Elevated above the street, 178 Ardmore offers scenic views of majestic trees and the distant Bay. Built in 1927, this home evokes the feeling of a bygone era with its charming 1920s features such as the classic O'Keefe & Merritt stove, original tile kitchen countertops, the original grey and blue shower tiles, and hexagon floor tiles in the bathroom. The breakfast room, situated just off the kitchen and with hardwood floors and dappled sun, provides a delightful setting to begin your morning. For al fresco dining, there is a sunny patio accessible directly from the formal dining room. With the built-in cabinetry in the dining room, and plantation shutters on the wall of windows in the living room, along with newly refinished original hardwood floors, the space is warmly inviting. There are 2 bedrooms with the bathroom located between them off the hallway. The forward-facing bedroom captures lovely vistas, whereas the rear bedroom overlooks the private backyard. In the hallway off the dining room, there is a staircase to the versatile lower level. This flex space could be ideal as a family room, home office or third bedroom. The lower level also provides convenient access to the laundry room, half bath, and door to the side yard. Located in Lower Kensington, you can enjoy the Sunday farmers’ market at the Colusa Circle, Kensington village shops and restaurants, and Kensington Library and park, all under a mile from your doorstep. Zoned for top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary school.
Pending
$895,000
178 Ardmore Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
2beds
1,505sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$595/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Elevated above the streetOriginal tile kitchen countertops
- 26 days |
- 2,894 |
- 240 |
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Listed by:
Tania Balazs Jacard DRE #01469906 510-206-2686,
Red Oak Realty,
Lisa Robesch DRE #02081605,
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41134548
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Living Room, Metal, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,505
- Total interior livable area: 1,505 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 5710800144
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $595/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $84,791
- Annual tax amount: $2,823
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $895,000$595/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $895,000$595/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,823 +1.8% | $84,791 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,773 +1.6% | $83,129 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,730 +3% | $81,500 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,649 +2.3% | $79,903 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,589 +7.8% | $78,338 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,402 +0.9% | $77,536 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,380 +0.7% | $76,017 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,363 +1.2% | $74,527 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,336 +1.3% | $73,067 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,306 +0.1% | $71,636 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,303 | $70,561 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,303 | $69,180 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $68,869 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,520 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $66,197 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $65,703 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $65,860 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $64,570 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $63,305 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,065 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $60,849 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $59,657 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $58,565 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $57,418 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $56,294 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 94707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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