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$1,200,000

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4 Beds

3 Baths

2,403 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,403 sqft

Price per Sqft $499

Subdivision Kensington

MLS Listing ID 41122331

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1938

Lot Size 5,650 Sqft

Acres 0.13

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

First time on the market since the 1950s, this attractive residence offers a rare opportunity to personalize a timeless home with exceptional future upside. Sun-filled rooms showcase original character and generous living spaces, providing endless possibilities to customize, reconfigure, or reimagine. Beautiful finishes throughout include hardwood floors, extensive built-ins, and a handsome fireplace. The spacious eat-in kitchen features a charming breakfast nook and a large walk-in pantry. A formal dining room opens to a balcony with inspiring Bay views. Remodeled, updated, and expanded in 1982 by noted architect Bennett Christopherson, with a retrofit completed by Monte Stott in 2008. The two-car garage offers interior access to a large basement, plus additional storage, creating abundant space for parking, storage, or future projects. A charming rear garden provides a peaceful natural setting ideal for family fun, relaxing summer days, and outdoor enjoyment. This truly special property combines character, space, and exceptional potential—ready for your vision to transform it into something extraordinary. Ideally located just blocks from Village shops, Kensington Hilltop School, the community center, and the library.

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Interior Features Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Central Vacuum

Heating Gravity

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, In Basement, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Sprinklers Front, Private Entrance

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

View Y/N true

View Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Sprinklers In Rear

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories Two Story

New Construction Yes

Schools

School District West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Others

Tax ID 5700500191

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Listed by Ruth Frassetto • Compass

+1(925) 383-9200

danielle.broad@exprealty.com

225 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707

Danielle Broad

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