Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,875 sqft$773/sqft
85 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$773/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A beautifully unique and inspiring retreat built in 1924 and modernized in 2019. Nestled on over a quarter-acre, private hillside in central Kensington, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom single-family residence offers 1,875 square feet of bright and airy living space, set on an expansive 11,410 square foot lot. The property boasts a fruitful orchard with persimmons, lemons, and apple trees, a serene oak forest, a tranquil bamboo grove, and ample sunlight and space for flourishing vegetable gardens. This...A beautifully unique and inspiring retreat built in 1924 and modernized in 2019. Nestled on over a quarter-acre, private hillside in central Kensington, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom single-family residence offers 1,875 square feet of bright and airy living space, set on an expansive 11,410 square foot lot. The property boasts a fruitful orchard with persimmons, lemons, and apple trees, a serene oak forest, a tranquil bamboo grove, and ample sunlight and space for flourishing vegetable gardens. This home, perfect for those seeking tranquility, combines eclectic architecture and farmhouse styles with modern updates. The exterior showcases board and batten-weathered redwood, while the interior exudes warmth with a white-weathered finish and stained glass accents. This two-story abode is a sanctuary of light, lush surroundings, and stunning cityscapes. Every detail has been thoughtfully enhanced since 2019, with over $400,000 in updates including Nest smart control, a central alarm system, new exterior walls and insulation, ACME solar-powered retractable awnings, along with mini-split heat and AC units. Additional updates include newly replaced foundations, seismic retrofitting, new skylights, upgraded electrical and plumbing systems, as well as Marvin Signature windows.

Listing Agent

  1. Darrell Hoh

    Darrell Hoh

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00981094

    P: (510) 295-3541

Listing closed: 09/03/2024 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41067413

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

124.6%

Kensington, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Darrell Hoh, DRE #00981094

Sold By Exp Realty of California Inc., Loren Eva Ybarra, DRE #02138632

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Property Information for 85 Edgecroft Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: KENSINGTON PARK
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Farm House
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: No Parking on Site
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Bridges, City
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 0
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,410 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Free Standing, Living Room
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: In Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: In-Law Unit, Laundry Room, Au Pair
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Dining Area, In-Law Quarters
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Gas, Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Description: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Down Slope, Backyard, Land Locked, Landscape Back, Landscape Misc
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 11410
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11410.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1875
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Flag Lot, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Misc
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Acres: 0.2619
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Coventry/south on Edgecroft
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 571-150-020-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
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 85 Edgecroft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 3, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41067413

$1,450,000
Sep 3, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41067413

$1,450,000
Aug 7, 2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41067413

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41067413

$1,450,000
09/03/2024

Sold

EBRD #41067413

$1,450,000
08/07/2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41067413

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

Public Records for 85 Edgecroft Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,167,900Additions$214,302Total$1,382,202
Tax Record2025$19,263 ($1,605 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,875 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,875 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,050 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1945ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-150-020

Schools near 85 Edgecroft 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: 85 Edgecroft Road, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,450,000
3
1,875
11,410
$905,000
3
1,895
7,015
$1,830,000
3
2,558
7,906
5
3
2,907
24,640
$1,675,000
3
2
1,929
7,605
2
2,226
7,050

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