Last Sold Price
5 beds3,471 sqft$475/sqft
118 St Albans Rd, Kensington, CA 94708

Description

Beautifully updated w/Bay views on wonderful cul-de-sac near Kensington school! Lovely outdoor spaces with entry courtyard, sunny view deck, level lawn! Large master bath, bright eat-in kitchen, big family room opening to gardens plus 2 car garage w/interior access.Beautifully updated w/Bay views on wonderful cul-de-sac near Kensington school! Lovely outdoor spaces with entry courtyard, sunny view deck, level lawn! Large master bath, bright eat-in kitchen, big family room opening to gardens plus 2 car garage w/interior access.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/12/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by BEBE MCRAE • DRE #00875159 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.

Property Details for 118 St Albans Road

Status
MLS #
40705545
Days on Compass
16
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1935
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 5,950 SF
City
KENSINGTON
Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv
UPPER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
English, Traditional, None
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,950,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

116.4%

Kensington, CA

9 comparable properties found

a view of a white house with a large tree and wooden fence
1

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Bedrooms
3,196
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
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4
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.22
Acres
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
1/92
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Sold 09/26/25

4
Bedrooms
2,975
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$2,120,000 | 256 Cambridge Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
4

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Sold 12/19/25

4
Bedrooms
2,762
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
front view of a house with potted plants and a bench
1/81
5

$1,650,000

Sold 12/16/24

5
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$3,825,000 | 135 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
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5
Bedrooms
3,818
Square Feet
0.92
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
7

$2,700,000

Sold 10/28/24

4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.26
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and trees
1/2
8

$1,400,000

Sold 09/18/25

5
Bedrooms
3,192
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
a view of a pathway along the house
9

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Sold 03/26/25

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Bedrooms
4,287
Square Feet
0.22
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., BEBE MCRAE, DRE #00875159

Sold By THE GRUBB COMPANY, ELIZABETH BEHRENS, DRE #01839898

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Building Information for 118 St Albans Road

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,950 SF

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Property Information for 118 St Albans Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Storage, Utility Room, Other
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Other
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: DSL/Modem Line, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Down Slope, Premium Lot, Secluded, Other
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5950
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5950.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3471
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.136593
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Kenyon or Arlington > Westminster
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • New Subdivision: No
  • Census Tract: 3920.00
  • Parcel Number: 572-124-005
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 118 St Albans Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2015

Sold

EBRD #40705545

$1,650,000
Jul 17, 2015

Pending

EBRD #40705545

Jul 1, 2015

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40705545

$1,395,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2015

Sold

EBRD #40705545

$1,650,000
07/17/2015

Pending

EBRD #40705545

07/01/2015

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40705545

$1,395,000

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

Public Records for 118 St Albans Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,328,217Additions$664,107Total$1,992,324
Tax Record2025$27,060 ($2,255 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,471 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,471 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1950ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN572-124-005

Schools near 118 St Albans Road

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 118 St Albans Road, Kensington, CA 94708
$1,650,000
5
3,471
5,950
$950,000
2
1,633
4,641
$1,800,000
5
3,530
6,000
4
2.5
1,825
4,760
$1,175,000
5
3,998
5,733
$765,000
5
1,832
3,696

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