NOT LISTED FOR SALE

19 Franciscan Way Kensington, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $1,236,000 - $1,636,668

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,387 Sq Ft
$608/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 21, 2021

Last sale price $1,200,000 $503 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,224 / mo

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Solar Power System
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2021

Light, bright, and cheerful Kensington rancher with wonderful indoor/outdoor access! Single-level 3 beds/2 baths main house; plus an addition with office & HUGE 500+ sq ft light-filled studio + half bath built above the garage. Entering the living room, you’ll be beckoned to wander into the literal playground that is the back yard, ready for gatherings, al fresco dining, and play. The kitchen features new hardwood floors, new quartz counters, stainless appliances, and a fun backsplash of aqua-colored glass subway tiles. The living room is full of light, with partial SF Bay views! Freshly refinished hardwood floors, new carpet and paint throughout. The office + studio offer tons of flexibility for remote work, art studio, guest quarters, potential ADU. Solar panels capture the abundant sunlight, nearly zeroing out these homeowners' electric bills. About 5 mins by car to EC Plaza & BART, Kensington Village, Colusa Circle; 15 mins to UC Berkeley. Zoned for Kensington Hilltop Elementary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JENNIFER CORD

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #01352129 Listed on: 08/28/2021

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

OUT OF AREA OUT

OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER License #88888888

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 9,020 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Cheerful
  • Kensington Subdivision, Rancher Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 572231026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

9,020 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Arlington-Sunset-Franciscan
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Office, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular, Sloped Up, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Cheerful
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9020
  • Parcel Number: 572231026
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,427,540

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2021
Closed on
Oct 15, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
JENNIFER CORD
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
OUT OF AREA OUT
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.10%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$636,150
Interest Rate
0.0378%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Wade Law Offices
$1,200,000 Chicago Title Company
$885,000 Chicago Title Company
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $960,000
Closed $200,000
Closed $687,000
Closed $200,000
Closed $697,000
Closed $636,150
Closed $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
10/21/2021 10/21/21 Sold $1,200,000 -2.0% $503 / Sq Ft
09/19/2021 09/19/21 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2021 08/28/21 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $513 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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 $18,161 $1,273,449 $827,742 $445,707
2024 $17,414 $1,248,480 $811,512 $436,968
2023 $17,414 $1,224,000 $795,600 $428,400
2022 $17,178 $1,200,000 $780,000 $420,000
2021 $13,971 $930,292 $641,218 $289,074
2019 $13,171 $902,700 $622,200 $280,500
2018 $12,787 $885,000 $610,000 $275,000
2017 $7,509 $486,205 $233,312 $252,893
2016 $7,470 $476,673 $228,738 $247,935
2015 $7,486 $469,514 $225,303 $244,211
2014 $7,464 $460,318 $220,890 $239,428
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40964989

bridgeMLS

APN: 572-231-026-4

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