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88 Norwood Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

  • $2,709,000

    Last sold 09/04/2020 for $2.88M

  • 5

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,378

    Sqft ($855/Sqft)

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About 88 Norwood Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1922
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.87 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Magical 5BR/3BA Monterey Colonial with sweeping Bay views located on 0.87 acres in Kensington. This unique property features a 2-car garage with detached artist's studio, bocce court, automatic gate & 3-story volcanic rock. The main house is anchored by the spacious, eat-in kitchen with its peninsula fabricated from original cabinetry from old Oakland City Hall. Dramatic living room has multiple seating areas & set around gas fireplace inset by early 1900s California Poppy tiles. Formal dining room is roomy enough for large gatherings & enjoying Golden Gate sunsets. Main level consists of four bedrooms, each with direct access to one of two renovated bathrooms. Upstairs owner’s suite is set apart with two private balconies, gas fireplace, walk-in closet & spa-like ensuite bathroom with soaking tub, dual sinks and serene shower. The 550 SF artist’s studio has vaulted ceilings, exhaust hood & 220V wiring, while the 400 SF basement with laundry is ideal for home gym & wine cellar.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joshua Dickinson
Listing Office - Zip Code East Bay
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40906301 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Colonial
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 3378
Virtual Tour N/A
Lot Size (SqFt) 38000
Lot Size (Acres) 0.87
Year Built 1922
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
# Bedrooms 5
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
# Fireplaces 2
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Exterior
Roof Tile
Construction Stucco
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Detached, Off Street
Lot Description Sloped Down, Secluded
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
County Contra Costa
Subdivision Arlington Acres
Directions Arlington Ave To Norwood
APN 5721810272
$2.7M
Range: $2.16M-$3.25M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $6,185/month
Gross rent multiplier: 38.9
  • Sep 2020
    mls logo MLS # 40906301
  • Sep 4, 2020 Sold
    $2,888,000 (-3.3%)
  • Aug 30, 2020 Pending
  • Aug 14, 2020 Price Change
    $2,988,000 (-9.1%)
  • Aug 10, 2020 Back On Market
  • Jul 7, 2020 Pending
  • May 28, 2020 Listed
    $3,288,000 (+233.8%)
  • Sep 2011
    mls logo MLS # 40530462
  • Sep 14, 2011 Cancelled
  • Jun 22, 2011 Listed
    $985,000
  • 88 Norwood Ave
    $2.88M
  • Arlington Acres
  • 94707
    $1.19M -20% y/y
  • Kensington
    $1.19M -11% y/y
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