NOT LISTED FOR SALE

296 Lexington Rd Kensington, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $1,176,000 - $1,412,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,489 Sq Ft
$887/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2020

Last sale price $1,010,000 $678 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,178/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of August 2020

3D Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aVWsoGggBVt&brand=0 A Nature-Lover's Dream! Rare opportunity to own this cozy home in desirable Kensington neighborhood. This multi-level home offers two bedrooms and two baths in the main house and there is also a one bedroom/one bath downstairs with separate entrance, perfect for in-laws or au-pair. Upgrades included dual pane windows through-out, newly paint interior & exterior, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, upgraded central heating system and airduct, a lot of foundation and seismic work done. The cozy living room opens to the outdoors, a nice size deck overlooks a beautiful Live Oak forest situated on an oversized lot. Conveniently located just a few short blocks to Colusa Avenue, as well as the Kensington Circle shops offering coffee, pizza, groceries. Transportation is a breeze with the BART and AC Transit nearby. Come home for the holidays!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maggie Guo

Compass License #01864021 Listed on: 04/21/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Astrid Lacitis

Vanguard Properties License #00684382

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1938

Lot Details

  • 7,427

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,489 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 7,427 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1489
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1938

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1489
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Enclosed

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1705
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7425.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7425.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2021
Sold by
Zukin Valerie Anne and Rosenthal Joshua Abram
Bought by
Rosenthal Joshua Abram and Zukin Valerie Anne
Current Estimated Value
$1,320,366

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2020
Closed on
Aug 6, 2020
Sold by
Chen Hao
Bought by
Zukin Valerie Anne and Rosenthal Joshua Abram
Seller's Agent
Maggie Guo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Astrid Lacitis
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,088,000
Sold Price
$1,010,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$78,000
-7.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.05%
Original Mortgage
$899,809
Outstanding Balance
$798,194
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$522,172

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2010
Sold by
Chen Hao
Bought by
Chen Hao

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2007
Sold by
Scull Stacey and Disney Kimberly M
Bought by
Chen Hao

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
6.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2005
Sold by
Scull Stacey
Bought by
Scull Stacey and Disney Kimberly M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2000
Sold by
Parlante and Shelley
Bought by
Scull Stacey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$399,600
Interest Rate
8.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Rosenthal Joshua Abram -- Unisource
Zukin Valerie Anne $1,010,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Chen Hao -- None Available
Chen Hao -- First American Title Company
Scull Stacey $265,000 Chicago Title Co
Scull Stacey $499,500 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zukin Valerie Anne $899,809
Previous Owner Chen Hao $450,000
Previous Owner Scull Stacey $530,000
Previous Owner Scull Stacey $399,600
Closed Scull Stacey $74,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Sold $1,010,000 -2.7% $678 / Sq Ft
07/11/2020 07/11/20 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2020 07/03/20 Price Changed $1,038,000 -4.6% $697 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 For Sale $1,088,000 +7.7% $731 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Off Market $1,010,000 -- --
04/21/2020 04/21/20 For Sale $1,098,000 -- $737 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $15,782 $1,093,255 $865,945 $227,310
2024 $15,132 $1,071,819 $848,966 $222,853
2023 $15,132 $1,050,804 $832,320 $218,484
2022 $14,919 $1,030,200 $816,000 $214,200
2021 $14,865 $1,010,000 $800,000 $210,000
2019 $11,886 $814,229 $706,493 $107,736
2018 $11,542 $798,265 $692,641 $105,624
2017 $11,359 $782,613 $679,060 $103,553
2016 $11,406 $767,269 $665,746 $101,523
2015 $10,619 $700,000 $607,378 $92,622
2014 $10,565 $693,000 $601,303 $91,697
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Maggie Guo

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Maggie Guo

    Compass

    (408) 834-3996

    102 Total Sales

    Maggie Guo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Astrid Lacitis

    Vanguard Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81795827

MLSListings

APN: 571-240-027-3

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94707

296 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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