Is Kensington, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say it's dog friendly

Is there wildlife in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Kensington, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Kensington, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Kensington, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Kensington, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there are community events

Is Kensington, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say kids play outside

Is Kensington, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 253 Trinity Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 253 Trinity Ave in Kensington, CA is $1,304,900 .

What is the price history for 253 Trinity Ave?

253 Trinity Ave in Kensington, CA last sold for $650,000 in January 2009.

Is Kensington a buyer's or seller's market?

Kensington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Kensington?

Residents describe Kensington, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Kensington, CA .

How big is the lot at 253 Trinity Ave?

The lot at 253 Trinity Ave in Kensington, CA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

Does 253 Trinity Ave have a garage?

Yes, 253 Trinity Ave in Kensington, CA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

253 Trinity Ave
Kensington, CA 94708

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,702 sqft

$1,304,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $8,021/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$1,304,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $8,021/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,702 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.3M

Since last month

$5K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$75K (+6.1%)

Since last sale

$655K (+100.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +38% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.3M
July 2026	$1.31M
June 2026	$1.35M
May 2026	$1.38M
April 2026	$1.35M
March 2026	$1.34M
February 2026	$1.29M
January 2026	$1.22M
2025
December 2025	$1.23M
November 2025	$1.22M
October 2025	$1.26M
September 2025	$1.24M
August 2025	$1.23M
July 2025	$1.27M
June 2025	$1.29M
May 2025	$1.3M
April 2025	$1.31M
March 2025	$1.31M
February 2025	$1.28M
January 2025	$1.22M
2024
December 2024	$1.24M
November 2024	$1.23M
October 2024	$1.29M
September 2024	$1.25M
August 2024	$1.28M
July 2024	$1.32M
June 2024	$1.37M
May 2024	$1.4M
April 2024	$1.39M
March 2024	$1.39M
February 2024	$1.35M
January 2024	$1.26M
2023
December 2023	$1.25M
November 2023	$1.26M
October 2023	$1.31M
September 2023	$1.31M
August 2023	$1.32M
July 2023	$1.35M
June 2023	$1.38M
May 2023	$1.36M
April 2023	$1.34M
March 2023	$1.31M
February 2023	$1.25M
January 2023	$1.22M
2022
December 2022	$1.23M
November 2022	$1.26M
October 2022	$1.28M
September 2022	$1.27M
August 2022	$1.29M
July 2022	$1.42M
June 2022	$1.55M
May 2022	$1.59M
April 2022	$1.62M
March 2022	$1.6M
February 2022	$1.52M
January 2022	$1.47M
2021
December 2021	$1.45M
November 2021	$1.43M
October 2021	$1.42M
September 2021	$1.42M
August 2021	$1.45M
July 2021	$1.49M
June 2021	$1.52M
May 2021	$1.54M
April 2021	$1.48M
March 2021	$1.38M
February 2021	$1.33M
January 2021	$1.31M
2020
December 2020	$1.28M
November 2020	$1.23M
October 2020	$1.23M
September 2020	$1.2M
August 2020	$1.23M
July 2020	$1.21M
June 2020	$1.2M
May 2020	$1.21M
April 2020	$1.23M
March 2020	$1.18M
February 2020	$1.18M
January 2020	$1.16M
2019
December 2019	$1.13M
November 2019	$1.07M
October 2019	$982K
September 2019	$955K
August 2019	$946K
July 2019	$937K
June 2019	$1.08M
May 2019	$1.09M
April 2019	$1.02M
March 2019	$1.05M
February 2019	$1.07M
January 2019	$1.06M
2018
December 2018	$1.05M
November 2018	$1.02M
October 2018	$1.03M
September 2018	$1.04M
August 2018	$1.03M
July 2018	$1.05M
June 2018	$1.18M
May 2018	$1.19M
April 2018	$1.22M
March 2018	$1.24M
February 2018	$1.25M
January 2018	$1.21M
2017
December 2017	$1.23M
November 2017	$1.23M
October 2017	$1.22M
September 2017	$1.15M
August 2017	$1.05M
July 2017	$1.03M
June 2017	$1.01M
May 2017	$1.02M
April 2017	$1.01M
March 2017	$1M
February 2017	$972K
January 2017	$945K
2016
December 2016	$945K
November 2016	$958K
October 2016	$939K
September 2016	$941K
August 2016	$947K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
249 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA	0.01	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	04/15/26	3	2.5	1,740
267 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	10/27/25	2	3	1,844
207 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	12/31/25	3	2	1,473
201 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$1,800,000	04/29/26	4	3	2,388
139 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$1,015,000	08/27/25	4	3	1,554
161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$1,315,000	09/04/25	3	2	1,607
411 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$1,395,000	12/09/25	3	3	1,430
155 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$2,450,000	07/07/26	4	2.5	1,994
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	07/15/26	2	2	1,459
148 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$1,900,000	04/07/26	4	3	2,232

