Set atop a small knoll in the wonderful community of Kensington, you will find this delightful cottage with outstanding panoramic views of San Francisco, the Bay and Mt. Tam. While winding your way to the front door, you encounter the first deck of this three deck home. Stop and enjoy your first glimpse of the fabulous views! The front entry leads to an inviting open living room and dining area just right for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen has been nicely updated with newer windows and a bay window which invites you to sit and relax. Two spacious bedrooms and a nicely appointed bath round out the remainder of rooms in this cute cottage. A large lower level accessed from the side yard holds your laundry area, another potential room and offers plenty of storage or even a workshop.
Just outside the kitchen is a large deck and brick side patio which offer you privacy and serenity. You have plenty of room for a BBQ or just relaxing. Meander up the path to your third (and largest) deck complete with a built-in bench and enjoy your “top of the hill” view!
Enjoy the many benefits of living in charming Kensington! The Arlington Boulevard shopping area has everything you need. Read more about the Kensington area at www.117Lawson.com.
Sold for $1,225,000
$1,225,000
117 Lawson Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
2beds
1baths
744sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1965
5,488 Square Feet Lot
$1,126,700 Zestimate®
$1,647/sqft
$3,062 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,126,700
$1.05M - $1.21M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 744 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,488 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 5720290088
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,647/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,249,500
- Annual tax amount: $17,825
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2023 | Sold | $1,225,000$1,647/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2021 | Sold | $1,225,000+142.1%$1,647/sqft |
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| 6/21/2011 | Sold | $506,000-16.5%$680/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/2/2005 | Sold | $606,000+2230.8%$815/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/1996 | Sold | $26,000$35/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,825 -1.2% | $1,249,500 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,050 +11.9% | $1,225,000 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $16,131 -7.7% | $1,126,000 -8.1% |
| 2022 | $17,473 +86.1% | $1,225,000 +104.5% |
| 2021 | $9,387 +4.4% | $598,898 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,989 +1.5% | $592,758 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,853 +2.8% | $581,136 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,611 +1.6% | $569,742 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,476 +0.5% | $558,572 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,437 +1.2% | $547,621 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,340 | $539,396 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,340 | $528,831 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $526,442 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $516,120 -9.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $569,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $569,500 +21.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $469,000 -21.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $600,000 -3.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $619,854 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $607,700 +193.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $207,143 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $203,082 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $199,361 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $195,453 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $191,622 |
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Neighborhood: 94707
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Kensington
- 94707
- 117 Lawson Rd