44 Avon Road

Sold 10/31/22
Sold 10/31/22
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Last Sold Price
$1,450,000
5 beds2,748 sqft$528/sqft
44 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Description

Incredible value! This updated 1936 home has been expanded and improved over time by the same family over generations. This home exudes the warmest, coziest feel, and retains its sweet character. From the exterior one would not expect how unbelievably spacious it is. A truly versatile floor plan. The upper level has four bedrooms and two baths. The principal suite was designed by recognized archit. Walter Thomas Brooks, known for his use of natural materials that blend beautifully into the landscape....Incredible value! This updated 1936 home has been expanded and improved over time by the same family over generations. This home exudes the warmest, coziest feel, and retains its sweet character. From the exterior one would not expect how unbelievably spacious it is. A truly versatile floor plan. The upper level has four bedrooms and two baths. The principal suite was designed by recognized archit. Walter Thomas Brooks, known for his use of natural materials that blend beautifully into the landscape. The lower level has a sep. efficiency kitch. full bath, lg rumpus rm, bedroom, & laundry rm. (+Separate entrance) Multiple balconies and a spacious deck connect you to the out-of-doors and large rustic private garden. Surrounded by nature yet located on a rural street halfway between Colusa Circle and Village shops. Minutes to Berkeley, CAL, and BART. Public transportation is blocks away. Located in Desirable Kensington Hilltop Sch. zone
LISTING CLOSED: 10/31/2022 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Ruth Frassetto

    Ruth Frassetto

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00779030

    P: (510) 697-8606

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Property Details for 44 Avon Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
41007685
Days on Compass
36
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1936
Lot Size
0.18 AC / 7,800 SF
County
Contra Costa County
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
COLUSA CIRCLE
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
See Remarks
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Garage Facing Front
View
Forest, Mt Tamalpais
Total # Parking Spaces
1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,710,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

123.5%

[Kensington, CA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ruth Frassetto, DRE #00779030

Sold By Compass, Yuqi Luo, DRE #02150427

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Building Information for 44 Avon Road

Stories2Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,800 SF

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Property Information for 44 Avon Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Laminate, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Full, Au Pair, Basement - Finished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Storage, Utility Room, None
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Basement Finished, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Storage, Utility Room, No Additional Rooms, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: None
  • Builder/Architect: % W. Brooks
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: New Construct - Completed
  • Exterior: Stone
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Basement, Other, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 7800
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7800.0
  • Model: Expanded Cottage
  • Roof: Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2748
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Terraced Down, Low Maintenance, Private
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Acres: 0.18
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Stratford to Avon
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 571-221-001
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Full
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 44 Avon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #41007685

$1,450,000—
Oct 31, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB41007685

$1,450,000—
Oct 31, 2022

Sold

EBRD #41007685

$1,450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2022

Sold

RESFAR #41007685

$1,450,000
10/31/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB41007685

$1,450,000
10/31/2022

Sold

EBRD #41007685

$1,450,000

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

Public Records for 44 Avon Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,061,208Additions$477,543Total$1,538,751
Tax Record2025$21,193 ($1,766 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,559 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,559 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1951ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-221-001

Schools near 44 Avon 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: 44 Avon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,450,000
5
2,748
7,800
48 Avon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,200,000
3
2
2,050
5,300
42 Avon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
–
3
1
1,405
9,380
50 Avon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,386,000
3
1,825
4,900
40 Avon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
–
4
2
1,815
6,205
41 Avon Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$331,000
3
1.5
1,467
8,190

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