1656 Oak View Ave Kensington, CA 94707
2
Beds
4
Baths
1,794
Sq Ft
4,000
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Updated Kitchen
- Traditional Architecture
- El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
- Private Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of May 2025Stylish split-level Tudor less than a block to Colusa Circle in coveted Kensington location: near coffee, a bakery, market, pizzeria, pub & more! On Sundays lower Oak View transforms to a vibrant Farmer’s Market! 2-pane windows throughout. Buyer will be the first to enjoy the new quartz kitchen counters, new sink, garbage disposal, LVT flooring, & stainless electric wall oven that blends with newer stainless Beko fridge & Bosch dishwasher. A bright eat-in area provides the perfect spot to look onto the spacious fenced garden. Enjoy patio areas for both sun & shade seekers, + a level lawn area for play or pets. Firepit offers the perfect cozy spot when the fog rolls in! Home-grown salad fixings await in the raised veggie beds & soon apples & figs to harvest. 2 spacious bedrooms & 2 updated baths plus permitted bonus spaces with many possible uses: family room, office or guest suite with newly updated quartz shower & cedar SAUNA, plus an additional 1/2 bath. Extra surprise: spacious room can be a home gym, yoga or sound studio, or remarkable storage. TWO driveway pkg spaces. Attached garage w/laundry & workbench. Within a mile are a plethora of options for restaurants, shopping, services of all sorts & terrific transit!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $19,208
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Central Vacuum
- Sound System
- Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
- Family Room
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by a third party
- Solar Water Heater
- Leased Solar Hot Water System
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Shed
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Zoned Heating
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by Tudor Revival
- Kensington Circl Subdivision, Stylish Updated Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5713110152
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 13, 2021
Closed on
Nov 16, 2021
Sold by
Forsythe Susan J and The Susan J Forsythe Trust
Bought by
Jiang Shuqing and Stein Martin H
Seller's Agent
Tomi Thomas
Abio Properties
Buyer's Agent
PEI CHUN CHANG
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$325,000
32.66%
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
$251,532
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$720,060
Outstanding Balance
$663,102
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$908,430
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 1, 2006
Sold by
Forsythe Susan J
Bought by
Forsythe Susan J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 10, 1994
Sold by
Brown Charles E and Forsythe Susan J
Bought by
Brown Charles E and Forsythe Susan J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
8.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,320,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $720,060 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 05/19/25 | Sold | $1,607,777 | +26.1% | $896 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2025 05/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/10/2025 04/10/25 | Price Changed | $1,275,000 | -99.0% | $711 / Sq Ft |
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | For Sale | $127,500,000 | +9559.1% | $71,070 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,320,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/24/2021 11/24/21 | Sold | $1,320,000 | +32.7% | $736 / Sq Ft |
| 10/25/2021 10/25/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/13/2021 10/13/21 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $555 / 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 | $19,208 | $1,400,794 | $1,061,208 | $339,586 |
| 2024 | $19,208 | $1,373,328 | $1,040,400 | $332,928 |
| 2023 | $18,853 | $1,346,400 | $1,020,000 | $326,400 |
| 2022 | $18,607 | $1,320,000 | $1,000,000 | $320,000 |
| 2021 | $2,546 | $80,521 | $29,866 | $50,655 |
| 2019 | $2,428 | $78,134 | $28,981 | $49,153 |
| 2018 | $2,410 | $76,603 | $28,413 | $48,190 |
| 2017 | $2,382 | $75,102 | $27,856 | $47,246 |
| 2016 | $2,353 | $73,630 | $27,310 | $46,320 |
| 2015 | $2,344 | $72,525 | $26,900 | $45,625 |
| 2014 | $2,350 | $71,106 | $26,374 | $44,732 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Arlene Baxter
Seller's Agent in 2025
Arlene Baxter
The Agency
(510) 717-1799
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
-
Amir Aliloupour
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Amir Aliloupour
RE/MAX
(925) 876-0255
1 in this area
44 Total Sales
-
Tomi Thomas
Seller's Agent in 2021
Tomi Thomas
Abio Properties
(415) 686-9817
2 in this area
28 Total Sales
-
PEI CHUN CHANG
Buyer's Agent in 2021
PEI CHUN CHANG
(808) 772-3069
5 in this area
164 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41092711
APN: 571-311-015-2
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