NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Cambridge Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,525,196 - $1,784,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,646 Sq Ft
$996/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 17, 2022

Last sale price $1,760,000 $1,069 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,680/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2022

The views! Completely remodeled with permits! Rare opportunity to own a stunning level-in Kensington residence with optional ADU. From level-in entry, step into the renovated main level with a spacious open floor plan, featuring 1 bedroom/1 bathroom. The sweeping view showcases SF, GG Bridge, Mount Tam, and the bay. The light-filled chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and beautiful tile is perfect for entertaining. On the lower-level, enter into the bright living room with doors leading out to a deck with scenic views. Picture a potential kitchenette. One bedroom and a second remodeled bathroom with views! The backyard is spacious and professionally landscaped. One-car garage with internal access. Near Blake Garden, Kensington Park, and shops and dining at Colusa Circle, Arlington Boulevard and Solano Avenue. Zoned for top-performing Kensington Hilltop Elementary School. * Open Thurs, 2/24, 9:30am-12:00pm, and Sun, 2/27, 2-4pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alissa Custer

District Homes License #01703944 Listed on: 02/23/2022

Co-Listed By

JESSICA WAGGONER

MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY License #02084131

Last Buyer's Agent

Janae Havens

District Homes License #02086121

District Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 4,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision, Midcentury Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 570032009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

4,200 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBODH
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Wellesley to Cambridge
  • 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: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4200
  • Parcel Number: 570032009
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2022
Closed on
Mar 10, 2022
Sold by
Robert A Gesley Revocable Trust
Bought by
Odonnell Daniel Yalow
Seller's Agent
Alissa Custer
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Janae Havens
District Homes
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$1,760,000
Premium/Discount to List
$811,000
85.46%
Current Estimated Value
$1,638,799

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$121,201
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2006
Sold by
Gesley Robert A
Bought by
Gesley Robert A
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Odonnell Daniel Yalow $1,760,000 Old Republic Title
Gesley Robert A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,760,000 -- --
03/17/2022 03/17/22 Sold $1,760,000 +85.5% $1,069 / Sq Ft
03/09/2022 03/09/22 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2022 02/23/22 For Sale $949,000 -- $577 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $23,081 $1,648,000 $1,030,000 $618,000
2024 $22,471 $1,610,000 $1,006,250 $603,750
2023 $22,471 $1,610,000 $1,005,000 $605,000
2022 $4,119 $194,567 $81,131 $113,436
2021 $4,079 $190,753 $79,541 $111,212
2019 $3,899 $185,097 $77,183 $107,914
2018 $3,843 $181,469 $75,670 $105,799
2017 $3,793 $177,912 $74,187 $103,725
2016 $3,762 $174,425 $72,733 $101,692
2015 $3,760 $171,806 $71,641 $100,165
2014 $3,728 $168,441 $70,238 $98,203
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40982260

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-032-009-5

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