Perched on a level lot—a coveted rarity in Kensington—this home is a harmonious blend of mid-century charm & thoughtful updates. Front yard is framed by a beautiful, Ipe wood fence w/ a grassy lawn & mature plantings. Inside the living and dining rooms feature distinctive wood-beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, & huge picture window showcasing a fruiting Meyer lemon tree. Glass doors from both dining room and kitchen lead level out to a spacious deck bordered by lush greenery, w/ built-in bench seating perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Updated kitchen w/ newer cabinets, counters, appliances, & flooring. Laundry room w/ folding counter w/ surrounding cabinetry, plus a pantry w/ pull-out shelves. Bathrooms are serene w/ earth-toned tile & modern fixtures. A standout feature is the fully finished garage, w/ new LVT flooring, skylight, LED lighting, & a mini-split system (heat & A/C) offering comfort in the perfect flex space. Smart updates: Nest system, newer furnace, encapsulated crawlspace, on-demand water heater, & a newer roof. Ideally located near Blake Garden w/ scenic walks offering Golden Gate views, Kensington Village, library & park w/ play structure & sports courts, plus top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary. 25Kerr.com
Sold for $1,400,000
$1,400,000
25 Kerr Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
3beds
1,743sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,356,200 Zestimate®
$803/sqft
$5,311 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,356,200
$1.22M - $1.51M
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Modern fixturesWood-burning fireplaceLevel lotMature plantingsFully finished garageGrassy lawnDistinctive wood-beamed ceilings
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Listed by:
Grace Bishop DRE #01245471 510-872-4512,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Norah Brower, DRE #01197240
Vanguard Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41102665
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump-Air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Cabinets
Features
- Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,743
- Total interior livable area: 1,743 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Converted Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5720230019
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Water: Sump Pump
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $1,400,000+10.7%$803/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41102665 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2025 | Pending sale | $1,265,000$726/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,265,000+10%$726/sqft |
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| 12/22/2017 | Listing removed | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 12/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 11/21/2017 | Sold | $1,150,000+21.2%$660/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40801041 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2017 | Pending sale | $949,000$544/sqft |
Source: MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY #40801041 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $949,000+21.8%$544/sqft |
Source: MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY #40801041 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2008 | Sold | $779,000+151.3%$447/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/1999 | Sold | $310,000$178/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,539 +2.3% | $1,308,497 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,120 +1.9% | $1,282,841 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,786 +1.3% | $1,257,689 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,552 +0.3% | $1,233,030 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,506 +4.1% | $1,208,854 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,818 +2.2% | $1,196,459 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,455 +3.5% | $1,173,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,895 +26.8% | $1,150,000 +30.4% |
| 2017 | $12,535 +7.4% | $881,644 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $11,667 +17.6% | $800,000 +17.7% |
| 2015 | $9,919 | $679,500 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $9,919 | $645,000 +6.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $603,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $603,500 -11.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $682,500 -1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $696,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $696,000 +91.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $364,257 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $357,116 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $350,114 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $343,250 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $336,520 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $330,353 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $323,876 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $317,526 |
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Neighborhood: 94707
Nearby schools
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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