Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,750 sqft
717 Coventry Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
OtherProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1915Year Built
$714/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great opportunity in Kensington! Three units. The front house divided into upper and lower units, plus a detached cottage at the rear of this 7,493 sq.ft. lot. All have hardwood floors, are separately metered; each unit has own furnace/water heater. Stroll up Ardmore Path to Kensington Village for breakfast at Inn Kensington, groceries at Young's Market or Raxakoul Coffee and supplies at Kensington ACE Hardware House: Lower Unit: 1 BR; 1 BA: woodburning fireplace (924 sf) House: Upper Unit: 2 BR;...Great opportunity in Kensington! Three units. The front house divided into upper and lower units, plus a detached cottage at the rear of this 7,493 sq.ft. lot. All have hardwood floors, are separately metered; each unit has own furnace/water heater. Stroll up Ardmore Path to Kensington Village for breakfast at Inn Kensington, groceries at Young's Market or Raxakoul Coffee and supplies at Kensington ACE Hardware House: Lower Unit: 1 BR; 1 BA: woodburning fireplace (924 sf) House: Upper Unit: 2 BR; 1 BA: woodburning fireplace (826 sf) Detached Cottage: 1 BR; 1 BA: large bedroom (785 sf) 2 Car Garage: (289 sf) Long Driveway: Tandem Parking for 2 or more cars Refer to California State Rental Rules and Regulations for rights and responsibilities. AC Transit bus to Downtown Berkeley BART at Arlington and Coventry. Room identification, measurements, square footage, room counts and other details generally differ from public records. Neither agents nor sellers have verified square footage, room dimensions, room counts, and public/other records. Buyers are advised to investigate for themselves

Listing Agents

  1. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00936453

    P: (510) 684-3334

  2. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Alternative Listing Agent

    MLSListing

    DRE #01143916

    P: (510) 684-3334

Listing closed: 02/25/2025 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41083206

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,450,001

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

121.8%

Kensington, CA

9 comparable properties found

$1,015,000 | 139 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
1

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Square Feet
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Unavailable
Bathrooms
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$1,400,000 | 24 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
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Sold 12/15/25

4
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Square Feet
0.11
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$1,600,000 | 17 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
8

$1,600,000

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4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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$2,450,000 | 155 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
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Sold 07/07/26

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Square Feet
0.11
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ira Serkes, DRE #00936453; MLSListing, Ira Serkes, DRE #01143916

Sold By District Homes, Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944

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Property Information for 717 Coventry Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL INCOME / OTHER
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: LOWER KENSINGTON
  • Building Type: OTHER
  • Property Sub Type: OTHER
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking
  • View: None
  • Park Spaces Total: 2
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 4
Building Information
  • Residences: 3
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,493 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
  • Laundry: No Hookups
Room Details
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA Amenities: Playground
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 7493
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7493.0
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1750
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Garden/Play
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Acres: 0.17
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Coventry
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 571-130-022-7
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Other Units: Detached Cottage(s), Other
  • Some Units Have: Fireplaces, Patio
  • Units Total: 3
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Miscellaneous Features: Garden, Play Area
  • Parking Description: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
  • Separate Meters: Electric, Gas
  • Existing Lease Terms: Building Vacant, None
  • Tenant Pays: None
  • Financial Data Source: None
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: House Lwr
  • Occupied By 1: Vacant
  • Air Cond 1: No
  • Fireplace 1: Yes
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: No
  • Bedrooms 1: 1
  • Bathrooms 1: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 1: 924 sf
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: House Upr
  • Occupied By 2: Vacant
  • Air Cond 2: No
  • Fireplace 2: Yes
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 2
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 2: 826
Unit 3 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 3: Det Cottag
  • Occupied By 3: Vacant
  • Air Cond 3: No
  • Fireplace 3: No
  • Refrigerator 3: Yes
  • Range/Oven 3: Yes
  • Bedrooms 3: 1
  • Bathrooms 3: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 3: 785
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Garden, Play Area
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 717 Coventry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 25, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41083206

$1,250,000
Feb 25, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41083206

$1,250,000
Feb 13, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551895742

$1,250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/25/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41083206

$1,250,000
02/25/2025

Sold

EBRD #41083206

$1,250,000
02/13/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551895742

$1,250,000

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

Public Records for 717 Coventry Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,020,000Additions$255,000Total$1,275,000
Tax Record2025$7,875 ($656 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,482 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,482 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,493 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-130-022

Schools near 717 Coventry Road

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 717 Coventry Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,250,000
4
1,750
7,493
$1,530,000
4
1,804
7,888
$980,000
3
1,885
6,213
3
2.5
1,693
7,830
$1,400,000
3
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5,880
3
3
2,519
8,470

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