1640 Ocean View Ave Kensington, CA 94707
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,117
Sq Ft
3,240
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Private Lot
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Breakfast Area or Nook
About This Home
As of April 2025Is this on your buyer checklist? Walk to coffee, stroll to shops, and be minutes to public transportation. You love a neighborhood grocery store, a great veterinarian, pizza, a pub, and fresh bread. All of this and more is just a block away! This home neighbors Berkeley and is located in beautiful Kensington. Solano Avenue is less than a mile away. Enchanting Colusa Circle Gem! Sweet one-level two-bedroom and one beautifully updated bath home on a quiet street near everything! (Pizza, Pub, Farmer's Market, Colusa Market, Semifreddie's Bakery, cafes, Express Bus to SF, BART, Memorial Park & Albany Pool, Upper Solano Ave.) Beautifully maintained and updated over time. Modern, spacious kitchen with new refrigerator, dishwasher, and low-profile microwave. five burner gas range and pretty tile counters with a bay window breakfast nook. The living room has a vaulted beamed peaked ceiling and a handsome fireplace and is adjacent to the dining room. Two sunny bedrooms, one opens to an inviting deck and a pretty private garden. Spacious updated bathroom. Fully fenced. A detached Garage, and ample driveway parking. EASY LIVING in an excellent location. Open Sunday (4/6) 1:00pm-4:00pm
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Vanguard Properties License #00779030 Listed on: 04/02/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,402
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 3,240 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Private Lot
- Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Tandem Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Brick Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Colusa Circle Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5713120102
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Carol L Lombard Revocable Living Trust and Lombard Carol L
Bought by
Bloomberg-Rissman Living Trust and Bloomberg-Rissman
Seller's Agent
Ruth Frassetto
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Markison
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$898,000
Sold Price
$1,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
$517,000
57.57%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$117,387
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-23.08%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 14, 2010
Sold by
Lombard Carol L
Bought by
Lombard Carol L
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Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,415,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $67,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Sold | $1,415,000 | +57.6% | $1,267 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2025 04/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2025 04/02/25 | For Sale | $898,000 | -- | $804 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,402 | $64,559 | $30,961 | $33,598 |
| 2024 | $2,402 | $63,294 | $30,354 | $32,940 |
| 2023 | $2,363 | $62,054 | $29,759 | $32,295 |
| 2022 | $2,285 | $60,838 | $29,176 | $31,662 |
| 2021 | $2,222 | $59,646 | $28,604 | $31,042 |
| 2019 | $2,121 | $57,878 | $27,756 | $30,122 |
| 2018 | $2,111 | $56,744 | $27,212 | $29,532 |
| 2017 | $2,088 | $55,632 | $26,679 | $28,953 |
| 2016 | $2,059 | $54,542 | $26,156 | $28,386 |
| 2015 | $2,048 | $53,724 | $25,764 | $27,960 |
| 2014 | $2,057 | $52,673 | $25,260 | $27,413 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ruth Frassetto
R
Seller's Agent in 2025
Ruth Frassetto
Vanguard Properties
36 in this area
82 Total Sales
-
Kimberly Markison
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Kimberly Markison
Red Oak Realty
(510) 837-9144
3 in this area
28 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41091777
APN: 571-312-010-2
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