Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,907 sqft

18 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$551/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully enhanced & expanded cottage reminiscent of a summer home. A rare combination of view & park like grounds & level lawn. Romantic garden setting. Easy, inviting living in this beautiful property. This is a very special property. Blks to shops, pub trans, and awarded Hilltop sch.Beautifully enhanced & expanded cottage reminiscent of a summer home. A rare combination of view & park like grounds & level lawn. Romantic garden setting. Easy, inviting living in this beautiful property. This is a very special property. Blks to shops, pub trans, and awarded Hilltop sch.
Listing Agent
  1. Ruth Frassetto

    Ruth Frassetto

    Listing Agent

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    DRE #00779030

Listing closed: 07/16/2015 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40700512
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,700,000

Avg days on market

56

Sale-to-list ratio

124.7%

Kensington, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Ruth Frassetto, DRE #00779030

Sold By East Bay Modern RE, Valerie Quade, DRE #01352071

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Property Information for 18 Avon Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: LOWER KENSINGTON
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Bay, Partial, San Francisco

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,000 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room, Stone
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Primary Bath Features: Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Dining Area, Workshop
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Gravity, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer
  • Builder/Architect: Custom Built
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Slab
  • Level - Lower: Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 9000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9000.0
  • Model: Summer cottage
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1907
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms
  • Yard Description: Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Up
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.206612
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Stratford to Avon
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • New Subdivision: No
  • Census Tract: 3910.00
  • Parcel Number: 571-221-011
  • Board ID: BERKELEY

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 18 Avon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2015

Sold

EBRD #40700512

$1,050,000—
Jul 8, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551873293

$1,050,000—
Jun 11, 2015

Pending

EBRD #40700512

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2015

Sold

EBRD #40700512

$1,050,000
07/08/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551873293

$1,050,000
06/11/2015

Pending

EBRD #40700512

—

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

Public Records for 18 Avon Road

Taxable Value

Land

$875,413

Additions

$392,423
Total$1,267,836

Tax Record

2025

$17,734 ($1,478 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,888 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,888 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

9,000 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1938

Year Renovated

1975

Zoning

R6

County

CONTRA COSTA

APN

571-221-011

Schools near 18 Avon 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: 18 Avon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,050,000
4
1,907
9,000
$991,250
2
1,076
2,600
$1,175,000
2
955
4,675
$1,200,000
2
1,396
5,000
$625,000
3
1,843
4,500
–
4
2.5
2,249
8,680

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