NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Highgate Rd Kensington, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $1,755,000 - $1,921,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,381 Sq Ft
$765/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2021

Last sale price $1,650,000 $693 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,870/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2021

Updated light filled Kensington home on a quiet street near the Blake Estate. Views of the SF Bay from several rooms. Good potential to expand or build additional living space. The upper level updated owner’s bedroom suite with remodeled bath, a second bedroom & bath, large open living room/dining area accented by the stone fireplace, & surrounding window views. Remodeled kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances. The lower level- deck overlooks a large landscaped yard. Additional bedroom & bath with a large family/recreation room. Separate laundry room. Extensive basement area for loads of storage or work shop possibilities. Fresh paint inside and out, new electric panels, and new upper level carpets installed. A remarkable home & rare find in Kensington. Centrally located to the nearby amenities of Kensington Village, Solano Avenue, and the Fairmount shops. Only 1 mile from BART, and shopping at the El Cerrito Plaza. Highly regarded Kensington Elementary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Glen Bell

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #00802040 Listed on: 01/18/2021

Co-Listed By

Norman Gee

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01477552

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Delehanty

License #01505346

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,263

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 8,505 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Blakemont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5722310116

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,263

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPRUD 01
  • Subdivision Name: BLAKEMONT
  • Directions: Arlington Ave to Sunset to Highgate Rd
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8505
  • Parcel Number: 5722310116
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2021
Closed on
Feb 25, 2021
Sold by
Waxman Richard P and Waxman Victoria B
Bought by
Kelleher Thomas A and Lyons Laura L
Seller's Agent
Glen Bell
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Michael Delehanty
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
32%
Current Estimated Value
$1,821,493

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$171,493
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,262,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,134,086
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$687,407

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2016
Sold by
Waxman Victoria Burnett and Waxman Richard P
Bought by
Richard & Victoria Waxman Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2012
Sold by
Burnett Elizabeth M
Bought by
Waxman Victoria Burnett and Waxman Richard P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2006
Sold by
Burnett Elizabeth
Bought by
Burnett Elizabeth M and Waxman Victoria Burnett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2002
Sold by
Burnett Elizabeth M
Bought by
Burnett Elizabeth M and Waxman Victoria Burnett

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2001
Sold by
White Richard H
Bought by
Burnett Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1996
Sold by
Mcdonald Brian P and Mcdonald Ann A
Bought by
White Richard H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Kelleher Thomas A $1,650,000 Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Nocal
Richard & Victoria Waxman Living Trust -- None Available
Waxman Victoria Burnett -- None Available
Burnett Elizabeth M -- None Available
Burnett Elizabeth M -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Burnett Elizabeth -- Stewart Title California Inc
Burnett Elizabeth M -- --
Burnett Elizabeth $359,000 North American Title Co
White Richard H $359,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kelleher Thomas $207,980
Open Kelleher Thomas A $1,262,250
Previous Owner Burnett Elizabeth $105,000
Previous Owner Burnett Elizabeth M $100,000
Previous Owner White Richard H $207,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $1,650,000 +32.0% $693 / Sq Ft
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2021 01/18/21 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $525 / 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 $24,263 $1,786,011 $1,136,553 $649,458
2024 $23,810 $1,750,992 $1,114,268 $636,724
2023 $23,810 $1,716,660 $1,092,420 $624,240
2022 $23,510 $1,683,000 $1,071,000 $612,000
2021 $10,879 $696,030 $487,225 $208,805
2019 $10,229 $675,387 $472,775 $202,612
2018 $9,883 $662,145 $463,505 $198,640
2017 $9,727 $649,163 $454,417 $194,746
2016 $9,688 $636,435 $445,507 $190,928
2015 $9,717 $626,877 $438,816 $188,061
2014 $9,588 $614,599 $430,221 $184,378
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Glen Bell

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Glen Bell

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 333-4460

    3 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Glen Bell
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Norman Gee

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 552-0878

    3 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Norman Gee
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Michael Delehanty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40934520

bridgeMLS

APN: 572-231-011-6

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94707

20 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA

This home is located at 20 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707 since 18 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,821,493, approximately $765 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 20 Highgate Rd 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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