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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,149,000
MLS #:
41115454
Status:
Pending
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
EL CERRITO HILLS
Listed Date:
Oct 22, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,855
Lot Size:
11,340 sqft / 0.26 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1964
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Flooring
TILE, WOOD
Heating
HP
Exterior
Architectural Style
RAN
Construction Materials
STC, BRVE
Parking Spots
1
Roof
SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address820 Kensington Rd El Cerrito CA
- SubdivisionEL CERRITO HILLS
- CityEl Cerrito
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94530
Subdivisions in El Cerrito
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in El Cerrito as of Dec 08, 2025
8
Single Family Listed
56
Avg DOM
687
Avg $ / SqFt
$994,236
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the EL CERRITO HILLS subdivision, 820 Kensington Rd El Cerrito CA is a Single Family for sale in El Cerrito, CA, 94530. It is listed for $1,149,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,855 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1964. The current price per square foot is $619. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in El Cerrito is $687. The average listing price for Single Family in El Cerrito is $994,236.
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