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820 Kensington RdEl Cerrito, CA 94530

For Sale

$1,149,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $11,490

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.

Listed by Alissa Custer

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License #01703944

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District Homes

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alissa@majrealtors.com

Listed by Jessica Waggoner

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License #02084131

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District Homes

Last updated October 27, 2025

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Source: bridgeMLS #41115454

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodEl Cerrito
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu7
  • Size1,855 sqft
  • Price per sqft$619

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Location

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Listing History

10/22/2025
Listed by District Homes
$1,149,000

Property Details for 820 Kensington Rd

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Pasture

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,855
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11,340
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 5731010087

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Two-Way, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Den, Office, Updated Kitchen

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,855
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Rooms

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 8

Other

Location

  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO HILLS

Parking

Parking

  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer

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