172 Ardmore Road

Kensington, CA 94707

$1,557,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,723 Sq. Ft.
$904 / Sq. Ft.
1,723
Sq. Ft.
$904
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A majestic Bay laurel provides a wonderful backdrop for this warm and elegant circa 1915 Craftsman home. Located in the heart of Kensington, on one of its most desired tree-lined and level streets, it exhibits many of the classic details of the Craftsman style, including a graceful front porch, stained glass window, wainscotting, and a large central dormer. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Mt. Tamalpais from the porch, main floor, and top floor sunroom are lovely. Graced with a garden with two...A majestic Bay laurel provides a wonderful backdrop for this warm and elegant circa 1915 Craftsman home. Located in the heart of Kensington, on one of its most desired tree-lined and level streets, it exhibits many of the classic details of the Craftsman style, including a graceful front porch, stained glass window, wainscotting, and a large central dormer. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Mt. Tamalpais from the porch, main floor, and top floor sunroom are lovely. Graced with a garden with two level lawn areas and a patio to enjoy outdoor play and entertaining. Spacious formal living room with handsome tiled fireplace, box beam ceiling and wainscotting. Gracious dining room flanked by tapered columns and built-in shelves showcase the stunning tulip leaded glass built-in china cabinets and stained glass window. Beautiful and architecturally harmonious remodeled kitchen with ceramic Heath tiles, laundry area, Wolf range, built-in microwave, plentiful cabinetry & laundry area.
  1. Listed by TODD HODSON • DRE #00909437 • RED OAK REALTY
  2. Listed by TANIA BALAZS JACARD • DRE #01469906 • RED OAK REALTY

Property Details for 172 Ardmore Road

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
LOWER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, San Francisco

Location

Listing Courtesy of RED OAK REALTY, TODD HODSON, DRE #00909437; RED OAK REALTY, TANIA BALAZS JACARD, DRE #01469906

Sold By THE GRUBB COMPANY, NANCY LEHRKIND, DRE #R00932939

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LISTING UPDATED: 11/04/2020 04:32 PM

Property Details for 172 Ardmore Road

StatusSold
MLS #40921479
Days on Compass11
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,428 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RED OAK REALTY, TODD HODSON, DRE #00909437; RED OAK REALTY, TANIA BALAZS JACARD, DRE #01469906

Sold By THE GRUBB COMPANY, NANCY LEHRKIND, DRE #R00932939

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Building Information for 172 Ardmore Road

Stories2Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,428 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,367 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,497

Property Taxes

$1,870

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 172 Ardmore Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, Den / Study / Office
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room, Study
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Partial
  • 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, All Public Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Earthquake Braced
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, Other
  • Lot Description: Up Slope, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5428
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5428.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Tar and Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1723
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Terraced Back, Back Yard Fence, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Coventry to Ardmore
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 571-080-017-7
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 172 Ardmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 172 Ardmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,300,500Additions$319,402Total$1,619,902
Tax Record2023$22,434 ($1,870 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,723 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,723 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,428 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1945ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN571-080-017-7Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 172 Ardmore 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 - 6 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

Richmond Charter Academy
Charter6 to 8

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Listing Courtesy of RED OAK REALTY, TODD HODSON, DRE #00909437; RED OAK REALTY, TANIA BALAZS JACARD, DRE #01469906

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