Welcome to 225 Arlington Avenue, located in the heart of beautiful Kensington. Offered for the first time since the 1950s, this cherished residence is filled with natural sunlight and captures inspiring views of the San Francisco Bay. Sun-filled rooms highlight original character and generous living spaces. Beautiful period details 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, while the formal dining room opens to a balcony with beautiful Bay views. The home was thoughtfully remodeled, updated, and expanded in 1982 by noted architect Bennett Christopherson, with a seismic retrofit completed by Monte Stott in 2008. A spacious garage provides interior access to a large basement, along with ample additional storage & space for future projects . Outdoors, a pretty rear garden—always with something in bloom—offers a peaceful natural setting, perfect for family gatherings, relaxing summer days, and outdoor enjoyment. ?Ideally located just blocks from Village shops, Kensington Hilltop Sch, and neighbors Berkeley.
Sold for $1,876,000
$1,876,000
225 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
4beds
2,403sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$1,855,000 Zestimate®
$781/sqft
$5,826 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,855,000
$1.67M - $2.06M
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Original characterHandsome fireplaceBeautiful period detailsPeaceful natural settingSpacious eat-in kitchenSun-filled roomsFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Ruth Frassetto DRE #00779030 510-697-8606,
Compass
Bought with:
Tracy Sichterman, DRE #01205767
Berkeley Hills Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41122331
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Heating
- Gravity
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,403
- Total interior livable area: 2,403 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sprinklers Front, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 5700500191
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $781/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,993
- Annual tax amount: $3,432
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $1,876,000+56.3%$781/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41122331 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$499/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41122331 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$499/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41122331 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,432 +2.2% | $139,993 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,359 +1.9% | $137,249 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,296 +2.9% | $134,559 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,202 +2% | $131,922 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,138 +4.2% | $129,337 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,011 +1.2% | $128,012 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,976 +1.1% | $125,503 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,943 +1.7% | $123,043 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,893 +1.2% | $120,631 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,860 +2.1% | $118,267 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,800 | $116,491 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,800 | $114,211 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $113,696 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $111,468 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $109,283 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $108,467 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $108,726 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $106,595 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $104,506 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $102,458 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $100,450 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $98,482 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $96,678 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $94,783 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $92,926 |
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Neighborhood: 94707
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Nearby schools
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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