36 Highgate Road

Sold 5/26/26
Sold 5/26/26
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Last Sold Price
$2,551,000
4 beds3,157 sqft$808/sqft
36 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Description

From its sleek lines and elegant geometry to its distinctive Art Deco materials and motifs, this large and gracious 1937 residence makes a unique architectural statement in its peaceful Kensington neighborhood. Past the covered entry flanked by rounded walls, tall columns, and geometric glass block walls, the wide front door leads through the foyer and living room to a wisteria-draped balcony overlooking a deep rear landscape and splendid bay, bridge, and city views. In the living room, sculptural...From its sleek lines and elegant geometry to its distinctive Art Deco materials and motifs, this large and gracious 1937 residence makes a unique architectural statement in its peaceful Kensington neighborhood. Past the covered entry flanked by rounded walls, tall columns, and geometric glass block walls, the wide front door leads through the foyer and living room to a wisteria-draped balcony overlooking a deep rear landscape and splendid bay, bridge, and city views. In the living room, sculptural curved walls cast warm light upward; the broad mirror above the fireplace reflects the sweeping views. The dining room window wall shares the balcony and western vista; the kitchen features a leafy, framed Golden Gate Bridge. A versatile bedroom suite, corner office, powder room, and large laundry room with deck and steps to a lower patio complete the main level. Ascend the circular staircase with its graceful railing and porthole window to the upper bedroom suite with a wraparound view roof deck, hall bathroom, and two more charming bedrooms. Off the foyer, the lower staircase winds down to the recreation room, project/art room, and an old-fashioned workshop. Outside, the deep, fenced, gently terraced spaces of this exceptional third-acre site invite your vision, offering broad patios, wooded glades, sunny planting areas, and a lighted shed for gardening, parties, and play. Loved by the same family for over half a century and recently renewed with deep respect for its period details, this extraordinary property beckons lovers of architecture to the pleasures and conveniences of Kensington Village and the hills.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/26/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Virginia Erck • DRE #00695361 • Vanguard Properties

Property Details for 36 Highgate Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
41133577
Days on Compass
14
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1937
Lot Size
0.34 AC / 14,720 SF
County
Contra Costa County
City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ARLINGTON ACRES
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Art Deco
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Garage Door Opener
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Total # Parking Spaces
4
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Building Information for 36 Highgate Road

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,720 SF

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Property Information for 36 Highgate Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Workshop, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom, Formal Dining Room, Office, Workshop, GameRoom
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: Other
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Premium Lot, Back Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 14720
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14720.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3157
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Shed(s)
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Acres: 0.34
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Franciscan or Arlington to Sunset to Highgate.
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 572-170-005-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 36 Highgate Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2026

Sold

EBRD #41133577

$2,551,000—
May 26, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41133577

$2,551,000—
May 20, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1939771730

$2,551,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2026

Sold

EBRD #41133577

$2,551,000
05/26/2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41133577

$2,551,000
05/20/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1939771730

$2,551,000

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

Public Records for 36 Highgate Road

Taxable ValueLand$899,391Additions$308,166Total$1,207,557
Tax Record2025$4,964 ($414 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,928 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,720 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1945ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN572-170-005

Schools near 36 Highgate 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: 36 Highgate Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$2,551,000
4
3,157
14,720
38 Highgate Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,850,000
4
3,843
16,530
65 Franciscan Way, Kensington, CA 94707
–
3
2.5
2,196
18,360
37 Highgate Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$570,000
3
1,941
5,452
39 Highgate Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$300,000
3
1,451
4,550
40 Highgate Road, Kensington, CA 94707
–
4
2
2,308
6,768

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