Seller's Agent in 2024
Michael Plotkowski
Compass
(415) 505-1029
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
38 Sunset Dr Kensington, CA 94707
Estimated Value: $1,427,000 - $1,741,395
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,642
Sq Ft
$605/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Sauna
- Beamed Ceilings
- Skylights
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Balcony
- Separate Entry Quarters
About This Home
As of October 2024Seamlessly blending trailblazing architecture with gracious serenity, this private sanctuary offers an experience of nature from every room. The double-story great hall features a wall of glass overlooking sun-drenched magnolias, a majestic stairway leading down to the hearth, and a cathedral ceiling crowned by a gigantic central skylight. Natural light abounds. View a landscaped creek and charming waterfall through the floor. This grand central room is an open, airy, continuous space that offers the opportunity to design your dining/living/entertaining experience in a multitude of ways. An upper-level dining room leads to a spacious, bright kitchen and an ample deck. Wake each morning to the changing sounds of the creek and an explosion of green in one of two bedrooms on upper level, each with dedicated full bath, and a sauna for relaxation. Newly-appointed guest apartment, also with superb view, has a separate entrance. Iconic minimalist architect Beverly Thorne's "Music House'' boasts an innovative wood, glass, and steel triangle design. This home, dubbed the Music House,'' is featured in Dwell, SFGate, Modernist Masters, among others. Kensington, in the Berkeley Hills, is moments away from shops, restaurants, regional parks and extensive trails.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1971
Lot Details
- 8,000
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Open Parking
Home Design
- Metal Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- 2,642 Sq Ft Home
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Skylights
- Sauna
Additional Homes
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Separate Entry Quarters
Additional Features
- Balcony
- 8,000 Sq Ft Lot
Community Details
- Stream
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 572-160-025-1
Matterport 3D Tour
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 19, 2024
Closed on
Oct 15, 2024
Sold by
Huang Wanjun
Bought by
Tan Xuyang
Seller's Agent
Michael Plotkowski
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Xinwei Luo
KW Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-9.38%
Views
85
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
$148,849
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 19, 2024
Closed on
Oct 4, 2024
Sold by
Bielawa/Soderlund Family Trust and Soderlund Sandra
Bought by
Tan Xuyang and Fu Yanqiu
Seller's Agent
Michael Plotkowski
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Xinwei Luo
KW Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-9.38%
Views
85
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 8, 2022
Sold by
Sandra Soderlund
Bought by
Bielawa Soderlund Family Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$346,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 12, 2010
Sold by
Bielawa Herbert and Soderlund Sandra
Bought by
Bielawa Herbert and Soderlund Sandra
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 12, 2003
Sold by
Bielawa Herbert W and Soderlund Sandra I
Bought by
Bielawa Herbert W and Soderlund Sandra I
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,387
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 1996
Sold by
Alice Pasqualetti
Bought by
Bielawa Herb and Bielawa Sandra
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,300
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Xuyang | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Tan Xuyang | $1,450,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Bielawa Soderlund Family Trust | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Soderlund Sandra | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Bielawa Herbert | -- | None Available | |
| Bielawa Herbert | -- | None Available | |
| Bielawa Herbert W | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Bielawa Herb | $357,000 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Soderlund Sandra | $346,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bielawa Herbert W | $159,387 | |
| Previous Owner | Bielawa Herb | $152,300 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2024 10/21/24 | Sold | $1,450,000 | -3.0% | $549 / Sq Ft |
| 10/06/2024 10/06/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/05/2024 09/05/24 | Price Changed | $1,495,000 | -6.6% | $566 / Sq Ft |
| 07/19/2024 07/19/24 | For Sale | $1,600,000 | -- | $606 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®
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 | $20,538 | $1,450,000 | $525,000 | $925,000 |
| 2024 | $9,946 | $651,863 | $346,483 | $305,380 |
| 2023 | $9,946 | $639,083 | $339,690 | $299,393 |
| 2022 | $9,786 | $626,553 | $333,030 | $293,523 |
| 2021 | $9,728 | $614,268 | $326,500 | $287,768 |
| 2019 | $9,182 | $596,051 | $316,817 | $279,234 |
| 2018 | $8,933 | $584,364 | $310,605 | $273,759 |
| 2017 | $8,795 | $572,907 | $304,515 | $268,392 |
| 2016 | $8,564 | $561,675 | $298,545 | $263,130 |
| 2015 | $8,585 | $553,239 | $294,061 | $259,178 |
| 2014 | $8,466 | $542,403 | $288,301 | $254,102 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Plotkowski
-
Yulia Deschamps
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Yulia Deschamps
Compass
(415) 385-3712
1 in this area
101 Total Sales
-
Xinwei Luo
X
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Xinwei Luo
KW Advisors East Bay
(510) 528-2200
2 in this area
27 Total Sales
Map
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 424050514
APN: 572-160-025-1
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