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  • $895,000

    178 Ardmore Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

    2beds
    1,505sqft
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    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
    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.
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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#: 41134548MLS Logo

      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
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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/29/2026Pending sale$895,000$595/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41134548 Report a problem
        5/13/2026Listed for sale$895,000$595/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41134548 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

          Getting around

          70 / 100
          Somewhat Walkable
          36 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

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