Kensington, small town feel in the Big Bay Area. This is an excellent location and opportunity. Built in 1967, the hillside property offers a SF Bay view and is ready for you to bring it to its full potential. This house has a spacious feel with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the upper level, and an additional room (previously used as a bedroom) with bathroom, on the lower level. There is easy patio access at the back of the house and the possibility of making a beautiful hillside garden in the front. Kensington offers many amenities such as local shops, community center, tennis courts, playground, library, fire station, and more.
OPEN SAT & SUN THIS WEEKEND! Prime Kensington location! Classic 2-story Colonial Revival home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and beautiful Bay views. Situated just steps from local shops and popular eateries, this property offers the ideal balance of peaceful hillside living, strong community spirit, easy access to Tilden Regional Park and downtown Berkeley. Inside, enjoy abundant natural light, fresh interior paint, and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. The main level boasts a formal entry, an expansive living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room adorned with a gorgeous wood coffered ceiling, a bright kitchen with a dining nook and half bath. Main level also features a bedroom with additional flex space —perfect for a home office, dedicated exercise room or walk-in closet. Upstairs features 3 light-filled bedrooms, including the oversized primary suite with a newly updated bathroom. Full updated hall bath with shower over tub and new vanity. Take in sunrise/sunset and Bay views from multiple vantage points! Bonus features include a full basement—ideal for extra storage or additional living space—plus a expansive front deck and a private backyard with decking and patio space, perfect for entertaining and extending the indoors outside. RARE - 4-car garage (detached 2 car in front + detached 2 car to the side). Additional highlights include: extended driveway, ample parking. THIS IS THE HOME TO LIVE IN AND LOVE FOREVER!
Nestled in one of Kensington's most sought-after neighborhoods, 39 Anson Way offers an exceptional opportunity to transform a spacious property with tremendous potential into something truly special. Boasting generously sized living spaces and a large backyard with endless possibilities for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or creating your own private retreat, this home offers an abundance of space and flexibility. Enjoy beautiful views of the water and bridge from the front deck on clear days, adding to the property's unique charm and appeal. An additional highlight is the full one-bedroom, one-bathroom living space with a separate entrance, ideal for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. While the home requires repairs and has known structural damage, its desirable location, scenic outlook, expansive layout, generous backyard, and versatile living spaces present an exciting opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers with the vision to unlock its full potential. Bring your imagination and creativity to restore, reimagine, and create lasting value in this coveted Kensington location. An exceptional opportunity to create your dream home while building equity and unlocking tremendous potential!
Two distinct living spaces near Kensington Circle! This extensively rebuilt Spanish-style property features a 3-bedroom, 1-bath main home offering approximately 1,964 sq. ft., plus a newly constructed 2-bedroom, 1-bath ADU of approximately 819 sq. ft.—a combined 2,783 sq. ft. with flexibility for extended-family living, guests, or potential rental income. Reimagined down to the studs with permits and inspections, the main residence blends architectural character with modern improvements, including updated electrical and plumbing systems, roofing, windows, doors, stucco, drywall, and flooring. The kitchen features quartzite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, while a custom balcony provides an inviting space to enjoy elevated views. The separate 2-bedroom ADU adds valuable independent living space, making this property especially appealing to buyers seeking a home with room for additional household members or rental possibilities. Fresh landscaping, low-maintenance turf, and an expansive driveway enhance the outdoor setting. Conveniently located near Kensington Circle, Colusa Avenue cafés and dining, and Berkeley amenities, this property offers a distinctive combination of character, extensive upgrades, and flexible living options.
This is an incredible value! Views plus space galore in the heart of Kensington. An incredible $532 / sq ft. 5 real bedrooms and a massive media room opens out to a patio. Offers as written! Enjoy the best of both worlds with the mesmerizing views and accessibility to the neighborhood amenities. From the moment you walk into the generous living room you are greeted with one of the most iconic views in the Bay Area. With French doors opening from both the living and dining rooms you can't help but be mesmerized by the stunning views. and gorgeous sunsets with the sun setting over San Francisco. The hardwood floors add warmth to the sundrenched living and dining rooms. The impressive kitchen features a stainless steel, 6 burner gas range and a large skylight over the peninsula work space and breakfast bar. Up a half flight of stairs you have a large media room that spills out to a private patio. There are also two bedrooms and a full bath on this level. The upper level features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms including a bright primary with an incredible view, walk-in closet and full bathroom. Lower level petit au pair or office with a kitchenette and full bathroom. Set in the town of Kensington the home is just around the corner from the quaint and bustling commercial center. With Young's Market, the Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee and Sakana Sushi nearby it's easy to enjoy the relaxing pace. Just one mile to Berkeley's Solano Ave and less than two miles to the famed Northbrae shopping district there is no shortage of things to do and places to eat. Incredible and magical parks are nearby, and miles of gorgeous hiking trails are close as well. Welcome to Kensington!
