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Sold for $840,000
    • $840,000

    685 Kern St, Richmond, CA 94805

    3beds
    1,267sqft
    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1947
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $806,800 Zestimate®
    $663/sqft
    $3,538 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $806,800

    $726,000 - $896,000

    $3,538/mo

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    What's special

    Set in the stunning Mira Vista hills, 685 Kern is filled with natural sunlight, warm hardwood floors, & timeless details including beveled glass windows & a garden window. Spacious living room with an easy flow into a fully renovated kitchen, & a dining room that opens onto a natural wood deck with incredible views of the bay and Mt. Tamalpais. Split level, the upstairs provides privacy from the hosting areas. Enjoy a walk-in rain shower and beautiful tile work in the upstairs bathroom. Every room has a custom-built closet. With light dimmers, ceiling fans, and many windows — each room offers ultimate comfort. Central AC will keep you cool throughout the summer. Escape into your backyard, which is landscaped with the quintessential California experience, from mature redwoods & citrus trees to a fully grown palm. Host BBQs on the private lower deck. Detached teakwood she shed. Keep everything from large suitcases to holiday decor in large storage spaces. Convenient for commuters, with a short drive to BART. A perfect home to welcome summer.

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    Listed by:

    Laurie Pfohl DRE #00866660 510-851-3551,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    George Pleasants III, DRE #01400937

    Bhg Re Reliance Partners

    Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41095168MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Partial bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: 1 Bedroom, Main Entry, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Dining Room, Dining Area, Living Room
    Bathroom
    • Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Window
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
    Features
    • Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Bamboo
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Greenhouse Window(s), Window Coverings
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,267
    • Total interior livable area: 1,267 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: No Steps to Entry
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
    • Exterior features: Unit Faces Street, Garden/Play
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced,Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Bay, Mountain(s)
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Bay
    Lot
    • Size: 5,000 Square Feet
    • Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Front Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5190600089
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1947

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Laundry

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Richmond
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Richmond

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $663/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $925,478
    • Annual tax amount: $14,688
    • Price range: $840K - $840K
    • Date on market: 4/28/2025
    • Listing agreement: Excl Right
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/17/2025Sold$840,000-1.8%$663/sqft
    Source: Bay East AOR #41095168 Report a problem
    5/31/2025Pending sale$855,000$675/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41095168 Report a problem
    5/25/2025Price change$855,000+7.1%$675/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41095168 Report a problem
    5/13/2025Price change$798,000-10.8%$630/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41095168 Report a problem
    4/28/2025Listed for sale$895,000+4.7%$706/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41095168 Report a problem
    7/24/2020Sold$855,000+15.7%$675/sqft
    Source: CCAR #40909853 Report a problem
    7/2/2020Pending sale$739,000$583/sqft
    Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc. #40909853 Report a problem
    6/25/2020Listed for sale$739,000+192.1%$583/sqft
    Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc. #40909853 Report a problem
    5/19/1999Sold$253,000+45.8%$200/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/15/1997Sold$173,500$137/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,688 +2.1%$925,478 +2%
    2024$14,384 +1.7%$907,332 +2%
    2023$14,139 +1.5%$889,542 +2%
    2022$13,926 +0.6%$872,100 +2%
    2021$13,844 +115.7%$855,000 +132.3%
    2020$6,417 +2.1%$368,053 +2%
    2019$6,284 +3.7%$360,837 +2%
    2018$6,061 +2.4%$353,763 +2%
    2017$5,920 +1.4%$346,827 +2%
    2016$5,837 +1.7%$340,028 +1.5%
    2015$5,741 $334,922 +2%
    2014$5,741 $328,362 +24.4%
    2013-- $264,000 -0.2%
    2012-- $264,500
    2011-- $264,500 -15.2%
    2010-- $311,841 +21.8%
    2009-- $256,000 -16.5%
    2008-- $306,455 +3.5%
    2007-- $296,035 +2%
    2006-- $290,232 +2%
    2005-- $284,543 +2%
    2004-- $278,965 +1.9%
    2003-- $273,853 +2%
    2002-- $268,485 +2%
    2001-- $263,221
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Richmond Heights/East Richmond

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

    Source: Bay East AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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