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listing_id: EB41126692
status: Closed
price: 1600000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1740
sqft_lot: 4000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1975
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "249 Trinity Ave"
city: Kensington
state: CA
zip: 94708
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9074403
lng: -122.2746741
days_on_market: 29
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Tracy Sichterman"
list_office: "Berkeley Hills Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 520-0076"
list_agent_license: 01205767
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-04-16
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94708 | 249 Trinity Ave

249 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

MLS: EB41126692 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,600,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 /1 1,740 4,000 1975

Remarks

First time on the market, this home combines architectural pedigree with spectacular panoramic views. Set in the hills near a top-rated school and local shops, this distinctive residence showcases sweeping views across the San Francisco Bay. The Golden Gate Bridge anchors the horizon, joined by vistas of the Bay Bridge, Richmond Bridge, the SF skyline, and Mount Tam. Breathtaking outlooks are enjoyed from all of the home’s principal rooms. Built by master craftsman Berton D. Garey, the property embodies Northern California Organic Modernism through natural materials, handcrafted detailing, and seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Cedar shingle siding, a Maybeck-inspired concrete garage, and mature wisteria recall Berkeley’s architectural character: Yet the home sits just north of that city’s higher property taxes, offering a Berkeley lifestyle without its constraints. Vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, and a dramatic wall of glass frame extraordinary views. A dual-sided fireplace anchors the living room. The thoughtfully restored kitchen preserves the original tile and custom cabinetry while featuring modern appliances and finishes. The primary suite opens to a private deck, while two additional bedrooms capture views of the bay. Rare details and a wonderful setting abound.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41126692
MLS Source Bridge MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Wood
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None, Pool - No

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Tracy Sichterman Mykah Larkins
Berkeley Hills Realty Berkeley Hills Realty
License #: 01205767 License #: 01380576
Phone: (510) 520-0076 Phone: (510) 520-6692

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 0.52 mi 10
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.98 mi 7
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 9
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.09 mi 9
Harding Elementary School public K-6 1.13 mi 6
Albany High School public 9-12 1.22 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.23 mi N/A
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.25 mi 10
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 8
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 1.65 mi 6
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.66 mi 9
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 1.80 mi 9
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.92 mi 10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.93 mi 5
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 2.04 mi 9
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 2.05 mi 9
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 2.12 mi 10
Berkeley Adult public UG 2.54 mi N/A
Berkeley Special Education Preschool public UG 2.64 mi N/A
Berkeley High School public 9-12 2.73 mi 9

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 16, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Tracy Sichterman, (510) 520-0076.