A Rare Canyon Retreat, Offered for the First Time in Over 50 Years! Tucked into a peaceful canyon setting, this private and distinctive home tells the story of another era built with love, and rich with authentic Kensington character. Its mid-century flair meets the open, airy design influences of the 1970s, creating a layout that feels both grounded and free. Behind the home's bones stands Verner & Miram, a San Francisco structural engineering firm whose name carried real weight in mid-century California architecture. Partners Edwin A. Verner and Oleg V. Miram built their reputation from the 1940s through the 1960s, becoming the engineers architects turned to when a project demanded more than the ordinary. Their fingerprint here is part of what makes this home more than a relic of its era it's a piece of art! its open-concept flow to the quiet sense of privacy and retreat that defines the property. Filled with personality and possibility, this is a true canvas a rare opportunity for a buyer with vision to honor the home's original character while reimagining it for the way we live today. Homes like this seldom come to market. For the right owner, it's a chance to create something entirely their own, in a setting that feels worlds away, yet close to everything.
96 Ardmore Road is a classic Spanish home that blends timeless architecture with comfortable everyday living. Rich with character, warmth, and curb appeal, the home showcases the enduring craftsmanship and inviting spaces that make Kensington's homes so highly sought after. The main level features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, anchored by a spacious chef's kitchen with dual sinks that opens into the expansive family room with beamed ceilings. The light-filled living and dining rooms enjoy lovely glimpses of the Bay, while vaulted ceilings, a striking stone fireplace, and timeless Spanish architectural details create wonderful spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Outside, the private backyard offers a peaceful retreat with a tranquil fountain and sauna, surrounded by a thoughtfully established edible landscape featuring apple, lemon, and loquat trees, a passion fruit vine, a grapevine, and multiple raised vegetable beds ready for your next harvest. The lower level provides versatile bonus space ready to accommodate your vision. Recently installed solar panels and a backup battery add modern efficiency and peace of mind. Perfectly situated in lower Kensington, you'll enjoy easy access to Young's Market, Semifreddi's Bakery, neighborhood cafés, parks, the beloved Inn Kensington Restaurant, Kensington Hilltop Elementary School, the Arlington's neighborhood shops, and the vibrant restaurants, shopping, and weekly Farmers' Market at Colusa Circle.
Stepping into 415 Berkeley Park Blvd feels less like entering a house and more like arriving at your own private sanctuary. This 2,783-square-foot masterpiece perfectly balances the romance of a storybook castle—complete with a signature front turret, classic tile roof, and a heavy, beautiful wood front door—with the peace of mind that comes from a meticulous, studs-out renovation. Every inch has been reimagined with permits in hand, ensuring this home is as structurally sound as it is visually stunning. Inside, the light dances across rich hardwood floors that lead you through spacious rooms where preserved historic detailing meets modern luxury. The heart of the home is a true chef’s kitchen, designed for everything from quick morning espressos to elaborate dinner parties. The layout flows effortlessly, offering that rare combination of grand scale and cozy, intimate corners. Beyond the main residence, the property features a fully permitted ADU in the rear—perfect for guests, a quiet home office, or rental potential—along with a rare two-car garage. Location is everything here. You’re perched just one block from the heart of Kensington Circle. Whether you’re grabbing a pastry at the market, enjoying a long brunch, or strolling through the local shops, the best of the neighborhood is quite literally at your doorstep. It’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of Kensington history that lives like a brand-new home.
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Kensington is located in California. Kensington, California has a population of 5,288. Kensington is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 33.15% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 35.9%.
The median household income in Kensington, California is $167,500. The median household income for the surrounding county is $110,455 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Kensington is 48.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 72.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 43 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 26.1 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
