139 Arlington Ave Kensington, CA 94707
Estimated payment $5,667/month
Total Views
1,431
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,554
Sq Ft
$640
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
- El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Siding
About This Home
First time on market – one family owned! Approx. 1,854 sq ft of flexible living space with income, multi-gen, or creative potential. Main home, approximately 1554 SF, features 3 beds, 2 full baths, spacious eat-in kitchen with built-in banquette, gas stove, vintage built-ins, wood floors, and indoor laundry. Breezeway connects to a bonus room ideal as an office or studio. Below, a renovated bonus suite with separate entrance and full bath offers privacy for guests or extended stays. A detached 2-car garage with fully equipped studio above, approximately 300 SF provides incredible ADU or rental potential. Plus, a detached guest cottage with full bath sits behind the main home—ideal for guests, work-from-home, or creative use. Tranquil backyard patio perfect for entertaining. Large under-house workshop adds flexible space for hobbies or storage. Fantastic location near downtown Arlington, Berkeley, shops, restaurants, and UC campus. A rare opportunity with 3 separate living areas—don’t miss it!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,954
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 7,470 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Sloped Up
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Free Standing Fireplace
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Kensington Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5721500212
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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 | $2,954 | $91,612 | $37,711 | $53,901 |
| 2024 | $2,902 | $89,817 | $36,972 | $52,845 |
| 2023 | $2,902 | $88,057 | $36,248 | $51,809 |
| 2022 | $2,815 | $86,332 | $35,538 | $50,794 |
| 2021 | $2,752 | $84,641 | $34,842 | $49,799 |
| 2019 | $2,623 | $82,132 | $33,809 | $48,323 |
| 2018 | $2,597 | $80,523 | $33,147 | $47,376 |
| 2017 | $2,567 | $78,946 | $32,498 | $46,448 |
| 2016 | $2,536 | $77,399 | $31,861 | $45,538 |
| 2015 | $2,527 | $76,237 | $31,383 | $44,854 |
| 2014 | $2,482 | $74,745 | $30,769 | $43,976 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $640 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $300,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $260,000 | Seller Take Back |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41103931
APN: 572-150-021-2
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