$1,810,000
SOLD SEP 23, 2024

724 Coventry Rd Kensington, CA 94707

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,380 Sq Ft
7,236 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$761 Per Sq Ft

22% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Custom Home
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of September 2024

Sophisticated re-invention of the classic "Berkeley brown shingle" into a modernist 21st century home. Unique features include opened-up walls to expose Golden Gate views from the living room & patio areas. Open concept enhances feeling of airiness and volume connecting living room and dining areas. A "true" chef's eat-in kitchen features luxury brand appliances including Wolf built-in oven, cook-top and microwave, while the Miele hood hangs like a crown over the kitchen island. Seamless access from kitchen to patio and outdoor fireplace complements the indoor-outdoor daily living lifestyle. Main floor has two bedrooms and two full baths to create easy one-level living. Redesigned as a split-level, the primary suite is on the lower level, a true get-away oasis with unique ensuite boasting two vanities and access to patio and private gardens filled with mature landscaping and fruit trees. The trifecta "gold" location - exquisite privacy, mostly flat large lot + Golden Gate views! Close to the Arlington Kensington shops near the Berkeley border. Easy access to University of California at Berkeley, Solano Avenue for restaurants, eateries and cafes and annual Solano Stroll, or Chez Panisse restaurant and the Cheese Board @ North Berkeley gourmet ghetto location just minutes away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

G. Julia Bivins

Compass License #01212970 Listed on: 09/06/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Tomassi

Compass License #01975281

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,833

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,236 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gravity Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Hereld & Ayres
  • Kensington Subdivision, Reimagined Classic Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5711400118

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,833

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Arlington to Coventry
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Bungalow, Contemporary, Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Storage, Unfinished Room, Utility Room, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Front Yard, Full, Perimeter, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular, Secluded, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Private, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Hereld & Ayres
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Other, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Manual Sprinkler Front, Manual Sprinkler Rear, Private Entrance, Storage Area, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Other, Below Building Parking, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front, Private, Size Limited, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity, Radiant, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet, Other
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7236
  • Parcel Number: 5711400118
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2024
Closed on
Sep 18, 2024
Sold by
Schuessler Daniel L and Matsuno Erina
Bought by
Walker Nadine M and Walker Larry P
Seller's Agent
G. Julia Bivins
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Tomassi
Compass
List Price
$1,488,000
Sold Price
$1,810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$322,000
21.64%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$1,874,635

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,635
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2007
Sold by
Olsen Lisa A
Bought by
Schuessler Daniel L and Matsuno Erina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,162,500
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1996
Sold by
Peters Warren & Elizabeth Tre
Bought by
Olsen Lisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,810,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $1,550,000 Placer Title Company
Grant Deed $365,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $729,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,162,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,023,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $750,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $720,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $59,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $270,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,810,000 -- --
09/23/2024 09/23/24 Sold $1,810,000 +21.6% $761 / Sq Ft
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2024 09/06/24 For Sale $1,488,000 -- $625 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $21,833 $1,810,000 $1,250,000 $560,000
2024 $21,126 $1,568,000 $1,010,636 $557,364
2023 $21,126 $1,514,000 $975,831 $538,169
2022 $22,088 $1,580,000 $1,018,370 $561,630
2021 $21,553 $1,512,000 $974,541 $537,459
2019 $17,520 $1,250,000 $800,000 $450,000
2018 $16,985 $1,225,500 $789,881 $435,619
2017 $16,693 $1,200,000 $800,000 $400,000
2016 $16,947 $1,200,000 $800,000 $400,000
2015 $15,278 $1,050,000 $676,765 $373,235
2014 $14,626 $995,000 $641,316 $353,684
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41072335

bridgeMLS

APN: 571-140-011-8