NOT LISTED FOR SALE

425 Ocean View Ave Kensington, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $1,510,000 - $1,744,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,735 Sq Ft
$934/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 16, 2023

Last sale price $1,625,000 $937 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $10,725/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome to 425 Ocean View, a completely updated two-bedroom, two-and-one-half bath located in one of the most sought after locations in Kensington. Elevated from the street by a flight of stairs, enter the inviting living room—doused with glorious design details from the focal point granite fireplace, oak flooring, and vaulted cathedral ceiling. Adjoining dining area offers plenty of room for entertaining. With easy access to the spacious rear yard and patio for alfresco meals. Adjacent, the equipped kitchen features new gray quartz countertops and white cabinetry, a motif that carries into all baths. A spacious island provides bar seating and storage. Just off the kitchen a half bath to accommodate guests. Up a short flight of stairs is the first primary suite featuring a wall of closet space and a luxe full bath with new ceramic tile in shower and on floors. The bright top-floor primary suite boasts towering cathedral ceilings. More storage space includes a walk-in closet and floor-to-ceiling linen cabinet. The full bathroom features double sinks and deluxe shower with new tile Several intelligent updates include seismic retrofit, new electric, copper piping, and a demand water heater. Plenty of street parking plus a large garage. Enjoy the quiet Kensington lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

AARON BROWN

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01821230 Listed on: 03/01/2023

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Kuramoto

Milestone Realty License #01199727

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,921

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 571270022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,921

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON CIRCL
  • Directions: Colusa Ave to Oak View
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • 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 Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 571270022
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2023
Closed on
May 11, 2023
Sold by
Nuveen John O
Bought by
Soroushnejad Mohsen and Moshtaghi Ladan
Seller's Agent
AARON BROWN
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Susan Kuramoto
Milestone Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$330,000
25.48%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$1,620,966

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,034
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.11%
Original Mortgage
$893,750
Outstanding Balance
$870,503
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$750,463
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Soroushnejad Mohsen $1,625,000 Old Republic Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Soroushnejad Mohsen $893,750
Previous Owner Nuveen John Septimus $108,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,625,000 -- --
05/16/2023 05/16/23 Sold $1,625,000 +25.5% $937 / Sq Ft
03/04/2023 03/04/23 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2023 03/01/23 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $746 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $22,921 $1,690,650 $1,321,308 $369,342
2024 $6,502 $1,657,500 $1,295,400 $362,100
2023 $6,502 $375,472 $166,141 $209,331
2022 $5,087 $270,072 $162,884 $107,188
2021 $5,029 $264,778 $159,691 $105,087
2019 $4,726 $256,926 $154,955 $101,971
2018 $4,567 $251,889 $151,917 $99,972
2017 $4,501 $246,951 $148,939 $98,012
2016 $4,471 $242,110 $146,019 $96,091
2015 $4,476 $238,474 $143,826 $94,648
2014 $4,458 $233,803 $141,009 $92,794
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • AARON BROWN

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    AARON BROWN

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 334-6952

    5 in this area

    125 Total Sales

    AARON BROWN
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  • Susan Kuramoto

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Susan Kuramoto

    Milestone Realty

    (408) 316-0278

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Susan Kuramoto
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41019442

bridgeMLS

APN: 571-270-022-7

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94707

425 Ocean View Ave, Kensington, CA

This home is located at 425 Ocean View Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 since 01 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,620,966, approximately $934 per square foot. This property was built in 1936. 425 Ocean View Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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