44 Avon Road

Sold 10/31/22
Sold 10/31/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,450,000
5 beds2,748 sqft
44 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1936Year Built
$528/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

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 Agent

  1. Ruth Frassetto

    Ruth Frassetto

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00779030

    P: (510) 697-8606

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Listing closed: 10/31/2022 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41007685
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Property Information for 44 Avon Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • 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
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,800 SF
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

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