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 642 Beloit Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 642 Beloit Ave in Kensington, CA is $1,799,300 .

What is the price history for 642 Beloit Ave?

642 Beloit Ave in Kensington, CA last sold for $1,800,000 in July 2026.

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 .

Does 642 Beloit Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 642 Beloit Ave in Kensington, CA has air conditioning.

Does 642 Beloit Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 642 Beloit Ave in Kensington, CA has in-unit laundry.

SOLD

JUL 27, 2026

$1,799,300

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,330 sqft

642 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Est. Refi. Payment $11,384/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 27, 2026 for $1,800,000 (20% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.8M

Since last month

$3K (-0.2%)

Since last year

$161K (+9.9%)

Since last sale

$4K (-0.2%)

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 +61% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.8M
August 2026	$1.8M
July 2026	$1.8M
May 2026	$1.79M
April 2026	$1.78M
March 2026	$1.75M
February 2026	$1.69M
January 2026	$1.56M
2025
December 2025	$1.62M
November 2025	$1.59M
October 2025	$1.65M
September 2025	$1.63M
August 2025	$1.64M
July 2025	$1.67M
June 2025	$1.69M
May 2025	$1.72M
April 2025	$1.72M
March 2025	$1.73M
February 2025	$1.68M
January 2025	$1.63M
2024
December 2024	$1.64M
November 2024	$1.62M
October 2024	$1.71M
September 2024	$1.67M
August 2024	$1.68M
July 2024	$1.74M
June 2024	$1.79M
May 2024	$1.86M
April 2024	$1.83M
March 2024	$1.82M
February 2024	$1.77M
January 2024	$1.65M
2023
December 2023	$1.64M
November 2023	$1.68M
October 2023	$1.73M
September 2023	$1.74M
August 2023	$1.75M
July 2023	$1.85M
June 2023	$1.91M
May 2023	$1.8M
April 2023	$1.78M
March 2023	$1.73M
February 2023	$1.66M
January 2023	$1.64M
2022
December 2022	$1.65M
November 2022	$1.7M
October 2022	$1.73M
September 2022	$1.72M
August 2022	$1.73M
July 2022	$1.9M
June 2022	$2.08M
May 2022	$2.15M
April 2022	$2.18M
March 2022	$2.13M
February 2022	$1.98M
January 2022	$1.9M
2021
December 2021	$1.89M
November 2021	$1.88M
October 2021	$1.86M
September 2021	$1.83M
August 2021	$1.89M
July 2021	$1.94M
June 2021	$1.89M
May 2021	$1.74M
April 2021	$1.71M
March 2021	$1.61M
February 2021	$1.57M
January 2021	$1.65M
2020
December 2020	$1.69M
November 2020	$1.74M
October 2020	$1.7M
September 2020	$1.67M
August 2020	$1.4M
July 2020	$1.4M
June 2020	$1.42M
May 2020	$1.44M
April 2020	$1.45M
March 2020	$1.42M
February 2020	$1.44M
January 2020	$1.3M
2019
December 2019	$1.32M
November 2019	$1.34M
October 2019	$1.32M
September 2019	$1.28M
August 2019	$1.3M
July 2019	$1.28M
June 2019	$1.36M
May 2019	$1.34M
April 2019	$1.37M
March 2019	$1.34M
February 2019	$1.32M
January 2019	$1.29M
2018
December 2018	$1.29M
November 2018	$1.23M
October 2018	$1.22M
September 2018	$1.19M
August 2018	$1.15M
July 2018	$1.16M
June 2018	$1.28M
May 2018	$1.32M
April 2018	$1.29M
March 2018	$1.28M
February 2018	$1.3M
January 2018	$1.28M
2017
December 2017	$1.26M
November 2017	$1.23M
October 2017	$1.2M
September 2017	$1.21M
August 2017	$1.19M
July 2017	$1.19M
June 2017	$1.26M
May 2017	$1.28M
April 2017	$1.28M
March 2017	$1.3M
February 2017	$1.27M
January 2017	$1.29M
2016
December 2016	$1.26M
November 2016	$1.17M
October 2016	$1.17M
September 2016	$1.12M

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
260 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$2,200,000	05/05/26	4	2	2,162
265 Willamette Ave, Kensington, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$1,875,000	10/14/25	4	2	2,466
576 Vistamont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$3,020,000	06/12/26	3	2.5	2,514
568 Vistamont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$2,000,000	01/12/26	3	2	2,173
605 Plateau Dr, Kensington, CA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$1,900,000	11/07/25	3	2	1,919
541 Vistamont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$2,600,000	11/14/25	4	3.5	3,364
256 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$2,120,000	12/19/25	4	4	2,762
410 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$1,400,000	04/17/26	3	2	1,776
606 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$2,565,000	05/08/26	4	3	2,753

