NOT LISTED FOR SALE

121 Windsor Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,574,000 - $1,713,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,836 Sq Ft
$889/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,600,000 $871 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,444/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2022

First time on the market in 46 years! Delightful 4BR, 2BA Traditional home on a peaceful cul-de-sac street in Upper Kensington. Spacious living room with cove ceiling is anchored by the fireplace and features views of the San Francisco bay from multiple windows. Formal dining room connects to the eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, island with cooktop and multiple doors to the sunny backyard. First floor includes three flexible bedrooms and hall bath with tub/shower. Upstairs primary suite with multiple skylights, ensuite bathroom and private balcony with SF views. Lower level includes a laundry room, attached garage, workbench and multiple areas for storage. The premium lot is enhanced by multiple walkways, mature plantings, fountain and many vignettes for relaxing & reflection. The property is located a short distance to award-winning Kensington Elementary, Upper Kensington shops (via Public Path #6), epic hiking and multiple AC Transit stops for destinations in Berkeley and beyond

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Dickinson

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01918183 Listed on: 05/21/2022

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Allie Pembleton

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02068978

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 8,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 572124013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Arlington to Westminster to Windsor
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Pellet Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8400
  • Parcel Number: 572124013
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2022
Closed on
Aug 2, 2022
Sold by
Ward Family Trust
Bought by
Yang Fan
Seller's Agent
Joshua Dickinson
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Allie Pembleton
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$250,000
18.52%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,632,731

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,731
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.60%
Original Mortgage
$1,280,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,223,745
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$408,986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2013
Sold by
Ward Gilbert and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2013
Sold by
Ward Gilbert and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2011
Sold by
Ward Gilbert and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2011
Sold by
Ward Gilbert and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2009
Sold by
Ward Gilbert and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$366,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2004
Sold by
Ward Gilbert and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2003
Sold by
Ward Gilbert and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1998
Sold by
Ward Gilbert M and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1998
Sold by
Ward Gilbert M and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,500
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1995
Sold by
Ward Gilbert and Ward Linda M
Bought by
Ward Ii Gilbert and Ward Linda M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Yang Fan $1,600,000 Chicago Title
Ward Ii Gilbert -- Accommodation
Ward Ii Gilbert -- Accommodation
Ward Ii Gilbert -- None Available
Ward Ii Gilbert -- None Available
Ward Ii Gilbert -- Lawyers Title La
Ward Ii Gilbert -- Lawyers Title
Ward Ii Gilbert -- None Available
Ward Ii Gilbert -- Fidelity National Title Co
Ward Ii Gilbert -- --
Ward Ii Gilbert -- First American Title Co
Ward Ii Gilbert -- Old Republic Title Company
Ward Ii Gilbert -- Old Republic Title Company
Ward Ii Gilbert -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yang Fan $1,280,000
Previous Owner Ward Ii Gilbert $400,000
Previous Owner Ward Ii Gilbert $400,000
Previous Owner Ward Ii Gilbert $373,000
Previous Owner Ward Ii Gilbert $366,000
Previous Owner Ward Ii Gilbert $290,000
Previous Owner Ward Ii Gilbert $243,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,600,000 -- --
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Sold $1,600,000 +18.5% $871 / Sq Ft
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2022 05/21/22 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $735 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $22,682 $1,664,640 $1,352,520 $312,120
2024 $22,258 $1,632,000 $1,326,000 $306,000
2023 $22,258 $1,600,000 $1,300,000 $300,000
2022 $3,735 $173,134 $110,468 $62,666
2021 $3,671 $169,740 $108,302 $61,438
2019 $3,441 $164,708 $105,091 $59,617
2018 $3,319 $161,480 $103,031 $58,449
2017 $3,269 $158,314 $101,011 $57,303
2016 $3,236 $155,211 $99,031 $56,180
2015 $3,231 $152,881 $97,544 $55,337
2014 $3,175 $149,888 $95,634 $54,254
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40994378

bridgeMLS

APN: 572-124-013-2