Nestled in a park-like setting, 71 Norwood Ave. sits on one of Kensington’s most beloved streets, where neighbors chat and life feels just a little slower. It is here where a simply sweet home lives and a magical garden unfolds—sun-drenched, private, and alive with charm. Set back from the street, this unassuming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features original Craftsman details combined with modern updates. The open living room and dining room are graced by untouched mouldings and built-ins, south-west facing wooden windows and a gas fireplace. Two bedrooms share a tastefully updated bath, while the cheerful eat-in kitchen delights with a beautiful backsplash and charming dining nook with a custom-built table and bench seating. Down a few steps, a cozy home office and a half bath opens through French doors to a serene garden retreat. Off the kitchen a deck awaits—perfect for morning coffee and early evening meals; wander down to the expansive yard, where sunlight pours in before softening into dappled shade beneath a majestic heritage oak. Take a seat and close your eyes; you will forget that you are only moments from the Kensington library, Young’s Market and the weekly farmer’s market—only to realize what a gem you have found in this small town.
Sold for $1,250,000
$1,250,000
71 Norwood Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
2beds
1,070sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$1,235,300 Zestimate®
$1,168/sqft
$4,359 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,235,300
$1.11M - $1.37M
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Original craftsman detailsGas fireplaceModern updatesSouth-west facing wooden windowsCozy home officePark-like settingTastefully updated bath
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Listed by:
Krista Miller DRE #01441225 510-612-5546,
Abio Properties,
Rosie Papazian DRE #01937039 510-610-0702,
Abio Properties
Bought with:
Bahareh Nowee, DRE #02154175
The GRUBB Company
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41128449
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Stacked Only
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,070
- Total interior livable area: 1,070 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, No Garage
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Full,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5722040085
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,412,571
- Annual tax amount: $19,853
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Sold | $1,250,000+25.6%$1,168/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128449 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Pending sale | $995,000$930/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128449 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000-23.8%$930/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128449 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2021 | Sold | $1,305,000+33.8%$1,220/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40935185 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2021 | Pending sale | $975,000$911/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40935185 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $975,000+14.7%$911/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40935185 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2014 | Sold | $850,000+50.4%$794/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $565,000-7.4%$528/sqft |
Source: The Grubb Company #40655489 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2013 | Sold | $610,000+11.9%$570/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2013 | Listed for sale | $545,000$509/sqft |
Source: Marvin Gardens Real Estate Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,853 +6.6% | $1,412,571 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $18,630 +4.1% | $1,325,000 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $17,895 -4.7% | $1,269,000 -4.7% |
| 2022 | $18,777 +46.3% | $1,331,100 +55% |
| 2021 | $12,836 -0.2% | $858,500 -4% |
| 2020 | $12,858 +6.6% | $894,500 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $12,057 +8.7% | $830,000 +8.5% |
| 2018 | $11,093 -0.1% | $765,000 -4.4% |
| 2017 | $11,106 +1% | $800,000 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $10,999 +0.8% | $745,000 -14.1% |
| 2015 | $10,917 +15.2% | $866,982 +41.5% |
| 2014 | $9,474 | $612,769 +12.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $545,000 +147.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $220,398 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $216,077 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $214,463 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $214,974 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $210,760 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $206,628 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $202,578 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $198,607 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $194,713 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $191,146 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $187,399 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $183,725 |
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Neighborhood: 94707
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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