This exquisite 1947 home boasts an ideal layout on one-level, and is located moments from Kensington’s beloved library, park, and Blake Gardens. The spacious living room is flanked by large windows and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace makes this an elegant and cozy hub for homeowners and guests. With a seamless transition into a dining area with glass doors that enter onto the curated gardens, the home enjoys indoor-outdoor living with views of the Golden Gate bridge and San Francisco. The kitchen was beautifully remodeled in 2005 with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. This home offers three large bedrooms with beautiful views, generous closets, and the owner’s suite features a full en-suite bathroom. Downstairs, a grand two-car garage with ample storage and workshop is a perfect place for hobby crafters. With many improvements and renovations, this home has been well-cared for in its lifetime. Solar panels, a 2008 roof, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, thoughtful hardscaping and landscaping, and much more! Ideally located in highly coveted Kensington and nearby neighborhood favorites such as Kensington Park and Library, Blake Gardens, and easy access to public transportation. Just up the street is the top-performing Hilltop Elementary School!
Sold for $1,802,000
$1,802,000
51 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
3beds
1,908sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$1,997,500 Zestimate®
$944/sqft
$6,085 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.78M - $2.26M
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Beautiful viewsBlake gardensLarge windowsThoughtful hardscapingGenerous closetsFull en-suite bathroomAmple storage
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Listed by:
Alissa Custer DRE #01703944 510-460-5105,
District Homes,
Jessica Waggoner DRE #02084131 510-604-4009,
District Homes
Bought with:
Robert Parker, DRE #01923837
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41038189
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside Room, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,908
- Total interior livable area: 1,908 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5720320166
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $944/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $356,701
- Annual tax amount: $6,443
- Date on market: 9/6/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2023 | Sold | $1,802,000+71.8%$944/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41038189 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2023 | Pending sale | $1,049,000$550/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41038189 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000+261.7%$550/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41038189 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/1996 | Sold | $290,000$152/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,443 +2.2% | $356,701 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,304 -16.2% | $349,708 -23% |
| 2023 | $7,522 +1.8% | $453,954 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,386 +0.8% | $445,054 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,326 +4.3% | $436,328 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,022 +2% | $431,855 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,885 +3.5% | $423,388 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,650 +1.6% | $415,087 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,546 +0.6% | $406,949 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,509 +1.3% | $398,971 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,427 | $392,980 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,427 | $385,283 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $383,543 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $376,023 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $368,651 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $365,896 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $366,767 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $359,577 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $352,528 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $345,617 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $338,842 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $332,199 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $326,111 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $319,718 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $313,450 |
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
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