10 Avon Road

Sold 11/12/21
Sold 11/12/21
Gallery Image 1
Last Sold Price
$1,200,000
2 beds1,396 sqft$860/sqft
10 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Description

I call this delightful cottage a 'Diamond in the Fluff' it has been updated but still needs some improvements. Otherwise you will find a dreamy, romantic cottage with bay views, separate studio workspace w/a full bath. Plus a potentially lovely garden. The long time artist owner painted the floors - we loved the look and kept it (they are oak). Good news- the kitchen and bath have been updated. The seller did lots of earthquake retrofitting, cared for the main roof, replaced the garage roof, new...I call this delightful cottage a 'Diamond in the Fluff' it has been updated but still needs some improvements. Otherwise you will find a dreamy, romantic cottage with bay views, separate studio workspace w/a full bath. Plus a potentially lovely garden. The long time artist owner painted the floors - we loved the look and kept it (they are oak). Good news- the kitchen and bath have been updated. The seller did lots of earthquake retrofitting, cared for the main roof, replaced the garage roof, new water heater and sewer lateral is compliant. You can't beat the location, surrounded by an enclave of darling cottages and charming homes Avon is a quiet little street, Centrally located in Kensington it is halfway between The Village shops and Colusa Circle (Sunday Farmers Market). Kensington neighbors Berkeley & is a 30 Min. drive to S.F
LISTING CLOSED: 11/12/2021 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Ruth Frassetto

    Ruth Frassetto

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00779030

    P: (510)-697-8606

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Property Details for 10 Avon Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
40968978
Days on Compass
15
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1939
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
County
Contra Costa County
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
LOWER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
View
Bay, City Lights, Partial, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
Total # Parking Spaces
0
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ruth Frassetto, DRE #00779030

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Leah Tounger, DRE #01950978

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Building Information for 10 Avon Road

Stories1Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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Property Information for 10 Avon Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Kitchen, Stacked Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Basement - Finished
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Finished
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector, All Public Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Other
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Model: Expanded cottage
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1396
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Stratford to Beverly to Avon
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 571-211-007
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Full
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 10 Avon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40968978

$1,200,000—
Nov 12, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40968978

$1,200,000—
Nov 12, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40968978

$1,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2021

Sold

EBRD #40968978

$1,200,000
11/12/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40968978

$1,200,000
11/12/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40968978

$1,200,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 10 Avon Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,055,370Additions$243,546Total$1,298,916
Tax Record2025$18,081 ($1,507 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,396 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,396 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1954ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-211-007

Schools near 10 Avon Road

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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$1,200,000
2
1,396
5,000
14 Avon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$991,250
2
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2
1.5
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3
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18 Avon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
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