$1,600,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

17 Arlington Ave Kensington, CA 94707

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,716 Sq Ft
6,930 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$589 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of February 2025

Wake up to breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco, the Bay, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge from this stunning 4BR/3BA Mid-Century Modern. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and style, this spacious home features an updated open floor plan with a recently renovated kitchen and generous living spaces filled with natural light. Gleaming HW floors with fresh paint and many updates. Accessible via internal staircase, a spacious lower-level guest suite with Golden Gate Views on the lower floor, complete with a private entrance and kitchenette, offers exceptional flexibility—perfect for hosting visitors or creating a potential income opportunity. A large backyard provides ample space for landscaping or future development, while the 2-car garage with interior access adds convenience. Ideally located in the highly sought-after Kensington community, this home offers top-rated schools, a charming village, scenic nature trails, and effortless access to highways for a quick San Francisco commute. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a home with spectacular views and endless possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anja Plowright

License #01351797 Listed on: 02/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandor Hatvany

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02216712

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,557

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 6,930 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Kensington Subdivision, Mid Century Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5720260172

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,557

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Up Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Regular, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Off Street, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • 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: 6930
  • Parcel Number: 5720260172
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Hasegawa Yoko
Bought by
Li Weichao and Schoenberger Zachary
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
Buyer's Agent
Sandor Hatvany
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
14.7%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,598,949

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,051
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1999
Sold by
Mcpartland Phyllis J and Mcpartland Matthew
Bought by
Hasegawa Yoko
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 $1,600,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $479,500 Nortwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $1,600,000 +14.7% $589 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $514 / 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 $9,557 $618,612 $406,981 $211,631
2024 $9,557 $606,483 $399,001 $207,482
2023 $9,381 $594,592 $391,178 $203,414
2022 $9,227 $582,934 $383,508 $199,426
2021 $9,168 $571,505 $375,989 $195,516
2019 $8,655 $554,556 $364,838 $189,718
2018 $8,425 $543,684 $357,685 $185,999
2017 $8,296 $533,024 $350,672 $182,352
2016 $8,256 $522,574 $343,797 $178,777
2015 $8,275 $514,725 $338,633 $176,092
2014 $8,161 $504,643 $332,000 $172,643
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41084606

bridgeMLS

APN: 572-026-017-2