NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,437,000 - $1,799,663

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,236 Sq Ft
$713/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 31, 2021

Last sale price $1,335,750 $597 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,465 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Family Room
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
  • No HOA
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of March 2021

Welcome to 35 Franciscan Way, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home tucked away in the serene hills of Kensington. Enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay from your bright, open living space filled with natural light from oversized windows.

The modern kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances—perfect for cooking at home. Relax in the spacious living room featuring a cozy fireplace, or step out onto the large balcony to take in the spectacular sunsets and fresh air.

The private backyard is ideal for outdoor dining, weekend gardening, or simply unwinding in peace. Located in a quiet, safe neighborhood, you’ll have easy access to Berkeley, El Cerrito, and San Francisco, plus nearby parks, hiking trails, and top-rated schools.

Whether you’re working from home or commuting, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Don’t miss your chance to live in one of the East Bay’s most sought-after areas!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lucy Armentrout

Red Oak Realty License #01249688 Listed on: 02/26/2021

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Siyuan Zhou

Bay East Aor License #02064607

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 9,102 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Lower Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 572231022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

9,102 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Subdivision Name: LOWER KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Arlington down Sunset to Franciscan
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced, Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Kitchen
  • Security: Security System Leased, Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9102
  • Parcel Number: 572231022
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2021
Closed on
Mar 24, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lucy Armentrout
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Siyuan Zhou
Bay East Aor
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,335,750
Premium/Discount to List
$136,750
11.41%
Current Estimated Value
$1,593,916

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$258,166
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
7.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,336,000 Old Republic Title Company
$750,000 Old Republic Title Company
$262,500 Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title
$525,000 Financial Title
-- Financial Title Company
$257,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $255,000
Previous Owner $35,000
Previous Owner $525,000
Previous Owner $420,000
Previous Owner $76,500
Previous Owner $371,700
Previous Owner $141,600
Previous Owner $23,000
Previous Owner $61,000
Previous Owner $17,000
Previous Owner $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Off Market $4,500 -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Rent $4,500 0.0% --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,335,750 -- --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $1,335,750 +11.4% $597 / Sq Ft
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2021 02/26/21 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $536 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $20,453 $1,474,718 $993,671 $481,047
2025 $20,453 $1,445,803 $974,188 $471,615
2024 $19,613 $1,417,455 $955,087 $462,368
2023 $19,613 $1,389,662 $936,360 $453,302
2022 $19,356 $1,362,414 $918,000 $444,414
2021 $12,892 $849,374 $481,313 $368,061
2019 $12,156 $824,183 $467,038 $357,145
2018 $11,806 $808,024 $457,881 $350,143
2017 $11,622 $792,181 $448,903 $343,278
2016 $11,580 $776,649 $440,101 $336,548
2015 $11,571 $764,984 $433,491 $331,493
2014 $11,420 $750,000 $425,000 $325,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40939266

bridgeMLS

APN: 572-231-022-3

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