NOT LISTED FOR SALE

72 Norwood Ave Kensington, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $577,000 - $749,946

2 Beds
1 Bath
569 Sq Ft
$1,202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2023

Last sale price $550,000 $967 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,378/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • 5-minute walk to Kensington Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shirley Chu

Goodview Financial & Real Estate License #02092510 Listed on: 04/14/2023

Goodview Financial & Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Anastasia Levitansky

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #02163613

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,818

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 3,511 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Hillside Location
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-6

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 569 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 572-203-023-5

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,818

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Age: 74
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 569
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: R-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Oven - Gas, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 569
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: West Contra Costa Unified
  • Elementary School: Kensington Elementary
  • Middle School: Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
  • High School: El Cerrito Senior High
  • High School: 27816
  • Elementary School: 27846
  • Middle School: 38052

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Hillside
  • Parcel Number: 572-203-023-5
  • Lot Acres: 0.0806
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3510.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3510.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: West Contra Costa Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Kensington Elementary
  • High School Text: El Cerrito Senior High
  • Middle School Text: Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2024
Sold by
Borisova King Irina and Tilden King John
Bought by
Borisova King Family Trust and King
Current Estimated Value
$683,737

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2023
Closed on
Apr 24, 2023
Sold by
Lillian Lien-Li Lou Living Trust
Bought by
King John Tilden and King Irina Borisova
Seller's Agent
Shirley Chu
Goodview Financial & Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anastasia Levitansky
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
15.79%
Views
144

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2016
Sold by
Lou Lillian
Bought by
Lou Lillian Lien Li

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2012
Sold by
Afong Joseph C
Bought by
Lou Lillian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,250
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Borisova King Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
King John Tilden $550,000 Old Republic Title
Lou Lillian Lien Li -- None Available
Lou Lillian -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lou Lillian $221,250
Previous Owner Afong Joseph C $108,928
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2023 04/26/23 Sold $550,000 +15.8% $967 / Sq Ft
04/19/2023 04/19/23 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2023 04/14/23 For Sale $475,000 -- $835 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $8,818 $572,220 $541,008 $31,212
2024 $5,354 $561,000 $530,400 $30,600
2023 $5,354 $291,743 $256,394 $35,349
2022 $5,246 $286,023 $251,367 $34,656
2021 $5,188 $280,416 $246,439 $33,977
2019 $4,909 $272,101 $239,131 $32,970
2018 $4,804 $266,767 $234,443 $32,324
2017 $4,737 $261,538 $229,847 $31,691
2016 $4,706 $256,411 $225,341 $31,070
2015 $4,711 $252,561 $221,957 $30,604
2014 $4,690 $247,615 $217,610 $30,005
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Shirley Chu

    Goodview Financial & Real Estate

    (408) 621-9920

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Shirley Chu
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  • Anastasia Levitansky

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Anastasia Levitansky

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (626) 427-5293

    2 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Anastasia Levitansky
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81924164

MLSListings

APN: 572-203-023-5

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94707

72 Norwood Ave, Kensington, CA

This home is located at 72 Norwood Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 since 14 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $683,737, approximately $1,201 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 72 Norwood 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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