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
629 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.03	$2,175,000	4	2	2,335	Off Market
621 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.05	$1,427,200	2	1.5	1,241	Off Market
605 Plateau Dr, Kensington, CA 94708	0.07	$1,983,200	3	2	1,919	Off Market
Beloit Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708	0.06	$995,000	-	-	-	For Sale
607 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.09	$1,767,900	4	2	2,250	Off Market
281 Los Altos Dr, Kensington, CA 94708	0.09	$1,399,000	4	3	2,764	For Sale
601 Canon Dr, Kensington, CA 94708	0.13	$1,678,700	4	2	2,912	Off Market
298 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708	0.14	$1,204,900	3	1	1,209	Off Market
282 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708	0.17	$1,650,000	3	1	1,636	Recently Sold
274 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708	0.18	$1,234,300	3	1	1,339	Off Market
624 Parkside Ct, Kensington, CA 94708	0.20	$1,531,800	3	2	1,738	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1978

2,330 sqft

$773/sqft

Garage

About this House

Set in a neighborhood with a rich community of Kensington kids and active adults, this architectural retreat is immersed in natural surroundings. Built in 1978 and reimagined by sculptor Rob Firmin, it’s a private mountain lodge among the treetops, where expansive views and abundant natural light create a sense of serenity just minutes from the Bay Area’s cultural and culinary amenities. Firmin’s renovation opened walls, expanded sightlines, and strengthened connections between living spaces, resulting in a home that feels both intimate and expansive. Nearly every room is oriented toward the canyon, with soaring hawks, rustling trees, and ever-changing light becoming part of daily life. The dramatic living room is anchored by a monumental stone fireplace beneath vaulted wood ceilings and skylights that flood the space with natural light. The adjacent chef’s kitchen combines luxury appliances, including a Café French-door double wall oven and five-burner gas cooktop, with richly veined stone countertops and generous workspaces designed for effortless entertaining. The dining area captures breathtaking canyon views, and the deck beckons outdoor dining or morning coffee. Three of the home’s five bedrooms enjoy direct access to canyon-facing decks. On the lower level, a bedroom opens to a secluded deck with a hot tub overlooking the tranquil landscape. The primary suite is stunningly unique, featuring luminous alabaster double sinks, a spacious walk-in shower, and exquisite custom tilework highlighted by an illuminated alabaster and marble floor medallion. A standout feature is the remarkable artist’s studio, originally designed as Firmin’s personal workspace. Inspired by Nordic design traditions and historic artist ateliers, the studio features soaring ceilings, large north-facing skylights, solar-spectrum lighting, expansive display walls, a deep work sink, and oversized folding doors that allow large-scale projects to move seamlessly between indoors and out. Canyon views and spectacular reverse sunsets inspire any professional. Practical amenities include abundant storage, solar panels, an EV charger, and energy-efficient mini-split heat pumps. A gentle ramp provides convenient level-in access, while a separate exterior entrance and lower-level access offer flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or potential ADU conversion. It’s a home that allows its residents an escape while enjoying the very best of all that the Bay Area has to offer.

642 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,330 sqft single-family home built in 1978. It last sold for $1,800,000 on Jul 27, 2026 (20% above the $1,495,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,799,300, with a rent estimate of $6,347/month.

Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago

Listed by Tracy Sichterman DRE #01205767, (510) 520-0076

Berkeley Hills Realty

Linda Van Couvering DRE #01417020, (510) 529-6677

Berkeley Hills Realty

Bought with: OUT OF AREA DRE #00000000, OUT OF AREA

Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41137689

Home Details for 642 Beloit Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2330 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Dryer,Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Washer,Inside,Upper LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump,Wall Furnace,Fireplace(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas, Living Room, StoneHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Engineered Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Three or More StoriesFloors: Engineered Wood
View Has a ViewView: Canyon, Hills, Panoramic
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleFencing: Chain Link, FencedExterior: Back Yard, Garden, Landscape Front, Low MaintenanceFoundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Earthquake BracedGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Converted Garage,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Pool Pool: None
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Custom
Building Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 5702530105

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,495,000Price Per Sqft: $773/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Jul 02 2026

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Media
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Location
Direction & Address City: Kensington

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2330 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 41137689

Additional Information
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Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 27, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137689	Sold	$1,800,000
Jul 3, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137689	Pending	$1,495,000
Jun 17, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137689	Listed For Sale	$1,495,000
Jun 2, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$865,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,155,397

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Market trends in Kensington

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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.
Resident
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
Resident
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
15y 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 642 Beloit Ave

What is 642 Beloit Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 642 Beloit Ave in Kensington, CA is $1,799,300.
What is the price history for 642 Beloit Ave?
642 Beloit Ave in Kensington, CA last sold for $1,800,000 in July 2026.
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.
Does 642 Beloit Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 642 Beloit Ave in Kensington, CA has air conditioning.
Does 642 Beloit Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 642 Beloit Ave in Kensington, CA has in-unit laundry.