$1,459,000
$40K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $9,557/month

Total Views 2,418
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,695 Sq Ft
$541 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home in desirable Kensington with vaulted ceilings and laminate flooring in main living areas. The bright kitchen features granite countertops, a large island with bar seating, and plenty of natural light—perfect for cooking and entertaining. Step outside to an expansive deck with beautiful bay views and a generous backyard ideal for gatherings. A detached unit offers flexible space for an office or playroom, while the attached in-law unit has a private entrance, kitchen area, and bathroom—great for guests or rental income. Close to schools, freeways, Kensington shops and restaurants, and just minutes from downtown Oakland, San Francisco, and Emeryville.

Listing Agent

Akel Hillany

Luxe Realty Group License #02078207

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,621

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 8,850 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Composition Shingle
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Blakemont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5722320198

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,621

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Subdivision Name: BLAKEMONT
  • Directions: Google Maps
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Front, See Remarks, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, San Francisco, Bridges, City, Ocean
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Other, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Water/Sewer See Remarks
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8850
  • Parcel Number: 5722320198
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $17,621 $1,256,043 $557,560 $698,483
2023 $17,621 $1,231,416 $546,628 $684,788
2022 $17,384 $1,207,271 $535,910 $671,361
2021 $17,335 $1,183,600 $525,402 $658,198
2019 $16,334 $1,148,495 $509,819 $638,676
2018 $15,843 $1,125,976 $499,823 $626,153
2017 $15,591 $1,103,899 $490,023 $613,876
2016 $15,545 $1,082,255 $480,415 $601,840
2015 $15,602 $1,065,999 $473,199 $592,800
2014 $14,741 $995,000 $441,683 $553,317
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $1,459,000 -2.7% $541 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $556 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $899,000 First California Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $250,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $215,000 New Conventional
Closed $125,000 Commercial
Open $1,040,000 New Conventional
Closed $900,000 Commercial
Closed $302,000 Construction
Closed $280,000 Unknown
Closed $80,000 Unknown
Closed $625,000 Unknown
Closed $575,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $495,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $497,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $80,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $380,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41094608

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 572-232-019-8