NOT LISTED FOR SALE

712 Wellesley Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,207,000 - $1,766,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,963 Sq Ft
$779/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2022

Last sale price $1,305,000 $665 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,870/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2022

Welcome to 712 Wellesley Avenue in Kensington. First time on the market in more than fifty years, opportunity awaits in this four-bedroom three-bath vintage home with stunning city, bay, and bridge views. Located in a highly desirable hilltop neighborhood, this lovely home on a street-to-street lot features a gorgeous open design living room and dining room with a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and expansive views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and Mount Tamalpais. Three bedrooms, two baths, and the original kitchen complete the top level. Downstairs is a spacious and welcoming family room with a brick fireplace and spectacular views as well as the fourth bedroom and third vintage bathroom. Close to town, shopping, schools, and transportation don't miss the opportunity to make this vintage 1959 home into the modern home of your dreams.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stranton Associates

Ajility Real Estate License #01831708 Listed on: 06/02/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,770

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 4,674 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Views of the Bay Bridge
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,963 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Partial Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 570-032-015-2

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,770

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Arlington Avenue to Wellesley Avenue.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1073
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Basement: Partial
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 664.80
  • Square Footage: 1963.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: View
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room
  • Room Type: Family Room, Living Room
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Original
  • Roof: Cement, Tile
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridges, City, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Tamalpais, Panoramic, San Francisco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage Facing Front, Interior Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Other

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 570-032-015-2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4674.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1959

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2022
Closed on
Jul 26, 2022
Sold by
Eric Blakely
Bought by
Arya Farzin Ghanghaie and Farrin Sattarijavid
Seller's Agent
Stranton Associates
Ajility Real Estate
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
4.4%
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,517,025

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$212,025
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%
Original Mortgage
$970,000
Outstanding Balance
$931,710
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$589,242

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Alta Blakley Revocable Trust
Bought by
Blakely Eric

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2006
Sold by
Blakely Alta Marie
Bought by
Blakely Alta
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
Arya Farzin Ghanghaie $1,305,000 Fidelity National Title
Blakely Eric -- None Listed On Document
Blakely Alta -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arya Farzin Ghanghaie $970,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold $1,305,000 +4.4% $665 / Sq Ft
07/07/2022 07/07/22 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $637 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $18,770 $1,357,722 $1,040,400 $317,322
2024 $18,425 $1,331,100 $1,020,000 $311,100
2023 $18,425 $1,305,000 $1,000,000 $305,000
2022 $24,460 $1,765,000 $1,000,000 $765,000
2021 $2,845 $102,228 $33,679 $68,549
2019 $2,710 $99,198 $32,681 $66,517
2018 $2,682 $97,254 $32,041 $65,213
2017 $2,650 $95,348 $31,413 $63,935
2016 $2,620 $93,480 $30,798 $62,682
2015 $2,613 $92,077 $30,336 $61,741
2014 $2,615 $90,274 $29,742 $60,532
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Stranton Associates

    Ajility Real Estate

    (415) 497-3410

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322050768

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 570-032-015-2

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94708

712 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA

This home is located at 712 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 since 02 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,529,038, approximately $778 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 712 Wellesley 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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