$1,030,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2025

5 Arlington Ave Kensington, CA 94707

2 Beds
1 Bath
976 Sq Ft
5,016 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,055 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Spanish Architecture
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 5 Arlington Ave., a beautifully refreshed Spanish-style home where charm meets modern living, all wrapped in sweeping San Francisco Bay views. Just moments from beloved Kensington Hilltop Elementary and the local village scene, this location puts you close to it all while feeling like your own hillside hideaway. Inside, bright, open living and dining spaces are framed by bay-facing windows and anchored by a sleek, modern fireplace. The updated kitchen is both functional and fun, with stylish countertops, a gas range, and plenty of room to cook, host, or both. Two sunny bedrooms and a designer-updated bath offer cozy, elevated comfort. Step outside to take in the layered outdoor spaces, from a BBQ-ready side deck to a terraced garden and view deck with front-row seats to the Bay. The newly hardscaped driveway, fresh paint inside and out, dual-pane windows, and updated lighting all add to the polish. With an attached garage (w/ level 2 EV Charger), extra parking, and rear access, plus easy proximity to parks, trails, and cafes—you really can have it all in Kensington.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katy Anderson

California 24 License #01739334 Listed on: 04/07/2025

Co-Listed By

Katie Krembs

California 24 License #01921562

Last Buyer's Agent

Kaitlyn Pisano

Fathom Realty Group Inc. License #02081278

Fathom Realty Group Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,632

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,016 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5720130045

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,632

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBCA24
  • Subdivision Name: Kensington
  • Directions: Moeser to Arlington Ave.
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Spanish
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile, Other
  • Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, City
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5016
  • Parcel Number: 5720130045

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Lowenstein Weglein Revocable Trust and Weglein Jesse Samuel
Bought by
Cameron Glenn and Cameron Xiaoyan Liu
Seller's Agent
Katy Anderson
California 24
Buyer's Agent
Kaitlyn Pisano
Fathom Realty Group Inc.
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$1,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
10.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-35.02%
Original Mortgage
$806,000
Outstanding Balance
$805,314
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$147,784

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2024
Sold by
Weglein Jesse Samuel and Lowenstein Barbara Sari
Bought by
Lowenstein Weglein Revocable Trust and Weglein

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2015
Sold by
Cammy Investments Inc
Bought by
Weglein Jesse Samuel and Lowenstein Barbara Sari

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2015
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Cammy Investments Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2015
Sold by
Cisneros Felix and Cordova Vanessa N
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2003
Sold by
Benchmark Investments Llc
Bought by
Cisneros Felix and Cordova Vanessa N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2002
Sold by
Carlson Evelyn
Bought by
Benchmark Investments Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,030,000 Old Republic Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $800,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $595,000 Service Link
Trustee Deed $562,531 Accommodation
Grant Deed $500,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $375,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $806,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $385,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $365,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $585,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Sold $1,030,000 +10.9% $1,055 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $929,000 -- $952 / 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 $13,632 $953,529 $710,274 $243,255
2024 $13,632 $934,834 $696,348 $238,486
2023 $13,376 $916,505 $682,695 $233,810
2022 $13,180 $898,535 $669,309 $229,226
2021 $13,125 $880,918 $656,186 $224,732
2019 $12,332 $854,791 $636,724 $218,067
2018 $11,908 $838,032 $624,240 $213,792
2017 $11,644 $816,000 $612,000 $204,000
2016 $11,619 $800,000 $600,000 $200,000
2015 $9,205 $602,535 $433,829 $168,706
2014 -- $590,733 $425,331 $165,402
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41091594

bridgeMLS

APN: 572-013-004-5