$1,175,000
SOLD NOV 4, 2024

22 Avon Rd Kensington, CA 94707

2 Beds
1 Bath
955 Sq Ft
4,675 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,230 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Garden

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to 22 Avon Road, an enchanting retreat nestled in the heart of the delightful Kensington Hills. This charming home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with stunning Bay views from the living room. The many large windows take full advantage of those beautiful views. The expansive living and dining room combination, complete with a cozy fireplace, built-in bookcase and beamed ceilings creates an inviting ambiance ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. Down the hall, you'll be captivated by the beautifully upgraded kitchen with antique stove, light fixtures and lovely checkerboard marmoleum floors. A built-in desk offers a perfect office area. Modern amenities seamlessly combine with classic charm. The main bedroom boasts more of the breathtaking Bay and bridge views, while the second bedroom provides a cozy refuge with a walk-in closet and wood clad ceiling. Important to note that the property includes community board approved plans for a lower-level ADU, presenting an excellent opportunity for customization and expansion, and there is a separate entrance to the space if desired. Step outside to a private oasis adorned with mature trees and vibrant professionally designed landscaping, perfect for enjoying the outdoors in tranquility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Gordon

Compass License #01233563 Listed on: 10/02/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Rusca

Compass License #02088674

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,673

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 4,675 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Downtown
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Lower Kensington Subdivision, Cottage Style Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5712210102

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,673

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: LOWER KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Beverly Rd to Avon
  • Architectural Style: Farm House
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Hills, San Francisco, Water, Other, City
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • 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: 4675
  • Parcel Number: 5712210102
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2024
Closed on
Oct 22, 2024
Sold by
Bosch Barbara and Ringer Mark
Bought by
Nikita Zhivotovskii and Nikita Irina Zhivotovskaia
Seller's Agent
Andrea Gordon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Rusca
Compass
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
6.92%
Views
123
Current Estimated Value
$1,151,374

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$23,626
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,057,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,047,996
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$103,378

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2018
Sold by
Iodice Debra and Stansberry Donald
Bought by
Bosch Barbara and Ringer Mark
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,175,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $715,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,057,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,175,000 -- --
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Sold $1,175,000 +6.9% $1,230 / Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $1,151 / 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 $11,673 $1,175,000 $1,030,000 $145,000
2024 $11,460 $781,953 $672,590 $109,363
2023 $11,460 $766,621 $659,402 $107,219
2022 $11,291 $751,590 $646,473 $105,117
2021 $11,238 $736,854 $633,798 $103,056
2019 $10,597 $715,000 $615,000 $100,000
2018 $2,116 $62,687 $35,475 $27,212
2017 $2,081 $61,459 $34,780 $26,679
2016 $2,052 $60,255 $34,099 $26,156
2015 $2,042 $59,351 $33,587 $25,764
2014 $2,049 $58,190 $32,930 $25,260
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41075162

bridgeMLS

APN: 571-221-010-2