043 $63,141
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Hitcher

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jim Hitcher

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (925) 785-8364

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Section Image
  • Chimene Pollard

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Chimene Pollard

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 846-3601

    2 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40918079

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 570-162-019-6

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94708

223 Kenyon Ave, Kensington, CA

This home is located at 223 Kenyon Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 since 26 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,117,629, approximately $1,032 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 223 Kenyon Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Bay East Association of REALTORS® Bay East ©2025. CCAR ©2025. bridgeMLS ©2025. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Nearby Homes