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249 Trinity Ave, Kensington (Berkeley), CA 94708 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 249 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Square Footage1,740 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,600,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$4,064.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN570-142-028-2
Alternative APN
  • 570-142-028

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,740 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,080 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area660 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Lot Area4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 40 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area480 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address249 TRINITY AVE
CityKENSINGTON
StateCA
Zip94708-1138
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBERK HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 42 BLK O
Legal SubdivisionBERK HIGHLANDS ADD
Legal BlockO
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract392000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 570-142-028-2

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address249 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 15, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Apr 15, 2026Affidavit Death of Trustee/Successor Trustee, Transfer
Jul 30, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202638072
Prior Transfer DateJun 30, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000156635
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 15, 2026
Property Address249 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138
Document Number0000038072
Instrument DateApr 10, 2026
Instrument202638072
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 02, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$177,760.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address249 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138

April 2026: Affidavit Death of Trustee/Successor Trustee, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit Death of Trustee/Successor Trustee
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 15, 2026
Property Address249 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138
Document Number0000038071
Instrument DateApr 09, 2026
Instrument202638071
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

July 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 30, 2020
Property Address249 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138
Document Number0000156634
Instrument DateJun 30, 2020
Instrument156634
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 14, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address249 TRINITY AVE KENSINGTON CA 947081138, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,600,000 (+787.87%) Land $1,150,000 Building $450,000
2025$4,064.00 (+3.67%)$180,207 (+4.04%) Land $50,804 Building $129,403
2023$3,920.00 (+2.4%)$173,211 Land $48,832 Building $124,379
2022$3,828.00

Flood & Wildfire

249 Trinity Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with indirect wildfire exposure (Low risk).

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesLow
37th percentile of exposed land nationally · 22nd in California
Wildfire LikelihoodModerate — about 1 in 1,852 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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