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Melanie Peterson-Katz

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Listed by Ruth Frassetto • Compass

$ 1,200,000

Est. payment | -/mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,403 SqFt

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$ 1,200,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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4 Beds

3 Baths

2,403 SqFt

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Sun Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,403 sqft

Price per Sqft $499

Subdivision Kensington

MLS Listing ID 41122331

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1938

Lot Size 5,650 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Bridge AOR

Property Description

First time on the market since the 1950s, this attractive residence offers a rare opportunity to personalize a timeless home with exceptional future upside. Sun-filled rooms showcase original character and generous living spaces, providing endless possibilities to customize, reconfigure, or reimagine. Beautiful finishes throughout include hardwood floors, extensive built-ins, and a handsome fireplace. The spacious eat-in kitchen features a charming breakfast nook and a large walk-in pantry. A formal dining room opens to a balcony with inspiring Bay views. Remodeled, updated, and expanded in 1982 by noted architect Bennett Christopherson, with a retrofit completed by Monte Stott in 2008. The two-car garage offers interior access to a large basement, plus additional storage, creating abundant space for parking, storage, or future projects. A charming rear garden provides a peaceful natural setting ideal for family fun, relaxing summer days, and outdoor enjoyment. This truly special property combines character, space, and exceptional potential—ready for your vision to transform it into something extraordinary. Ideally located just blocks from Village shops, Kensington Hilltop School, the community center, and the library.

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Heating Gravity

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, In Basement, Washer

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

View Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Sprinklers In Rear

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Schools

School District West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100, West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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SCHOOLSPROPERTIES

Elementary Schools 20

10

Cornell Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
9

Kensington Elementary School

Public | KG - 6
8

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)

Public | KG - 5
8

Jefferson Elementary

Public | KG - 5
8

Ocean View Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
8

Marin Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
7

Emerson Elementary

Public | KG - 5
7

Rosa Parks Elementary

Public | KG - 5
7

Washington Elementary

Public | KG - 5
7

Madera Elementary School

Public | KG - 6
6

Oxford Elementary

Public | KG - 5
6

Cragmont Elementary

Public | KG - 5
5

Thousand Oaks Elementary

Public | KG - 5
5

Harding Elementary School

Public | KG - 6
5

Fairmont Elementary School

Public | KG - 6
4

Mira Vista School

Public | KG - 8
1

Stege Elementary School

Public | KG - 6
0

The Academy

Private | KG - 8
0

Walden Center & School

Private | KG - 6
0

Nia House Learning Center

Private | PK - KG

Middle Schools 7

9

Albany Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
8

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
5

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public | 7 - 8
1

Realm Charter Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
0

East Bay School for Boys

Private | 6 - 8
0

East Bay School for Boys

Private | 6 - 8
0

Tilden Preparatory School

Private | 6 - 12

High Schools 9

10

Albany High School

Public | 9 - 12
8

Berkeley High School

Public | 9 - 12
7

Aspire California College Preparatory Academy

Public | 9 - 12
5

El Cerrito High School

Public | 9 - 12
4

Realm Charter High School

Public | 9 - 12
0

Maybeck High School

Private | 9 - 12
0

Bayhill High School

Private | 9 - 12
0

St Mary's College High School

Private | 9 - 12
0

Macgregor High (Continuation)

Public | 10 - 12

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Melanie Peterson-Katz

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melanie@melaniesellshomes.com

+1(925) 765-4444

3390 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, USA

225 Arlington Ave. Kensington, CA 94707

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