228 Lake Drive

Kensington, CA 94708

$1,725,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,302 Sq. Ft.
$749 / Sq. Ft.
2,302
Sq. Ft.
$749
per Sq. Ft.

Description

NEW PRICE! OPEN SAT &SUN 1/28 & 1/29 2-4:30PM Serene private location near end of the street in this woodsy hills area. Close to a hiking trail above the canyon &Tilden Park. A curving path thru landscaped front garden takes you to main entrance adjacent to charming brick-paved courtyard. At street lvl: large eat-in kit w/ample storage (see the fold-out ironing board in a drawer!), workspace, views from living rm, dining area & deck, gorgeous full bath, & 2 bedrooms (one w/half bath). Lower lvl is...NEW PRICE! OPEN SAT &SUN 1/28 & 1/29 2-4:30PM Serene private location near end of the street in this woodsy hills area. Close to a hiking trail above the canyon &Tilden Park. A curving path thru landscaped front garden takes you to main entrance adjacent to charming brick-paved courtyard. At street lvl: large eat-in kit w/ample storage (see the fold-out ironing board in a drawer!), workspace, views from living rm, dining area & deck, gorgeous full bath, & 2 bedrooms (one w/half bath). Lower lvl is accessed by a wide winding staircase & is very well integrated w/main living space: a spacious family room full of natural light, a 3rd large bedrm w/across-the-wall louvered doors closet area, sep large storage sp, &exit to back gdn. Garage studio/office w/French doors is just across the courtyard &is easily accessed from the main house hardwood flooring, skylights, high ceiling, & laundry area with cabinetry & sink. Water heater&furnace are newer, replaced w/i the past year; sewer latera in compliance; rooftop solar owned by sellers; garage parking for 1 car.

Listing Agents

  1. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00936453

    ira.serkes@compass.com

    P: 510.684.3334

  2. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01143916

    ira.serkes@compass.com

    P: 510.684.3334

Property Details for 228 Lake Drive

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Off Street Parking, EV Charger, Garage Facing Front, Remote
View
Bay Bridge, City Lights, San Francisco, Bridges

Location

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

Sold By District Homes, Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/21/2023 01:40 PM

Property Details for 228 Lake Drive

StatusSold
MLS #41016412
Days on Compass28
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,600 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

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

Sold By District Homes, Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944

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Building Information for 228 Lake Drive

Stories2Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,600 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,620 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,414

Property Taxes

$2,206

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 228 Lake Drive

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer, Cabinets, Sink
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Accessible Approach/Ramp
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Storage
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Storage
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Public
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
  • HOA Transfer Fees: No Transfer Fee
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Central Vacuum, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Internet Available, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Down Slope, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5600
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5600.0
  • Model: Contemporary
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2302
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 0.5 Bath, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak/Beloit/Lake
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-232-006
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Partial
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 228 Lake Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 228 Lake Drive

Taxable ValueLand$1,040,400Additions$884,340Total$1,924,740
Tax Record2023$26,468 ($2,206 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,302 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,302 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1985ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-232-006-9

Schools near 228 Lake Drive

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 5
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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ira Serkes, DRE #00936453; Compass, Ira Serkes, DRE #01143916

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