38 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
What's special
Welcome to 38 Highgate Road, a private five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath architectural retreat in one of Kensington’s most desirable enclaves. Set down from the street on a secluded 0.38-acre lot, this 3,843-square-foot home blends Mediterranean warmth with iconic Mid-Century character. High-end windows frame unobstructed panoramas of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Tamalpais, and San Francisco skyline. Recently renovated by Berkeley’s Averyl Interior Design, the home is approached through a water-conscious garden and private brick courtyard. Inside, varying-width white oak floors unite the living room, dining room, and newly renovated chef’s kitchen, appointed with Carrara marble countertops, Fireclay tile, and Rejuvenation hardware. A classic brick hallway with rich wood ceilings opens to a tranquil central atrium. Three spacious, view-filled bedrooms and office room anchor this level, including a serene primary suite with a designer bath and double shower. The renovated lower level offers two additional bedrooms, an updated full bath, soundproofing, insulation, and Green Building Supply cork flooring for acoustic comfort. Flexible and private, it is ideal for guests, extended family, a home office, gym, media room, or short/long term rental. The landscaped, level backyard offers ample space for dining, entertaining, play, and relaxation. Its flourishing orchard includes apple, pear, peach, apricot, and fig trees, while a remarkable 75-year-old grapevine-covered trellis provides history, character, and shade. Exceptionally private and peaceful, 38 Highgate is just down the street from Berkeley’s enchanting Blake Garden, moments from shops and neighborhood favorites along The Arlington, and convenient to commuter routes serving Berkeley and San Francisco.
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- 1,344 |
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Daniel Clark DRE #01429807 415-317-0286,
The Agency,
Ellis Clark DRE #01954136,
The Agency
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Floor Furnace, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Atrium, Solarium, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Cork
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,843
- Total interior livable area: 3,843 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 5721700069
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: All Utilities, Natural Gas Available, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Attic Fan, Insulation - Other, Insulation - Per Owner
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: $519/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,002,497
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Listing terms: Assumable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+7.8%$519/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41146863 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2021 | Sold | $1,850,000+15.6%$481/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40950898 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2021 | Pending sale | $1,600,000$416/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40950898 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000$416/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40950898 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,002,497 +2% |
| 2025 | $27,536 +2.4% | $1,963,234 +2% |
| 2024 | $26,887 +2% | $1,924,740 +2% |
| 2023 | $26,368 +1.3% | $1,887,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $26,025 +598.7% | $1,850,000 +1275.2% |
| 2021 | $3,725 +3.9% | $134,526 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,586 +2.3% | $133,148 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,505 +3.6% | $130,538 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,383 +1.6% | $127,979 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,329 +1.3% | $125,470 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,288 +8.1% | $123,011 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,041 | $121,164 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,041 | $118,791 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $118,255 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $115,938 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $113,666 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $112,817 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $113,086 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $110,870 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $108,697 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,566 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $104,478 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $102,431 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $100,555 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $98,584 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $96,652 |
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Estimated sales range
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$8,941/mo
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