50 Lenox Rd

Kensington, CA 94707

$1,805,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,034 Sq. Ft.
$595 / Sq. Ft.
3,034
Sq. Ft.
$595
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 11/15/23
Sold 11/15/23
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Description

Lenox Rd. is a quaint storybook road in the middle of Kensington that offers its residents stunning Bay views and close proximity to Arlington shops, Colusa Cir, Solano Ave and El Cerrito’s prime amenities. 50 Lenox Road captures the true essence of Kensington’s charm with its idyllic architecture, mild topography, and views from its many windows. The 1937-built home has been lovingly maintained by its family for decades preserving many of its original details while modernizing it in smart ways to...Lenox Rd. is a quaint storybook road in the middle of Kensington that offers its residents stunning Bay views and close proximity to Arlington shops, Colusa Cir, Solano Ave and El Cerrito’s prime amenities. 50 Lenox Road captures the true essence of Kensington’s charm with its idyllic architecture, mild topography, and views from its many windows. The 1937-built home has been lovingly maintained by its family for decades preserving many of its original details while modernizing it in smart ways to maintain the home’s longevity. The home features a generous 3,034 sq. ft. on 3 levels with an oversized living room bookended by 2 private outdoor areas as well as a formal dining room with built-in shelves, a breakfast room, and a hip kitchen that mixes mid-century and modern upgrades all of which center around the focal point of stunning Bay views. The home provides 5 bedrooms that include an ensuite, 2 bedrooms that connect to a private balcony patio, and 2 lower-level bedrooms perfect for guests and garden access. In addition to its many formal rooms, there is a spacious secondary living room on the lower level that connects to the rear yard with its generous gardens, decks, and untapped yard space. The rear yard offers space to dine, entertain, garden, and draw on your imagination.
  1. Listed by Gillian Leslie • DRE #01741458 • Red Oak Realty
  2. Listed by Patrick Leaper • DRE #00408309 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 50 Lenox Road

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
LOWER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, San Francisco, Water, Other, City
LISTING UPDATED: 11/16/2023 02:00 AM

Property Details for 50 Lenox Road

StatusSold
MLS #41041635
Days on Compass17
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1937
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,174 SF
CountyContra Costa County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Gillian Leslie, DRE #01741458; Red Oak Realty, Patrick Leaper, DRE #00408309

Sold By Mosaik Real Estate, Hank Foo, DRE #02071615

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Building Information for 50 Lenox Road

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,174 SF

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$9,089

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 50 Lenox Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Other, Storage, Sunroom, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Sun Porch, Other, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest, Wine Cellar
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Level, Premium Lot, Other, Backyard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, See Remarks
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6174
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6174.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3034
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Patio Covered, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back, Other, Back Yard Fence, Covered Deck, Fenced Front Yard, Front Porch, Full Fence, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Arlington>Coventry>Lenox
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 571-200-001-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 50 Lenox Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 15, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41041635

$1,805,000—
Nov 15, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41041635

$1,805,000—
Nov 9, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521894683

$1,805,000—
Oct 28, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41041635

—
Oct 28, 2023

Pending

EBRD #41041635

—
Oct 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41041635

$1,849,000—
Oct 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41041635

$1,849,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/15/2023

Sold

EBRD #41041635

$1,805,000
11/15/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41041635

$1,805,000
11/09/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521894683

$1,805,000
10/28/2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41041635

—
10/28/2023

Pending

EBRD #41041635

—
10/11/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41041635

$1,849,000
10/11/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41041635

$1,849,000

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

Public Records for 50 Lenox Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,428,000Additions$413,100Total$1,841,100
Tax Record2025$25,498 ($2,125 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,034 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,034 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,174 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1967ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-200-001-6

Schools near 50 Lenox 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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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Gillian Leslie, DRE #01741458; Red Oak Realty, Patrick Leaper, DRE #00408309

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