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  • $1,565,000

    318 Vassar Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

    3beds
    1,485sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1932
    4,521 Square Feet Lot
    $1,565,000 Zestimate®
    $1,054/sqft
    $5,506 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,565,000

    $1.46M - $1.69M

    $5,506/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Tucked away on a sleepy street just blocks from the shops and dining in Kensington is this enchanting cottage with detached artist studio set amidst fragrant rose gardens. This home is updated for contemporary living while still showcasing its elegant period details and offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience and charm reminiscent of a New England country inn. Inviting living room with beamed ceiling, oversized brick fireplace and double French doors out to a spacious deck with bench seating. Formal dining room with built-in china cabinet and a peek of the San Francisco Bay. Updated kitchen with stone countertops and Bosch dishwasher and gas range. Upstairs enjoy stunning San Francisco Bay, city and bridge views, remodeled bath and all three bedrooms including one with cozy second fireplace. The manicured front and rear grounds include lawn areas for play and beautiful gardens to provide an endless supply of flowers to decorate your home. 1 car garage & detached studio.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Other, Formal Dining Room, Updated Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Brick, Living Room, Other
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,485 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Wood, Brick
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 4,521 sqft
    • Features: Level, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Automatic, Sloped Down
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5701210188

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage, English
    Materials
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Existing
    • Year built: 1932

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Kensington

    Other

    Other facts
    • ViewYN: true
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • View: City Lights, Bay, Downtown, San Francisco, Bay Bridge
    • WaterSource: Public
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range/Cooktop
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • GarageYN: true
    • AttachedGarageYN: true
    • Heating: Gas, Forced Air 1 Zone
    • HeatingYN: true
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck, Patio
    • FireplaceFeatures: Wood Burning, Brick, Living Room, Other
    • RoomsTotal: 6
    • FireplacesTotal: 2
    • ExteriorFeatures: Storage, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Down
    • ConstructionMaterials: Wood Siding, Brick
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • LotFeatures: Level, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Automatic, Sloped Down
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage, English
    • ParkingFeatures: Off Street, Attached Garage
    • InteriorFeatures: Other, Formal Dining Room, Updated Kitchen
    • BuildingFeatures: Other, Formal Dining Room
    • Roof: Composition Shingles
    • RoomLivingRoomFeatures: Other, Formal Dining Room
    • PropertyCondition: Existing
    • RoomBathroomFeatures: Shower Over Tub, Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
    • MlsStatus: Pending

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/24/2019Sold$1,300,000+37%$875/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40879087 Report a problem
    8/30/2019Pending sale$949,000$639/sqft
    Source: THE GRUBB COMPANY #40879087 Report a problem
    8/21/2019Listed for sale$949,000+14.8%$639/sqft
    Source: THE GRUBB COMPANY #40879087 Report a problem
    10/12/2005Sold$827,000$557/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$19,902 +2.3%$1,421,736 +2%
    2024$19,449 +1.9%$1,393,860 +2%
    2023$19,088 +1.3%$1,366,530 +2%
    2022$18,839 +0.2%$1,339,736 +2%
    2021$18,793 +4.5%$1,313,468 +1%
    2020$17,983 +25%$1,300,000 +28.6%
    2019$14,383 +6.8%$1,011,000 +5.6%
    2018$13,464 +2.9%$957,000 +3.5%
    2017$13,081 +12.1%$925,000 +15.6%
    2016$11,666 +17.6%$800,000 +18.9%
    2015$9,917 $673,000 +4.3%
    2014$9,917 $645,000 +17.4%
    2013-- $549,500
    2012-- $549,500 -2.1%
    2011-- $561,500 -16.7%
    2010-- $674,000 +11%
    2009-- $607,000 -18.4%
    2008-- $743,500 -11.9%
    2007-- $843,540 +2%
    2006-- $827,000 +1303%
    2005-- $58,946 +2%
    2004-- $57,791 +1.9%
    2003-- $56,733 +2%
    2002-- $55,622 +2%
    2001-- $54,533

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    Neighborhood: 94708

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