Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,489 sqft
296 Lexington Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$678/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

3D Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aVWsoGggBVt&brand=0 A Nature-Lover's Dream! Rare opportunity to own this cozy home in desirable Kensington neighborhood. This multi-level home offers two bedrooms and two baths in the main house and there is also a one bedroom/one bath downstairs with separate entrance, perfect for in-laws or au-pair. Upgrades included dual pane windows through-out, newly paint interior & exterior, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, upgraded central heating system and airduct,...3D Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aVWsoGggBVt&brand=0 A Nature-Lover's Dream! Rare opportunity to own this cozy home in desirable Kensington neighborhood. This multi-level home offers two bedrooms and two baths in the main house and there is also a one bedroom/one bath downstairs with separate entrance, perfect for in-laws or au-pair. Upgrades included dual pane windows through-out, newly paint interior & exterior, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, upgraded central heating system and airduct, a lot of foundation and seismic work done. The cozy living room opens to the outdoors, a nice size deck overlooks a beautiful Live Oak forest situated on an oversized lot. Conveniently located just a few short blocks to Colusa Avenue, as well as the Kensington Circle shops offering coffee, pizza, groceries. Transportation is a breeze with the BART and AC Transit nearby. Come home for the holidays!

Listing Agent

  1. Maggie Guo

    Maggie Guo

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01864021

    P: (408) 834-3996

Listing closed: 08/18/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81795827

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,195,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

105.0%

Kensington, CA

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Square Feet
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$1,700,000 | 1652 Oak View Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
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$1,485,000 | 241 Trinity Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
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a front view of a house with a yard
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Maggie Guo, DRE #01864021

Sold By Vanguard Properties, Astrid Lacitis, DRE #00684382

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Property Information for 296 Lexington Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • MLS City Name: KENSINGTON
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Style: None
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • View: Other
  • Cross Street: Berkeley Pk Blvd
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,425 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: Other
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Max: 1
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Living SqFt: 1489
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Type: None
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Enclosed
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Area Text: Kensington
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 296
  • Street Name: Lexington
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 1900
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1489
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Subdivision Text: Other
  • Age: 82
Development Information
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: R-6
Location Information
  • Directions: other
  • Parcel Number: 571-240-027-3
  • County Name: Contra Costa
  • City Name: KENSINGTON
  • City Postal ID: 155
  • Postal Code: 94707
  • Elementary School: 27846
  • Elementary School District: 2096
  • Middle School Text: Portola Junior High
  • High School District Text: West Contra Costa Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .17
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Front Yard, Side Yard
Mobile / Manufactured Information
Other Information
  • Dual Variable: Yes

Property History for 296 Lexington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #MR40907049

$1,010,000
Aug 18, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #ML81795827

$1,010,000
Aug 18, 2020

Pending

MLSListings #MR40907049

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2020

Sold

MLSListings #MR40907049

$1,010,000
08/18/2020

Sold

MLSListings #ML81795827

$1,010,000
08/18/2020

Pending

MLSListings #MR40907049

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

Public Records for 296 Lexington Road

Taxable ValueLand$883,263Additions$231,856Total$1,115,119
Tax Record2025$15,782 ($1,315 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,489 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,489 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,425 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-240-027

Schools near 296 Lexington 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: 296 Lexington Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,010,000
3
1,489
7,425
$1,090,000
4
1,705
5,400
$1,680,000
4
3,072
6,525
$736,000
4
2,301
8,680
$123,000
11,250
$393,500
2
1
1,277
4,536

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