178 Ardmore Rd

Kensington, CA 94707

$895,000
Price
2
Beds
1,505 Sq. Ft.
$595 / Sq. Ft.
1,505
Sq. Ft.
$595
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Elevated above the street, 178 Ardmore offers scenic views of majestic trees and the distant Bay. Built in 1927, this home evokes the feeling of a bygone era with its charming 1920s features such as the classic O'Keefe & Merritt stove, original tile kitchen countertops, the original grey and blue shower tiles, and hexagon floor tiles in the bathroom. The breakfast room, situated just off the kitchen and with hardwood floors and dappled sun, provides a delightful setting to begin your morning. For...Elevated above the street, 178 Ardmore offers scenic views of majestic trees and the distant Bay. Built in 1927, this home evokes the feeling of a bygone era with its charming 1920s features such as the classic O'Keefe & Merritt stove, original tile kitchen countertops, the original grey and blue shower tiles, and hexagon floor tiles in the bathroom. The breakfast room, situated just off the kitchen and with hardwood floors and dappled sun, provides a delightful setting to begin your morning. For al fresco dining, there is a sunny patio accessible directly from the formal dining room. With the built-in cabinetry in the dining room, and plantation shutters on the wall of windows in the living room, along with newly refinished original hardwood floors, the space is warmly inviting. There are 2 bedrooms with the bathroom located between them off the hallway. The forward-facing bedroom captures lovely vistas, whereas the rear bedroom overlooks the private backyard. In the hallway off the dining room, there is a staircase to the versatile lower level. This flex space could be ideal as a family room, home office or third bedroom. The lower level also provides convenient access to the laundry room, half bath, and door to the side yard. Located in Lower Kensington, you can enjoy the Sunday farmers’ market at the Colusa Circle, Kensington village shops and restaurants, and Kensington Library and park, all under a mile from your doorstep. Zoned for top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary school.
  1. Listed by Tania Balazs Jacard • DRE #01469906 • Red Oak Realty
  2. Listed by Lisa Robesch • DRE #02081605 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 178 Ardmore Road

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
LOWER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached
LISTING UPDATED: 05/28/2026 05:09 PM

Property Details for 178 Ardmore Road

StatusPending
MLS #41134548
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,080 SF
CountyContra Costa County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Tania Balazs Jacard, DRE #01469906; Red Oak Realty, Lisa Robesch, DRE #02081605
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Building Information for 178 Ardmore Road

Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,080 SF

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Property Information for 178 Ardmore Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Free Standing, Living Room, Metal, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom, Family Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 0.5 Bath
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4080
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4080.0
  • Roof: Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1505
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Coventry to Ardmore
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 571-080-014-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 178 Ardmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41134548

—
May 27, 2026

Pending

EBRD #41134548

—
May 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41134548

$895,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41134548

—
05/27/2026

Pending

EBRD #41134548

—
05/13/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41134548

$895,000

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Public Records for 178 Ardmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$40,360Additions$44,431Total$84,791
Tax Record2025$2,823 ($235 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,505 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,505 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1933ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-080-014-4

Schools near 178 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

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Tania Balazs Jacard, DRE #01469906; Red Oak Realty, Lisa Robesch, DRE #02081605

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