NOT LISTED FOR SALE
2 Beds
1 Bath
2,460 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

About This Home

Available December 1st

Large cottage with a lovely garden. Nestled in the safe and serene Kensington Hills.
Why you would enjoy calling this home:

*Convenient location in a quiet, residential neighborhood
*Bright and airy with tons of natural light/ large windows
*Hardwood floors
*Brand new quartz counters and backsplash in kitchen
*Stainless steel appliances - gas stove
*Separate living room
*Separate office
*Two huge closets
*Small private deck
*Bathroom with new sink and recently updated tile
*Gardener's paradise of a yard with large wisteria covered pergola and dining area and yoga/meditation space.
*Finished laundry service available

Non-smoking only. Someone who loves gardening is a plus! An outdoor cat considered with pet deposit. Utilities -- garbage included. One year lease preferred; may consider other options.

Comes unfurnished (less a few decorative mirrors, a tiny kitchen bistro set and a coffee table that can stay if you wish).

Centrally located. Quick bike or car ride to El Cerrito Plaza BART and UCB (~2 miles). One block (up Ardmore Path) to Kensington Village shopping (Young's Market, Raxakoul Coffee and Cheese, Inn Kensington, Arlington Wine and Spirits, Sakana Sushi) and the bus to UCB and Berkeley BART. Easy freeway access to Highway 80. The Sunday Farmers' Market at Colusa Circle is down the hill. Tilden Park is up the hill with 2,000 acres of wilderness for hiking/ biking/ swimming as well as stunning amenities and walking trails. Solano Ave is a few minutes away with Peet's Coffee, Starbucks, Zachary's Pizza, Andronico's, Safeway, unique shops and many dine-in and take-out restaurants. The Berkeley Bowl, Monterrey Market and 4th Street are a quick drive. For the safety conscious, Kensington has its very own Police Department.

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$513,750
Interest Rate
0.0443%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,905
Interest Rate
0.0614%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Interest Rate
0.0546%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
0.0575%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$543,750
Interest Rate
0.0639%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
0.0808%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
0.0715%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
0.0715%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$685,000 Multiple
$639,508 Servicelink
$945,000 Ticor Title Company Of Ca
-- None Available
-- Ticor Title Company
-- Ticor Title Company
-- Placer Title
-- --
-- Chicago Title Co
-- Chicago Title Co
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- --
-- Nortwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $20,000
Open $505,000
Closed $513,750
Previous Owner $188,905
Previous Owner $661,500
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $595,000
Previous Owner $592,000
Previous Owner $543,750
Previous Owner $120,000
Previous Owner $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Off Market -- -- --
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Rent -- -- --

Tax History

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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
2026 $14,535 $877,592 $435,594 $441,998
2025 $14,535 $860,385 $427,053 $433,332
2024 $13,980 $843,516 $418,680 $424,836
2023 $13,980 $826,977 $410,471 $416,506
2022 $13,787 $810,763 $402,423 $408,340
2021 $13,631 $794,867 $394,533 $400,334
2019 $12,902 $771,293 $382,832 $388,461
2018 $12,518 $756,171 $375,326 $380,845
2017 $12,340 $741,345 $367,967 $373,378
2016 $12,293 $726,809 $360,752 $366,057
2015 $12,322 $715,893 $355,334 $360,559
2014 $12,245 $701,871 $348,374 $353,497
Source: Public Records

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