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
239 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.05	$1,650,900	3	2	1,724	Off Market
249 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.01	$1,600,000	3	2.5	1,740	Recently Sold
241 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.02	$1,437,700	3	2.5	1,550	Off Market
242 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.05	$1,722,800	4	2	1,841	Off Market
243 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.09	$1,776,100	4	2	2,417	Off Market
256 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.10	$2,120,000	4	4	2,762	Recently Sold
251 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.10	$1,482,100	3	2.5	2,145	Off Market
255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.10	$1,275,000	2	2	1,076	Recently Sold
267 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.05	$1,200,000	2	3	1,844	Recently Sold
224 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.10	$1,463,300	3	2	1,611	Off Market
363 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.13	$1,399,600	2	2	1,495	Off Market
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.09	$1,290,000	2	1	1,216	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1961

Living Area

1,702 sqft

Price/Sqft

$767

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 253 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA. 253 Trinity Ave is in Kensington, CA and in ZIP code 94708. This property has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,702 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3920 sqft and was built in 1961.

253 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,702 sqft single-family home built in 1961. It last sold for $650,000 on Jan 13, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,304,900, with a rent estimate of $5,334/month.

Home Details for 253 Trinity Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961Year Updated: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3963 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 13, 2009 Source: CCAR #40363648	Sold	$650,000
Dec 11, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$657,600
Jan 15, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$716,386
Feb 2, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$849,000
Sep 29, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$512,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$853,772

Additional Cost

Market trends in Kensington

Last updated July 2026

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Available listings

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Around this home

Kensington Elementary School
K-6
Public
473 Students
West Contra Costa Unified School District
10/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school really needs younger and more socio-economically diverse representation. They seem really out of touch to the life of modern working parents and it operates like a quasi-private school. Communications come from so many different sources so that it becomes really hard to stay informed. I was very disappointed to find there is also a lot of screen time going on in the classroom (maybe a problem everywhere these days?) Many of the teachers are burned out and retiring. Drop off and pick up is a pain because you have to park at the bottom of a large hill and it's a bunch of tight one-way streets. With that said, the new afterschool program (LLS) is the best addition; the staff are energetic, engaged and make school fun.
Parent Review
3mo ago
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What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

97 % Say it's dog friendly
94 % Say there's wildlife
87 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say neighbors are friendly
81 % Say it's quiet
81 % Say car is needed
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
69 % Say there are sidewalks
56 % Say there are community events
56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
56 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
45 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jade T.
Resident
6y ago
"I drive to work in Berkeley. About an 18 minutes car ride. Traffic is medium in the mornings and afternoons. There are multiple ways to get to Berkeley front he neighborhood, so you can take a new route each morning. "
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Joe M.
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7y ago
"Its as close to living in the country while being moments from the city as one can get in the East Bay "
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Andy P.
Resident
7y ago
"Kid friendly town but the clock stopped in 1962. Great schools, cute town center. Close to Tilden and Wildcat"
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Brandez
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7y ago
"There's a bus stop not a block away from my house that takes me directly to Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck/Allston)"
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Adam C.
Resident
7y ago
"Many options from driving to cross bay express bus, bart, local buses. Only difficulty is the elevation in the hills. But makes a good jog after work. "
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Mubeen M. A. J. C.
Resident
8y ago
"nerve racking, yet do-able need more street lights for after dark. there are hardly any sidewalks and the streets are too narrow, preventing 2 cars to pass one another as driving down the streets. "
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Andy P.
Resident
8y ago
"1962 just called and it wants Kensington back. In many great ways, but also some sleepy ways. Super cute. Super convenient little hamlet. Brutal commute to San Francisco"
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Mahshifamily
Resident
8y ago
"We lived in there area for four years and loved it. Our neighbors are very friendly to each other. We have community gatherings often. We watch out for one another and people are very happy to help when needed. "
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Pardis_pz
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8y ago
"Clean friendly and lovely. Love our neighborhood. Lots of green. Great schools. Close to Tilden park"
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Gickers4
14y ago
"Wonderful area. Wildlife next to Wildcat Cayon Park. Very Private Drive with few house. Own little piece of solitude in an Urban setting."
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Frequently asked questions about 253 Trinity Ave

What is 253 Trinity Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 253 Trinity Ave in Kensington, CA is $1,304,900.
What is the price history for 253 Trinity Ave?
253 Trinity Ave in Kensington, CA last sold for $650,000 in January 2009.
Is Kensington a buyer's or seller's market?
Kensington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Kensington?
Residents describe Kensington, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Kensington, CA.
How big is the lot at 253 Trinity Ave?
The lot at 253 Trinity Ave in Kensington, CA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).
Does 253 Trinity Ave have a garage?
Yes, 253 Trinity Ave in Kensington, CA has a garage.