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

Contra Costa County property record for 253 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Square Footage1,702 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
GarageAttached, 754 sqft
Last Sale$650,000 (2009)
Tax Bill$12,497.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN570-142-027-4
Alternative APN
  • 570-142-027

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,702 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,702 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Lot Area4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area754 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 TRINITY AVE
CityKENSINGTON
StateCA
Zip94708-1138
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 41 BLK O
Legal SubdivisionBERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
Legal BlockO
Legal Lot Number41
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract392000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 570-142-027-4

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address253 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 06, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 11, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ALLY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 13, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 13, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 15, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20095161
Last Transfer DateJun 15, 2023
Transfer Doc0000064433
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 06, 2023
Property Address253 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138
Document Number0000064433
Map ReferenceMB 8 PG 194
Instrument DateJun 15, 2023
Instrument2023-064433
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address253 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address253 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyTITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address253 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1138

Mortgage

Document Number0000170106
DateJun 11, 2021
Instrument2021-170106
Lender
NameALLY BANK
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2051

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 is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$853,772 (+2%) Land $656,753 Building $197,019
2025$12,497.00 (+4.15%)$837,032 (+4.04%) Land $643,876 Building $193,156
2023$11,999.00 (+1.48%)$804,530 (+2%) Land $618,874 Building $185,656
2022$11,824.00$788,756 Land $606,740 Building $182,016

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