NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1645 Ocean View Ave Kensington, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $1,453,000 - $1,551,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,214 Sq Ft
$1,249/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2023

Last sale price $1,526,500 $1,257 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,025/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2023

Stepping through the door at 1645 Ocean View, you’ll be enveloped in the timeless allure of this Mediterranean-style home which possesses old-world charm, yet has all the modern conveniences for today’s living. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom abode with formal living and dining rooms characterized by built-ins and exquisite inlaid hardwood flooring, has an open and airy flow creating a sense of spaciousness and easy movement throughout. The kitchen, meticulously designed and sure to captivate any culinary enthusiast, overlooks a picturesque garden with mature landscaping. Outside, enjoy a spacious deck perfect for entertaining and a charming shed to unleash your artistic endeavors, establishing a perfect bookend to your day. The garage has versatile utility, use it for parking, storage, a workshop - you decide. Best of all is its fabulous location; one block to the Kensington Circle and a few short blocks to Solano Avenue, making this an ideal home for those seeking an inspirational daily getaway that’s still in the heart of it all. Don’t miss this swoon-worthy gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Durkee

Winkler Real Estate Group License #01988556 Listed on: 08/16/2023

Winkler Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Ricardo Velazco

Sequoia Real Estate License #01471392

Sequoia Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,126

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 4,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5713110186

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,126

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON CIRCL
  • Directions: Colusa to Ocean View
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Bamboo
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, 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: 4200
  • Parcel Number: 5713110186
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2023
Closed on
Sep 14, 2023
Sold by
Greta Gary W and Greta Sholachman
Bought by
Dabich Sandra
Seller's Agent
Julie Durkee
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Ricardo Velazco
Sequoia Real Estate
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,526,500
Premium/Discount to List
$476,500
45.38%
Views
115
Current Estimated Value
$1,516,570

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,930
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.42%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2023
Closed on
Sep 8, 2023
Sold by
Ware-Sholachman 2005 Trust
Bought by
Gary W Ware And Greta Sholachman Irrevocable and Ware
Seller's Agent
Julie Durkee
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Ricardo Velazco
Sequoia Real Estate
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,526,500
Premium/Discount to List
$476,500
45.38%
Views
115

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2012
Sold by
Ware Gary W and Sholachman Greta
Bought by
Ware Gary W and Sholachman Greta

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
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2005
Sold by
Ware Gary W and Ware Greta Sholachman
Bought by
Ware Gary W and Sholachman Greta
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dabich Sandra $1,526,500 Old Republic Title
Gary W Ware And Greta Sholachman Irrevocable -- None Listed On Document
Ware Gary W -- None Available
Ware Gary W -- None Available
Ware Gary W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ware-Sholachman 2005 Trust $58,867
Previous Owner Ware Gary W $400,000
Previous Owner Ware Gary W $100,000
Previous Owner Ware Gary W $300,700
Previous Owner Ware Gary W $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,526,500 -- --
09/20/2023 09/20/23 Sold $1,526,500 +45.4% $1,257 / Sq Ft
08/29/2023 08/29/23 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2023 08/16/23 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $865 / 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 $21,126 $1,557,030 $1,352,520 $204,510
2024 $5,312 $1,526,500 $1,326,000 $200,500
2023 $5,312 $291,839 $158,123 $133,716
2022 $5,203 $286,118 $155,023 $131,095
2021 $5,143 $280,509 $151,984 $128,525
2019 $4,867 $272,191 $147,477 $124,714
2018 $4,764 $266,855 $144,586 $122,269
2017 $4,696 $261,623 $141,751 $119,872
2016 $4,674 $256,494 $138,972 $117,522
2015 $4,677 $252,642 $136,885 $115,757
2014 $4,655 $247,694 $134,204 $113,490
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Durkee

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Julie Durkee

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (510) 548-2900

    4 in this area

    62 Total Sales

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  • Ricardo Velazco

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Ricardo Velazco

    Sequoia Real Estate

    (707) 575-8000

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41036190

bridgeMLS

APN: 571-311-018-6

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94707

1645 Ocean View Ave, Kensington, CA

This home is located at 1645 Ocean View Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 since 16 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,516,570, approximately $1,249 per square foot. This property was built in 1931. 1645 Ocean View Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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