Seller's Agent in 2023
Theresa Hope Broderick
The Agency
(510) 967-2294
2 in this area
145 Total Sales
260 Arlington Ave Kensington, CA 94707
Estimated Value: $2,099,000 - $2,337,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,098
Sq Ft
$715/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Spa
- Bay View
- Recreation Room
- El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of May 2023Majestic English style Tudor home in the heart of downtown Kensington. Prime location one block from coffee, edibles and shopping. Home is nestled into a private estate like setting. Home has 5 bedrooms and three bathrooms. This 1929 custom home was designed with many period details including, dormer windows, sweeping staircase, alcoves, built-ins, leaded glass windows, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and much more! Features include a redesigned Chef's kitchen with stainless appliances, carerra marble counters and backsplash and ample cabinets. An adjacent breakfast nook is perfect for enjoying coffee, the morning sun and bay views. After dining in the spacious formal dining room, your guest can enjoy a grand living room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, bay views, and fireplace. The second floor has a primary bedroom with alcoves and a veranda that is ideal for stargazing. A spacious second bedroom with Golden Gae view. A luxurious updated bathroom. Lower level has a separate entrance and is perfect for guests or au-pair. An additional Rumpus room opens to a large sunny back garden, hot tub and garage.This rare lot has frontage on 2 streets and can be accessed easily from either street. Home is ideally located minutes to coveted Solano Avenue shops and dining.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Agency License #01298281 Listed on: 04/13/2023
Co-Listed By
Aaron Smith
The Agency License #02189531
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $31,415
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- 5,670 Sq Ft Lot
- Back and Front Yard Fenced
- Landscaped
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Rear-Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Bay
- City Lights
Home Design
- Tudor Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Composition Shingle
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Pool
- Spa
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by English
- Kensington Park Subdivision, Tudor Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5710400044
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 13, 2023
Closed on
May 17, 2023
Sold by
Echenique Federico and Echenique Maria Laura
Bought by
Domingo Aramburu Living Trust and Echenique
Seller's Agent
Theresa Hope Broderick
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Gini Erck
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,260,850
Premium/Discount to List
$65,850
3%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$44,324
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.71%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 13, 2023
Closed on
Apr 25, 2023
Sold by
Dawn Malatesta Living Trust
Bought by
Echenique Federico and Gascue Maria Laura
Seller's Agent
Theresa Hope Broderick
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Gini Erck
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,260,850
Premium/Discount to List
$65,850
3%
Views
43
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2020
Sold by
Malatesta Dawn
Bought by
Malatesta Dawn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 25, 2020
Sold by
Malatesta Robert S and Malatesta Dawn
Bought by
Malatesta Dawn
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 2006
Sold by
Malatesta Robert S and Malatesta Dawn
Bought by
Malatesta Robert S and Malatesta Dawn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 13, 2004
Sold by
Malatesta Robert S and Malatesta Dawn
Bought by
Malatesta Robert S and Malatesta Dawn
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 17, 2003
Sold by
Mcdowell Suzanne Schuyten
Bought by
Malatesta Robert S and Malatesta Dawn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 1993
Sold by
Schayten John and Schayten Inez G
Bought by
Schayten John and Schayten Inez G
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Aramburu Living Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Echenique Federico | $2,261,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Malatesta Dawn | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Malatesta Dawn | -- | None Available | |
| Malatesta Robert S | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Malatesta Robert S | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Malatesta Robert S | -- | -- | |
| Malatesta Robert S | $940,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Schayten John | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Echenique Federico | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Echenique Federico | $760,850 | |
| Previous Owner | Malatesta Dawn | $301,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Malatesta Robert S | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Malatesta Robert S | $370,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Malatesta Robert S | $379,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Malatesta Robert S | $398,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Malatesta Robert S | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Malatesta Robert S | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Malatesta Robert S | $450,000 | |
| Closed | Malatesta Robert S | $275,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,260,850 | -- | -- |
| 05/22/2023 05/22/23 | Sold | $2,260,850 | +3.0% | $730 / Sq Ft |
| 04/26/2023 04/26/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/13/2023 04/13/23 | For Sale | $2,195,000 | -- | $709 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $31,415 | $2,352,136 | $1,768,680 | $583,456 |
| 2024 | $18,330 | $2,306,016 | $1,734,000 | $572,016 |
| 2023 | $18,330 | $1,284,577 | $737,949 | $546,628 |
| 2022 | $18,087 | $1,259,390 | $723,480 | $535,910 |
| 2021 | $18,038 | $1,234,697 | $709,295 | $525,402 |
| 2019 | $16,872 | $1,198,077 | $688,258 | $509,819 |
| 2018 | $16,299 | $1,174,586 | $674,763 | $499,823 |
| 2017 | $16,034 | $1,151,556 | $661,533 | $490,023 |
| 2016 | $15,986 | $1,128,977 | $648,562 | $480,415 |
| 2015 | $16,046 | $1,112,019 | $638,820 | $473,199 |
| 2014 | $15,841 | $1,090,237 | $626,307 | $463,930 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Theresa Hope Broderick
-
A
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Aaron Smith
The Agency
-
Gini Erck
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Gini Erck
Vanguard Properties
(510) 338-1339
1 in this area
29 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41024026
APN: 571-040-004-4
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