TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
(510) 495-1339
83 Total Sales
17 in Kensington
$1M - $2.8M Price Range
Estimated Value: $1,843,000
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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TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
(510) 495-1339
83 Total Sales
17 in Kensington
$1M - $2.8M Price Range
Susan Koide
Compass
(650) 866-1190
46 Total Sales
2 in Kensington
$1.2M - $1.4M Price Range
Alexis Thompson
Village Associates Real Estate
(510) 422-0708
71 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,600,000 Price
Ann Wilkins
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
(510) 616-4757
18 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,250,000 Price
Derek Han
Bhg Reliance Partners
(510) 851-9881
145 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,750,000 Price
Leslie Manzone
Compass
(707) 244-7025
70 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,500,000 Price
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Available | ||
| 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 |
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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 |
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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 | -- | -- | -- |
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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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