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 Burton D. Gary, 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 and wonderful details and settings abound.
For sale
$1,450,000
249 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
3beds
1,740sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,122,500 Zestimate®
$833/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature wisteriaHandcrafted detailingThoughtfully restored kitchenCedar shingle sidingModern appliances and finishesClerestory windowsNatural materials
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 9 hours ago
Listed by:
Tracy Sichterman DRE #01205767 510-520-0076,
Berkeley Hills Realty,
Mykah Larkins DRE #01380576 510-520-6692,
Berkeley Hills Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41126692
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,740
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Bridge(s), Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 3,920.4 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5701420282
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Details
- Builder name: Burton D. Gary
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $833/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $180,207
- Annual tax amount: $4,065
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,122,500
$1.01M - $1.25M
$5,558/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000$833/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41126692 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,065 +2% | $180,207 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,986 +1.7% | $176,674 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,921 +2.4% | $173,211 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,828 +1.6% | $169,816 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,769 +6.7% | $166,487 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,531 +1.2% | $164,781 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,490 +1.6% | $161,551 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,436 +1.3% | $158,384 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,391 +0.9% | $155,279 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,360 +0.1% | $152,235 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,356 +0.2% | $149,949 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,350 | $147,012 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $146,348 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $143,479 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $140,666 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $139,616 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $139,949 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $137,206 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $134,517 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $131,881 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $129,296 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $126,762 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $124,439 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $122,000 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $119,609 |
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Est. payment
$8,708/mo
Principal & interest
$7318
Property taxes
$1390
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Neighborhood: 94708
Nearby schools
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- 9/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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