NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,843,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
2,460 Sq Ft
$749/Sq Ft Est. Value

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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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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Ortiz James S $685,000 Multiple
Bank Of America National Association $639,508 Servicelink
Letafat Behrooz $945,000 Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Wills Robert D -- None Available
Wills Robert D -- Ticor Title Company
Wills Robert D -- Ticor Title Company
Wills Robert D -- Placer Title
Wills Robert D -- --
Wills Robert D -- Chicago Title Co
Wills Robert D -- Chicago Title Co
Mills Robert D -- Fidelity National Title Co
Mills Robert D -- Fidelity National Title Co
Wills Robert D -- --
Wills Robert D -- Nortwestern Title Company
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $20,000
Open Ortiz James S $505,000
Closed Ortiz James S $513,750
Previous Owner Letafat Behrooz $188,905
Previous Owner Letafat Behrooz $661,500
Previous Owner Wills Robert D $100,000
Previous Owner Wills Robert D $595,000
Previous Owner Wills Robert D $592,000
Previous Owner Wills Robert D $543,750
Previous Owner Mills Robert D $120,000
Previous Owner Wills Robert D $60,000
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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
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