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  • $1,767,200

    205 Princeton Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

    3beds
    2baths
    1,925sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1930
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $1,767,200 Zestimate®
    $918/sqft
    $6,322 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,767,200

    $1.61M - $1.94M

    $6,322/mo

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    What's special

    Available in July 2019, unfurnished. This sun-filled 1930s house with an expansive wrap-around garden and gorgeous Bay views has been updated and is ready for you to call home! Enjoy watching the sun set over Mt Tam, and the twinkling of the lights of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge each night. Full of period charm, with a Wedgwood stove, wood-burning fireplace, cathedral ceiling, breakfast nook, and hardwood floors. There is a bedroom downstairs with its own private entryway and private bath--perfect for visiting guests. You will be walking distance to the coveted Kensington Hilltop Elementary School, a California Gold Ribbon School, as well as many local preschools. You can take scenic strolls to the very beautiful Tilden Park, and many local independent stores and services. Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto is a short drive away. A great community for families. Kensington Hilltop School is very highly rated by Greatschools.org and has many enrichment programs like computer lab, library, art, and music. These are locally funded classes that are not generally offered at most public schools in California. The school is served by a great local community that offers additional after-school enrichment classes including music, art, coding, cooking, carpentry, Legos, dance, critters, etc. For preschoolers, the house is walking distance or a short drive to highly acclaimed and progressive schools, including Step One, Kensington Nursery School, and Growing Light Montessori. Biweekly house cleaning and landscape maintenance are included in your rent. Available for long term lease. Easy commute to UC Berkeley and LBL. Daily commuter bus into San Francisco just one block away. UPGRADES AND RENOVATIONS: * New all-wood floor in spare room, which could be used as an office or 4th bedroom * Newly painted, inside and out * New driveway and sidewalk * Textured granite kitchen counter * Premium carved granite farm-style sink * Reverse osmosis water filter * Refinished cabinets with soft-close drawers and doors * Marmoleum kitchen floor * Samsung 28 cubic foot French-Door Refrigerator with ice and water dispenser * All-new second bathroom with stylish marble counter top vanity and modern subway tiles * Frameless shower doors * High security deadbolts on exterior doors * Attic insulation * New Gutters HOME FEATURES: * Generously sized living room, dining room, and master bedroom (with walk-in closet) * Every room on the main floor has Bay views * Lots of windows, even in some of the closets * Shower stalls with lights and fans * Dual pane windows on the upstairs * Large one car garage/workshop * Expansive carpeted storage or workout room * More storage with built in shelves in the crawl space * Bonus room that can be a 4th b/room or office, with new wood floor * Private back yard with deck for entertaining with mature landscaping and grassy area * Kids' play structure with swings, slide, club house, and sand box * Pear tree and blueberry bushes * Laundry room with washer & dryer * Au pair suite with separate entrance and private bathroom * Patio furniture included if tenant wishes If you are interested in this property, we warmly invite you to schedule a private viewing. Thank you Yard maintenance and biweekly cleaning included in rent

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,925 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5700710063

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Kensington

    Other

    Other facts
    • Cats Allowed
    • Cooling System: Air Conditioning
    • Granite countertop
    • Large Dogs Allowed
    • Laundry: In Unit
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Small Dogs Allowed

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/9/2019Listing removed$5,500$3/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/2/2019Listed for rent$5,500+10%$3/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/13/2018Listing removed$5,000$3/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/5/2018Listed for rent$5,000$3/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/24/2009Listing removed$899,000-0.7%$467/sqft
    Source: RealEstateShows.com #40327733 Report a problem
    4/30/2008Sold$905,000+0.7%$470/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/7/2008Listed for sale$899,000+30.3%$467/sqft
    Source: RealEstateShows.com #40327733 Report a problem
    6/6/2002Sold$690,000+150.9%$358/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/13/1995Sold$275,000$143/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$17,130 +2.3%$1,188,721 +2%
    2024$16,740 +1.9%$1,165,414 +2%
    2023$16,429 +1.4%$1,142,564 +2%
    2022$16,204 +0.3%$1,120,162 +2%
    2021$16,154 +7.8%$1,098,199 +4.6%
    2020$14,992 +6.3%$1,050,000 +7.4%
    2019$14,101 +3.3%$978,000 +2.3%
    2018$13,648 +6.3%$956,000 +7.4%
    2017$12,835 +3.4%$890,000 +4.7%
    2016$12,412 +6.1%$850,000 +9%
    2015$11,701 +1.3%$780,000 +2%
    2014$11,550 $765,000 +27.5%
    2013-- $600,000 +15.4%
    2012-- $520,000 -22.3%
    2011-- $669,500 -8%
    2010-- $728,000 -10.5%
    2009-- $813,000 +4.4%
    2008-- $778,508 +2%
    2007-- $763,244 +2%
    2006-- $748,280 +2%
    2005-- $733,609 +2%
    2004-- $719,225 +1.9%
    2003-- $706,044 +126.8%
    2002-- $311,266 +2%
    2001-- $305,164

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    Neighborhood: 94708

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