SHORT SALE APPROVED UNMATCHED KENSINGTON OPPORTUNITY. ATTENTION FLIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND EQUITY SEEKERS: The bank has authorized a price drop below the loan balance, creating the most aggressive value-add play in Kensington. This high-margin short sale is priced for immediate action and maximum ROI. A dream scenario for professionals looking to capitalize on a cosmetic blank slate in a premier location, you are starting with the advantage of newer dual-pane windows and a recently updated kitchen. Boasting iconic SF Bay and Golden Gate Bridge views, this 3BD/2BA ranch sits on a rare, expansive lot with massive ADU potential to skyrocket your investment. The interior is a "diamond in the rough" ready for an overhaul including bathrooms, flooring, and paint. By acquiring these world-class views at a price that reflects the needed maintenance, you can bypass the premium of someone else's finishes and capture the substantial upside this neighborhood commands. Sold strictly AS-IS, this is the lowest price-per-square-foot opportunity on a view lot in Kensington over the past year. If you have the crew and the vision, the equity gap here is unmatched. Act nowat this price, it will not last. Top-rated schools and neighborhood amenities. Your next high-margin project starts here.
For sale
$999,000
44 Anson Way, Kensington, CA 94707
3beds
1,578sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
8,800 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$633/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rare expansive lotRecently updated kitchenNewer dual-pane windows
- 66 days |
- 1,640 |
- 56 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Hawley 00831308 650-569-1616,
Compass 415-660-9955,
Matthew Hawley 02197677 415-295-5848,
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82027364
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,578
- Total interior livable area: 1,578 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 8,800 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola
- Parcel number: 5722330130
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: ShortSale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $633/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $559,871
- Annual tax amount: $9,028
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,177/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,000-9.2%$633/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listing removed | $1,099,999$697/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Price change | $1,099,999-5.2%$697/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $1,159,999-3.2%$735/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,198,000+1.5%$759/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,180,000$748/sqft |
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| 6/22/2025 | Price change | $1,180,000-0.8%$748/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Price change | $1,190,000-8.4%$754/sqft |
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| 10/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+0.3%$823/sqft |
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| 1/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+241.7%$821/sqft |
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| 5/24/2002 | Sold | $379,000+22.3%$240/sqft |
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| 11/2/2001 | Sold | $310,000$196/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,028 +2.3% | $559,871 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,828 +1.9% | $548,894 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,666 +1.7% | $538,132 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,520 +0.7% | $527,582 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,462 +4.4% | $517,239 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,108 +1.9% | $511,936 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,954 +3.5% | $501,899 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,684 +1.6% | $492,059 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,563 +0.5% | $482,412 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,527 +1.2% | $472,954 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,442 | $465,851 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,442 | $456,726 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $454,663 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $445,749 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $437,010 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $433,745 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $434,777 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $426,253 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $417,897 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $409,704 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $401,672 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $393,797 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $386,580 +24.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $310,000 +263.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $85,219 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 94707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: WestContraCostaUnified
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