This charming custom-built home, located on one of the best streets in Kensington, features a flat, sweeping 7,650 sq ft lot, fruit trees, original oak hardwood floors, open flexible floor plan, dedicated laundry space, huge 2+car garage w/workbench, office, basement and above, a giant attic with untapped potential. There is a uniquely flat, spacious driveway with abundant off-street parking! The extensive mid-century modern master suite includes sliding doors that lead to the sunny, private backyard, a perfect backdrop for outdoor gatherings and a kid's sanctuary. It also has potential for an ADU providing rental income or as dedicated space for a home gym, office, art studio and additional storage. From the living room, you can enjoy views of the San Francisco cityscape, Bay Bridge, and the famed Golden Gate Bridge! Kensington boasts an award-winning elementary school, and small-town charm; not far from shopping, hiking trails, Tilden Park, UC Berkeley, downtown Oakland, and SF.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
7,650 sq ftLot Size
$929Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nikki Lui•DRE #02009678• The Cal Agents Realty Inc.
Bought with Hanna Kerns•DRE #01387112• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40956006
Aug 31, 2021
Sold
$1,250,000
$709/sq ft
Aug 10, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 21, 2021
Price Changed
$1,190,000
$675/sq ft
Jul 21, 2021
Relisted
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Jul 3, 2021
Pending
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Jun 24, 2021
Listed
$998,000
$566/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,881 (+2.3%)
$974,188 + $378,850
$1,353,038
2024
$18,450 (+1.9%)
$955,087 + $371,422
$1,326,509
2023
$18,105 (+1.4%)
$936,360 + $364,140
$1,300,500
2022
$17,863 (+547.1%)
$918,000 + $357,000
$1,275,000
2021
$2,760 (−49.7%)
$900,000 + $350,000
$1,250,000
2020
$5,491 (+116.0%)
$37,289 + $47,304
$84,593
2019
$2,542 (+1.0%)
$36,907 + $46,819
$83,726
2018
$2,517 (+1.2%)
$36,184 + $45,901
$82,085
2017
$2,486 (+1.3%)
$34,780 + $44,119
$78,899
2016
$2,454 (+0.5%)
$34,780 + $44,119
$78,899
2015
$2,442 (+1.9%)
$34,099 + $43,254
$77,353
2014
$2,397 (+1.9%)
$32,930 + $41,771
$74,701
2013
$2,352 (+5.0%)
$32,930 + $41,771
$74,701
2012
$2,240 (−1.2%)
$32,782 + $41,583
$74,365
2011
$2,268 (+2.9%)
$32,140 + $40,768
$72,908
2010
$2,205 (+15.0%)
$31,510 + $39,969
$71,479
2009
$1,918 (+1.3%)
$31,275 + $39,671
$70,946
2008
$1,893
$31,350 + $39,766
$71,116
Tax history for 120 Ardmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,881 (+2.3%)
$974,188 + $378,850
$1,353,038
2024
$18,450 (+1.9%)
$955,087 + $371,422
$1,326,509
2023
$18,105 (+1.4%)
$936,360 + $364,140
$1,300,500
2022
$17,863 (+547.1%)
$918,000 + $357,000
$1,275,000
2021
$2,760 (−49.7%)
$900,000 + $350,000
$1,250,000
2020
$5,491 (+116.0%)
$37,289 + $47,304
$84,593
2019
$2,542 (+1.0%)
$36,907 + $46,819
$83,726
2018
$2,517 (+1.2%)
$36,184 + $45,901
$82,085
2017
$2,486 (+1.3%)
$34,780 + $44,119
$78,899
2016
$2,454 (+0.5%)
$34,780 + $44,119
$78,899
2015
$2,442 (+1.9%)
$34,099 + $43,254
$77,353
2014
$2,397 (+1.9%)
$32,930 + $41,771
$74,701
2013
$2,352 (+5.0%)
$32,930 + $41,771
$74,701
2012
$2,240 (−1.2%)
$32,782 + $41,583
$74,365
2011
$2,268 (+2.9%)
$32,140 + $40,768
$72,908
2010
$2,205 (+15.0%)
$31,510 + $39,969
$71,479
2009
$1,918 (+1.3%)
$31,275 + $39,671
$70,946
2008
$1,893
$31,350 + $39,766
$71,116
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,650 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,675
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5711000157
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Apr 17, 2025 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Install an earthquake gas shut-off valve.
Electrical
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Apr 13, 2025 • Active
Building - residential plumbing
Install an earthquake shut-off valve as required.
Plumbing
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