$1,800,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

143 Arlington Ave Kensington, CA 94707

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,387 Sq Ft
7,480 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$754 Per Sq Ft

20% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 143 Arlington Avenue, a stylish home in the heart of Kensington. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.25. bathroom residence on an expansive lot seamlessly blends modern comfort with timeless charm. As you enter, you’ll be greeted by rich hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a welcoming ambiance. The recently updated kitchen is complemented by a cozy breakfast nook and boasts sleek countertops, high-end appliances, and generous cabinet space. Adjacent to the kitchen, the formal dining room is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The expansive living room with fireplace runs the length of the home and opens into an captivating sunroom. This versatile space is ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining or simply unwinding. Step beyond the sunroom to discover an enchanting backyard oasis with brick patios for alfresco dining, a level lawn perfect for play, and ample space for gardening, relaxation, or room to roam for man’s best friend. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths include the spacious primary suite. Downstairs, 1/1 with a kitchenette and separate entrance offers endless possibilities. With its captivating architecture and the vibrant lifestyle Kensington offers, 143 Arlington Avenue is an exceptional place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Marchesotti

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01308798 Listed on: 02/07/2025

Corcoran Icon Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Felicia Mares

Arlowe Homes License #02028970

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,053

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 7,480 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5721500204

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,053

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Arlington -between Wellesley Ave & Westminster Ave
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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: 7480
  • Parcel Number: 5721500204
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2025
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Debenham Family Trust and Debenham Stephen Martin
Bought by
Chandran Karthik Rama and Jaganathan Neha
Seller's Agent
Heidi Marchesotti
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Felicia Mares
Arlowe Homes
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
20.4%
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$1,737,509

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$62,491
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.14%
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,436,361
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$291,959

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2011
Sold by
Debenham M Warren and Debenham Sally K
Bought by
Debenham M Warren and Debenham Sally K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1994
Sold by
Debenham Sally K
Bought by
Debenham M Warren and Debenham Sally K
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,440,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $1,800,000 +20.4% $754 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $626 / 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 $3,053 $1,626,900 $1,193,400 $433,500
2024 $3,053 $113,339 $36,972 $76,367
2023 $2,996 $111,118 $36,248 $74,870
2022 $2,905 $108,940 $35,538 $73,402
2021 $2,840 $106,805 $34,842 $71,963
2019 $2,697 $103,639 $33,809 $69,830
2018 $2,663 $101,608 $33,147 $68,461
2017 $2,627 $99,617 $32,498 $67,119
2016 $2,605 $97,664 $31,861 $65,803
2015 $2,585 $96,198 $31,383 $64,815
2014 $2,536 $94,315 $30,769 $63,546
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41085163

bridgeMLS

APN: 572-150-020-4