About Home value Property history Tax history Market statistics Schools Neighborhood Places of interest

1 Garden Dr, Kensington, CA 94708

$2,083,000
Last sold 06/06/2025 for $2.8M
3
bed
2
bath
2,306
Sqft ($1,214/Sqft)

House not for sale

Learn about Kensington's top local Real Estate agents

About 1 Garden Dr

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1954

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.46 Acre

Movoto estimate

Parking 2 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

One-level circa 1954 Mid-century modern Kensington home with glorious unobstructed panoramic Bay views. Set in private, over 1/3 acre magical garden filled with colorful flowers, this home is a rare find. Prepare to be wowed by this custom-built original, located at the convergence of two cul-de-sacs. With floor-to-ceiling windows, wood paneling, and beamed ceilings, this light and welcoming home has a great feeling of spaciousness and privacy. Level out access to stunning patio with a waterfall, and a tiered garden graced by Japanese maples, cherry trees, mature redwood trees, rhododendrons, and a profusion of flowers. More great features include: Interior access 2-car garage with work bench, semi-circle driveway, owned solar panels, new roof 2021, new forced air furnace and AC 2021, glassed-in patio off primary suite. Near Kensington School Trail and Tilden Park, and a block from the bus stop for the 67 to Berkeley BART! Don’t miss this one of a kind opportunity.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Todd Hodson

Listing Office - Red Oak Realty

Source: MAXEBRDI

MLS#41097404 • last updated 1 year ago

Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 13 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Central Air
Heating	Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central
Levels/Style	One Story, 1, Mid Century Modern
Type	Residential
Status	Sold
SubType	Detached
Living Area	2306
Lot Size (SqFt)	20038
Lot Size (Acres)	0.46
Year Built	1954
Property Condition	Existing

Interior
Total # of Bathrooms	2
# Full Baths	2
# Bedrooms	3
Total # of Rooms	8
Laundry	Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Kitchen	Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Pantry, Refrigerator
Flooring	Tile, Carpet, Bamboo
# Fireplaces	1
Appliances	Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace	Gas, Living Room

Exterior
Foundation	Slab
Roof	Other
Construction	Wood Siding
# Garage Spaces	2
Parking	Attached, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description	Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Amenities / Utilities
Pool	None, Solar Heat

Location
View	Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Tamalpais
County	Contra Costa
Subdivision	Upper Kensington
Elementary School District	West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
High School District	West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Directions	Kenyon To Purdue To Garden
APN	5720700110

$2.08M

Range: $1.68M-$2.47M

Last 30 days

Rental est.: $4,985/month

• Gross rent multiplier: 46.8

Lower your payment with the loan terms that fit you.

Jun 2025
MLS # 41097404
Jun 6, 2025 Sold
$2,800,000
May 29, 2025 Pending
—
May 14, 2025 Listed
$1,956,000
May 14, 2025 Listed
$1,956,000 (+50.5%)
Jun 2025
Public Records
Jun 6, 2025 Sold
$2,800,000 (+43.1%)
Jun 2015
Public Records
Jun 24, 2015 Sold
$1,300,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$21,681 +2.0%

$1,562,397 +2.0%
2023
$21,257 +1.4%

$1,531,763 +2.0%
2022
$20,963 +9.9%

$1,501,729 +7.22%
2018
$19,068 +1.7%

$1,400,607 +2.0%
2017
$18,754 +0.3%

$1,373,145 +2.0%
2016
$18,693 +63.3%

$1,346,221
2015
$11,446

—

1 Garden Dr
$2.8M
Upper Kensington
—
94708
$1.22M -18% y/y
Kensington
$1.17M -13% y/y

No chart available

Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
136 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	$2,284,000	3/3	2,492	0.02
12 Garden Dr, Kensington, CA 94708	$1,986,000	5/2	2,575	0.03
14 Garden Dr, Kensington, CA 94708	$1,006,000	2/1	1,070	0.03
140 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	$1,449,000	2/—	1,300	0.04
217 Willamette Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	$1,612,000	3/2	1,983	0.04
137 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	$2,589,000	4/3	3,775	0.04
8 Garden Dr, Kensington, CA 94708	$1,805,000	2/2	3,166	0.05
132 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	$2,001,000	5/4	3,238	0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.