NOT LISTED FOR SALE

700 Coventry Rd Kensington, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $889,000 - $1,124,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,332 Sq Ft
$735/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 27, 2023

Last sale price $1,200,000 $901 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,572/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2023

Welcome to this enchanting 1947 Kensington home, cherished by the same family for 50+ years. Boasting redwood siding, the inviting interior features redwood clad walls, beamed ceilings, and expansive windows overlooking a private courtyard-style backyard. Discover a spacious farmhouse-style kitchen with a Wolf range, perfect for cooking and entertaining. The living room offers an office area, built-in shelves, a brick fireplace, and charming courtyard views. A bonus room with French doors adds unique appeal, ideal as a dining room, library, or den. Experience comfort with lower level radiant heat under tile floors and refinished hardwood floors upstairs. Additional features include a laundry room with potential for an extra bath, a 2+ car carport, and a covered patio for storage or a workshop. Enjoy captivating outdoor spaces, including a backyard for al fresco dining and gardening, and a rustic front yard with a majestic oak. Conveniently located near Arlington Blvd and Colusa Circle shops and restaurants, this captivating home awaits its next loving owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Eizenberg

The Agency License #01184596 Listed on: 04/12/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

PEI CHUN CHANG

License #01996509

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 3,315 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Rustic Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Redwood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Carport
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5711400142

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON PARK
  • Directions: Colusa Circle to Berkeley Park, right on Coventry.
  • Architectural Style: Rustic, See Remarks
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Redwood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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: 3315
  • Parcel Number: 5711400142
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2023
Closed on
Apr 24, 2023
Sold by
Whyte Robert Earl
Bought by
Zhao Jia
Seller's Agent
Melissa Eizenberg
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
PEI CHUN CHANG
List Price
$898,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$302,000
33.63%
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$978,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$221,477
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2015
Sold by
Whyte Robert Earl
Bought by
Whyte Robert Earl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2010
Sold by
Whyte Smiljana L
Bought by
Whyte Smiljana L
Source: Public Records

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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
Zhao Jia $1,200,000 Old Republic Title
Whyte Robert Earl -- None Available
Whyte Smiljana L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
04/27/2023 04/27/23 Sold $1,200,000 +33.6% $901 / Sq Ft
04/19/2023 04/19/23 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2023 04/12/23 For Sale $898,000 -- $674 / 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 $17,355 $1,248,480 $1,040,400 $208,080
2024 $2,636 $1,224,000 $1,020,000 $204,000
2023 $2,636 $75,161 $31,072 $44,089
2022 $2,557 $73,688 $30,463 $43,225
2021 $2,496 $72,244 $29,866 $42,378
2019 $2,392 $70,103 $28,981 $41,122
2018 $2,376 $68,729 $28,413 $40,316
2017 $2,340 $67,382 $27,856 $39,526
2016 $2,323 $66,061 $27,310 $38,751
2015 $2,326 $65,069 $26,900 $38,169
2014 $2,240 $63,796 $26,374 $37,422
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Melissa Eizenberg

    The Agency

    (510) 334-6420

    4 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Melissa Eizenberg
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  • PEI CHUN CHANG

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    PEI CHUN CHANG

    (808) 772-3069

    5 in this area

    171 Total Sales

    PEI CHUN CHANG
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41023894

bridgeMLS

APN: 571-140-014-2

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94707

700 Coventry Rd, Kensington, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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