$1,200,000
SOLD OCT 28, 2024

669 Oberlin Ave Kensington, CA 94708

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,852 Sq Ft
8,960 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$421 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Spanish Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2025

The first time offered for sale! A grand residence in need of restoration. This glamorous home speaks of a bygone era, a habitable fixer, whose bones are good and needs an expert's nip and truck. Nestled in the heart of Kensington, CA., this unique Spanish Mediterranean home presents a rare opportunity to make it your own with 3+ spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, offering 2,852+/- square feet of fabulous potential. With abundant natural light illuminating its distinctive architectural details, this property is waiting for your personal touch to return it to its full glory. The expansive living areas provide a versatile canvas for your vision, whether for intimate gatherings or large-scale entertaining. Outside, the generous 8,960 square foot lot features a private oasis, offering a tranquil rustic setting awaiting a nurturing green thumb. The property extends to Wellesley Ave. This elegant fixer upper presents an incredible investment opportunity for those craving a project with unlimited potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Koide

Compass License #01922318 Listed on: 09/25/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Ruth Frassetto

Vanguard Properties License #00779030

Last Buyer's Agent

Anita Sever

License #02054453

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,023

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 8,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking

Property Views

  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5700120123

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,023

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBCOMPP
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Arlington to Oberlin. Turn left on Oberlin
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Tile Counters, Kitchen Island
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Island

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Side By Side

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Master Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

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: 8960
  • Parcel Number: 5700120123
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Jasmine Tierra Nazari Living Trust and Nazari Jasmine
Bought by
Li Hongyang
Seller's Agent
RUTH FRASSETTO
Compass
Buyer's Agent
PEI CHUN CHANG
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$152,000
8.45%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-49.58%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$998,981
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$736,744

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Zhou Zijun
Bought by
Li Hongyang
Seller's Agent
RUTH FRASSETTO
Compass
Buyer's Agent
PEI CHUN CHANG
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$152,000
8.45%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$998,981
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$736,744

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Oct 18, 2024
Sold by
Madge E Dimmick Revocable Trust and Dimmick Bryan
Bought by
Jasmine Tierra Nazari Living Trust and Nazari
Seller's Agent
Susan Koide
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anita Sever
List Price
$1,298,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,000
-7.55%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
124.61%
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2006
Sold by
Dimmick Madge E
Bought by
Dimmick Madge E
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 $1,950,000 Chicago Title
Deed -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $1,200,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,020,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Sold $1,950,000 +8.5% $610 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $1,798,000 +49.8% $563 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Sold $1,200,000 -7.6% $421 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $1,298,000 -- $455 / 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 $3,023 $1,200,000 $900,000 $300,000
2024 $3,023 $110,971 $36,983 $73,988
2023 $2,966 $108,796 $36,258 $72,538
2022 $2,876 $106,664 $35,548 $71,116
2021 $2,811 $104,573 $34,851 $69,722
2019 $2,669 $101,473 $33,818 $67,655
2018 $2,636 $99,484 $33,155 $66,329
2017 $2,601 $97,534 $32,505 $65,029
2016 $2,568 $95,622 $31,868 $63,754
2015 $2,558 $94,187 $31,390 $62,797
2014 $2,510 $92,343 $30,776 $61,567
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41074331

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-012-012-3