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    88 Norwood Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

    5beds
    3,378sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1922
    0.87 Acres Lot
    $3,303,600 Zestimate®
    $978/sqft
    $7,318 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,303,600

    $3.01M - $3.63M

    $7,318/mo

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    What's special

    Magical 5BR/3BA Monterey Colonial with sweeping Bay views located on 0.87 acres in Kensington. This unique property features a 2-car garage with detached artist's studio, bocce court, automatic gate & 3-story volcanic rock. The main house is anchored by the spacious, eat-in kitchen with its peninsula fabricated from original cabinetry from old Oakland City Hall. Dramatic living room has multiple seating areas & set around gas fireplace inset by early 1900s California Poppy tiles. Formal dining room is roomy enough for large gatherings & enjoying Golden Gate sunsets. Main level consists of four bedrooms, each with direct access to one of two renovated bathrooms. Upstairs owner's suite is set apart with two private balconies, gas fireplace, walk-in closet & spa-like ensuite bathroom with soaking tub, dual sinks and serene shower. The 550 SF artist's studio has vaulted ceilings, exhaust hood & 220V wiring, while the 400 SF basement with laundry is ideal for home gym & wine cellar.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Workshop, Stone Counters, Breakfast Nook, Storage, Formal Dining Room, Utility Room, Bonus/Plus Room
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,378 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water, City
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.87 Acres
    • Features: Secluded, Sloped Down
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5721810272

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Existing
    • Year built: 1922

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Kensington

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $978/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $3,126,062
    • Annual tax amount: $42,340

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/4/2020Sold$2,888,000-3.3%$855/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40906301 Report a problem
    8/31/2020Pending sale$2,988,000$885/sqft
    Source: ZIP CODE EAST BAY #40906301 Report a problem
    8/14/2020Price change$2,988,000-9.1%$885/sqft
    Source: ZIP CODE EAST BAY #40906301 Report a problem
    8/10/2020Listed for sale$3,288,000$973/sqft
    Source: ZIP CODE EAST BAY #40906301 Report a problem
    7/8/2020Pending sale$3,288,000$973/sqft
    Source: ZIP CODE EAST BAY #40906301 Report a problem
    5/28/2020Listed for sale$3,288,000+311.5%$973/sqft
    Source: ZIP CODE EAST BAY #40906301 Report a problem
    2/9/2012Sold$799,000-18.9%$237/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/15/2011Listing removed$985,000$292/sqft
    Source: Marvin Gardens Real Estate #40530462 Report a problem
    8/2/2011Price change$985,000-15.5%$292/sqft
    Source: Marvin Gardens Real Estate #40530462 Report a problem
    6/23/2011Listed for sale$1,165,000$345/sqft
    Source: Marvin Gardens Real Estate #40530462 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$42,340 +2.4%$3,126,062 +2%
    2024$41,340 +2%$3,064,768 +2%
    2023$40,546 +1.2%$3,004,675 +2%
    2022$40,056 +0.1%$2,945,760 +2%
    2021$40,017 +146.2%$2,888,000 +151.7%
    2020$16,257 +4.6%$1,147,296 +5%
    2019$15,548 +3.6%$1,092,840 +2%
    2018$15,006 +1.7%$1,071,413 +2%
    2017$14,753 +0.4%$1,050,406 +2%
    2016$14,697 +2.3%$1,029,810 +1.5%
    2015$14,372 $1,014,343 +2%
    2014$14,372 $994,474 +0.5%
    2013-- $989,980 +14.2%
    2012-- $867,000 -4.6%
    2011-- $908,761 +0.8%
    2010-- $901,970 -0.2%
    2009-- $904,114 +2%
    2008-- $886,387 +2%
    2007-- $869,008 +2%
    2006-- $851,970 +2%
    2005-- $835,266 +2%
    2004-- $818,889 +1.9%
    2003-- $803,881 +2%
    2002-- $788,120 +2%
    2001-- $772,668
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    Neighborhood: 94707

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