44 Anson Way

1,578 Sq. Ft.
$697 / Sq. Ft.
1,578
Sq. Ft.
$697
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience Bay views and outstanding value in this well-located Kensington residence. Set on a tranquil street, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home offers partial views of San Francisco and the Bay and sits on a large, mostly level lot - one of the lowest price-per-square-foot offerings in the neighborhood over the past year. Built in 1949, the home retains mid-century character with select updates and presents an excellent opportunity for future improvements. The open layout features sunlit...Experience Bay views and outstanding value in this well-located Kensington residence. Set on a tranquil street, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home offers partial views of San Francisco and the Bay and sits on a large, mostly level lot - one of the lowest price-per-square-foot offerings in the neighborhood over the past year. Built in 1949, the home retains mid-century character with select updates and presents an excellent opportunity for future improvements. The open layout features sunlit interiors, hardwood floors, and dual-pane windows. The kitchen includes granite countertops, recessed lighting, and flows into the living area with a classic brick fireplace. A bright breakfast nook offers flexible use as dining or office space. The expansive flat backyard includes a newer deck and ample room for entertaining, gardening, or potential ADU development. Additional features include an attached garage with workshop potential and an unfinished basement with generous storage. The property presents a value opportunity for buyers looking to make improvements over time, with a large flat lot and long-term potential in a desirable Kensington location near parks, gardens, and top-rated schools.

Listing Agents

  1. Mary Ellen Hawley

    Mary Ellen Hawley

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00831308

    mary.hawley@compass.com

    P: (650)-569-1616

  2. Matthew Hawley

    Matthew Hawley

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02197677

Property Details for 44 Anson Way

MLS City Name
KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Bay
Cross Street
Eureka Avenue
LISTING UPDATED: 02/17/2026 08:44 AM

Property Details for 44 Anson Way

StatusActive
MLS #ML82027364
Days on Compass105
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,800 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mary Ellen Hawley, DRE #00831308; Compass, Matthew Hawley, DRE #02197677
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Building Information for 44 Anson Way

Stories1Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,113 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,361

Property Taxes

$752

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 44 Anson Way

Features
Room Information
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Living SqFt: 1578
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Kensington
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 44
  • Street Name: Anson
  • Street Suffix: Way
  • Area ID: 1900
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1578
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 76
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R-6
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 572-233-013-0
  • County Name: Contra Costa
  • City Name: KENSINGTON
  • City Postal ID: 155
  • Postal Code: 94707
  • Elementary School District: 2096
  • High School District Text: West Contra Costa Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Pillars / Posts / Piers, Raised
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .20
  • Lot Description: Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 44 Anson Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82027364

$1,099,999
Jan 28, 2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82027364

$1,099,999
Nov 21, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82027364

$1,159,999
Nov 21, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82027364

$1,159,999
Nov 12, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82027364

$1,198,000
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82027364

$1,198,000
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82027364

$1,159,999
Jul 15, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41077735

$1,180,000
Jul 15, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41077735

Jun 21, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41077735

$1,180,000
Jun 21, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41077735

$1,180,000
Mar 26, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41077735

$1,190,000
Mar 26, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41077735

$1,190,000
Oct 30, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41077735

$1,299,000
Oct 30, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41077735

$1,299,000
Jan 19, 2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41014373

Jan 19, 2023

Withdrawn

RESFAR #41014373

$1,295,000
Jan 19, 2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41014373

$1,295,000
Jan 18, 2023

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41014373

$1,295,000
Nov 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41014373

$1,295,000
Nov 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41014373

$1,295,000
Nov 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41014373

$1,295,000
Nov 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41014373

$1,295,000
May 24, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #93477474

$379,000

+6390.2% / yr

Nov 30, 2001

Sold

MLSListings #EB21031559

$310,000
Nov 30, 2001

Sold

EBRD #21031559

$310,000
Nov 2, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80479340

$37,273
Sep 19, 2001

Pending

EBRD #21031559

Sep 19, 2001

Pending

MLSListings #EB21031559

Sep 2, 2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #21031559

$350,000
Sep 2, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB21031559

$350,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82027364

$1,099,999
01/28/2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82027364

$1,099,999
11/21/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82027364

$1,159,999
11/21/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82027364

$1,159,999
11/12/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82027364

$1,198,000
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82027364

$1,198,000
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82027364

$1,159,999
07/15/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41077735

$1,180,000
07/15/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41077735

06/21/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41077735

$1,180,000
06/21/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41077735

$1,180,000
03/26/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41077735

$1,190,000
03/26/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41077735

$1,190,000
10/30/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41077735

$1,299,000
10/30/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41077735

$1,299,000
01/19/2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41014373

01/19/2023

Withdrawn

RESFAR #41014373

$1,295,000
01/19/2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41014373

$1,295,000
01/18/2023

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41014373

$1,295,000
11/17/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41014373

$1,295,000
11/17/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41014373

$1,295,000
11/17/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41014373

$1,295,000
11/17/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41014373

$1,295,000
05/24/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #93477474

$379,000

+6390.2% / yr

11/30/2001

Sold

MLSListings #EB21031559

$310,000
11/30/2001

Sold

EBRD #21031559

$310,000
11/02/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80479340

$37,273
09/19/2001

Pending

EBRD #21031559

09/19/2001

Pending

MLSListings #EB21031559

09/02/2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #21031559

$350,000
09/02/2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB21031559

$350,000

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

Public Records for 44 Anson Way

Taxable ValueLand$419,542Additions$140,329Total$559,871
Tax Record2025$9,028 ($752 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,578 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,578 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN572-233-013-0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 44 Anson Way

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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44 Anson Way is a single family home for sale in Kensington, CA 94707. This property was listed for sale on November 12, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,099,999. It has been on the market for a total of 105 days and was last sold on May 24, 2002. This listing's school district is West Contra Costa Unified School District. Nearby schools include Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School and El Cerrito Senior High School. 44 Anson Way is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,578 sqft single family home built in 1949.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mary Ellen Hawley, DRE #00831308; Compass, Matthew Hawley, DRE #02197677

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