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  • $1,579,000

    161 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

    3beds
    2baths
    1,596sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1931
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $1,579,000 Zestimate®
    $989/sqft
    $5,722 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,579,000

    $1.44M - $1.74M

    $5,722/mo

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    What's special

    Lovely Kensington Mediterranean This 1931 Mediterranean has enjoyed a thorough updating, with its best period details inspiring high quality choices and finishes. In the heart of Kensington, California, here is a convenient and soothing place to call home. On you way up to front door, you may get side tracked by the inviting veranda. What a place to hang out on a warm day and sip something cool as the sun sets... From the entry way, you can go left into the large living room with a wood burning fireplace and a bank of windows letting in the western light. Quite a place to enjoy a rainy night by the flicker of a fire. Off the living room is a bedroom suite with full bath. The new bathroom fixtures are classic as is the ceramic tile. This suite offer a lot of flexibility - master suite, expansive office, guest room... To the right of the entry is the dining room and kitchen. The dining room is a great size for entertaining and, again, ample light sets the tone. In the kitchen solid marble counters accent the maple cabinets. The recessed lighting and skylight show off the beautiful kitchen remodel and appliances, all of which are included in the price of the home. Through the kitchen is a small mud room and good sized laundry room with washer and dryer. Also, here is one of the accesses to the outside spaces. Up the wide wooden stairs are two more bedrooms and another full bathroom with classic finishes. One of the bedrooms even has French doors out to the backyard. And what a yard! There are several sitting areas including some that take advantage of the Bay and SF views. Walk back up the path and you will come to a hefty boulder that may bring your inner child out for a climb... be careful! Great care was taken throughout this remodel, even down to the custom built garage door. About the Neighborhood Kensington is a mostly residential community in an unincorporated area of Contra Costa County. Its two retail areas are on Arlington Avenue and Colusa Circle and include

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,596 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    Lot
    • Size: 7,840 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5721500162

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Built-up
    Condition
    • Year built: 1931

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Kensington

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $989/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,071,370
    • Annual tax amount: $15,509

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/2/2009Sold$830,000+3.9%$520/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/17/2009Listed for sale$799,000$501/sqft
    Source: Baynet World, Inc. #40410858 Report a problem
    6/5/2009Listing removed$799,000$501/sqft
    Source: Prudential CA/NV/TX #40410858 Report a problem
    5/22/2009Listed for sale$799,000+59.8%$501/sqft
    Source: Prudential CA/NV/TX #40410858 Report a problem
    5/6/2005Sold$500,000+82.5%$313/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/8/1999Sold$274,000$172/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,509 +2.3%$1,071,370 +2%
    2024$15,155 +1.9%$1,050,363 +2%
    2023$14,871 +1.4%$1,029,769 +2%
    2022$14,660 +0.4%$1,009,578 +2%
    2021$14,606 +4.5%$989,783 +1%
    2020$13,981 +1.6%$979,635 +2%
    2019$13,762 +3.1%$960,428 +2%
    2018$13,354 +1.6%$941,597 +2%
    2017$13,141 +6.1%$923,135 +8.6%
    2016$12,388 +10.7%$850,000 +14.9%
    2015$11,195 $740,000
    2014$11,195 $740,000 +19.1%
    2013-- $621,500
    2012-- $621,500
    2011-- $621,500 -14%
    2010-- $722,500 +25.9%
    2009-- $573,762 +2%
    2008-- $562,513 +7.7%
    2007-- $522,072 +2%
    2006-- $511,836 +64.5%
    2005-- $311,086 +2%
    2004-- $304,987 +1.9%
    2003-- $299,398 +2%
    2002-- $293,528 +2%
    2001-- $287,773
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    Neighborhood: 94707

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