131 Ardmore Road

Sold 8/12/22
Sold 8/12/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,400,000
3 beds2,108 sqft
131 Ardmore Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1926Year Built
$664/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This c.1926 Mediterranean Bungalow with a great view of San Francisco has been in the same family since they bought it from the then-young entrepreneur Saul Zaentz of Fantasy Records who became an Oscar-winning producer in the '70s. You can imagine the family enjoying the spacious layout and versatile floor plan with a big plus room below. Generous eat-in kitchen, inviting living room with fireplace, and dining room with charming built-ins. Two bedrooms and a super sweet updated bath. The lower level...This c.1926 Mediterranean Bungalow with a great view of San Francisco has been in the same family since they bought it from the then-young entrepreneur Saul Zaentz of Fantasy Records who became an Oscar-winning producer in the '70s. You can imagine the family enjoying the spacious layout and versatile floor plan with a big plus room below. Generous eat-in kitchen, inviting living room with fireplace, and dining room with charming built-ins. Two bedrooms and a super sweet updated bath. The lower level has a large plus room, bath, and what was used as the 'parent's bedroom' a very nice-sized room with built-in seating and an abundance of windows. The garden is deep and wide and wonderful and a canvas for improvement or the stage for serious play. Located on one of Kensington's favorite streets you can make your way to shopping at the Village and the Colusa Circle by neighborhood pathways. Public Transit is blocks away as is Awarded Hilltop school, Community Center, and Blake Gardens.

Listing Agent

  1. Ruth Frassetto

    Ruth Frassetto

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00779030

    P: (510) 697-8606

    CallText
Listing closed: 08/12/2022 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41000432

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,490,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

118.4%

Kensington, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ruth Frassetto, DRE #00779030

Sold By BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, Mykah Larkins, DRE #01380576

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Property Information for 131 Ardmore Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Contra Costa County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street Parking, On Street
  • View: Bay, City Lights, San Francisco
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,958 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Kitchen, Stacked Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Basement - Full, Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: None
  • Builder/Architect: Custom
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Retreat, Laundry Facility, Basement
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6958
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6958.0
  • Model: Med. Bunglaow
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2108
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Garden/Play, Patio, Back Yard Fence, Low Maintenance
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Acres: 0.16
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Coventry to Ardmore
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • New Subdivision: No
  • Parcel Number: 571130001
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-110
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 131 Ardmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2022

Sold

EBRD #41000432

$1,400,000—
Aug 12, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #41000432

$1,400,000—
Aug 12, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB41000432

$1,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2022

Sold

EBRD #41000432

$1,400,000
08/12/2022

Sold

RESFAR #41000432

$1,400,000
08/12/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB41000432

$1,400,000

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

Public Records for 131 Ardmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,167,328Additions$318,362Total$1,485,690
Tax Record2025$20,582 ($1,715 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,108 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,108 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,958 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1944ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-130-001

Schools near 131 Ardmore 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 131 Ardmore Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,400,000
3
2,108
6,958
133 Ardmore Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$176,000
3
2
3,087
7,000
123 Ardmore Road, Kensington, CA 94707
–
3
3.5
2,664
7,685
137 Ardmore Road, Kensington, CA 94707
–
4
1.5
2,292
5,922
115 Ardmore Road, Kensington, CA 94707
–
3
2
1,836
6,204
139 Ardmore Road, Kensington, CA 94707
–
3
2
1,739
5,586

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