NOT LISTED FOR SALE

45 Kingston Rd Kensington, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $1,521,000 - $1,653,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,485 Sq Ft
$1,081/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 12, 2020

Last sale price $1,450,000 $976 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,466/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of October 2020

This elegant home features single level living and a great indoor/outdoor flow, from the bright living room into the incredible backyard. The kitchen has been tastefully remodeled with high end appliances, such as a Wolf stove and a SubZero fridge, and a charming eat-in area. The primary bedroom has access and views to the backyard, an office nook that could be the perfect zoom room, and an en-suite bathroom with elegant marble floors and tiled walls Additional features include a windowed 2 car garage with interior access to the house, a utility room with laundry and ample storage space and generous closets throughout the home. The gorgeous backyard has everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors! A beautiful patio, a manicured law and amazing lush greenery all around. A mere two blocks to the Arlington shops where you can grab a coffee, a pint or groceries and a stroll away from Kensington Farmers' Market and other amenities on Colusa Circle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Bellomo

District Homes License #01822897 Listed on: 09/30/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Elic Suazo

Red Oak Realty License #01751791

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,484

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 9,457 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Kensington Circl Subdivision, Classic Elegance Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5710210153

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,484

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON CIRCL
  • Directions: Ardmore to Kingston
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • 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: 9457
  • Parcel Number: 5710210153
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2020
Closed on
Oct 7, 2020
Sold by
Buffett Bruce A and Buffett Linda G
Bought by
Mendel Stephen F and Mendel Emily S
Seller's Agent
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Elic Suazo
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$455,000
45.73%
Current Estimated Value
$1,604,727

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$154,727
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2008
Sold by
Hacking Alexander N and Hacking Peijou M
Bought by
Buffett Bruce A and Buffett Linda G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$783,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2007
Sold by
Hacking Peijou Mae and Hacking Alexander N
Bought by
Hacking Alexander N and Hacking Peijou M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2005
Sold by
Hanna Richard Joss and Hanna Diane
Bought by
Hacking Alexander N and Hacking Peijou Mae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2004
Sold by
Hanna Richard Joss and Korbel Diane
Bought by
Hanna Richard Joss and Hanna Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1999
Sold by
Kerrigan Randall Bee
Bought by
Hanna Richard Joss and Korbel Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1995
Sold by
Randall Bee Kerrigan
Bought by
Randall Bee
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mendel Stephen F $1,450,000 Chicago Title Company
Buffett Bruce A $870,000 Chicago Title Company
Hacking Alexander N -- None Available
Hacking Alexander N $910,000 Placer Title
Hanna Richard Joss $167,000 Old Republic Title
Hanna Richard Joss $380,000 Old Republic Title Company
Randall Bee -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Buffett Bruce A $530,700
Previous Owner Buffett Bruce A $540,000
Previous Owner Buffett Bruce A $783,000
Previous Owner Hacking Alexander N $728,000
Previous Owner Hanna Richard Joss $333,700
Previous Owner Hanna Richard Joss $304,000
Closed Hacking Alexander N $136,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,450,000 -- --
10/12/2020 10/12/20 Sold $1,450,000 +45.7% $976 / Sq Ft
10/03/2020 10/03/20 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2020 09/30/20 For Sale $995,000 -- $670 / 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 $21,484 $1,569,525 $1,298,917 $270,608
2024 $21,082 $1,538,751 $1,273,449 $265,302
2023 $21,082 $1,508,580 $1,248,480 $260,100
2022 $20,809 $1,479,000 $1,224,000 $255,000
2021 $20,763 $1,450,000 $1,200,000 $250,000
2019 $14,279 $1,004,326 $831,748 $172,578
2018 $13,791 $984,635 $815,440 $169,195
2017 $13,566 $965,329 $799,451 $165,878
2016 $11,959 $825,000 $675,000 $150,000
2015 $10,521 $700,000 $579,715 $120,285
2014 $10,297 $680,000 $563,151 $116,849
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40923134

bridgeMLS

APN: 571-021-015-3