Serene home in a park-like setting. It glows with natural light and is upgraded with taste. Large level garden has mature plantings. Enter through beautiful custom gates to a private courtyard. Prestigious Hilltop School, K-6. This is Kensington at its best.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
5,577 sq ftLot Size
$873Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Celia Concus•DRE #01141519• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Brett Weinstein•DRE #00923266• REALTY ADVOCATES
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40119247
Redfin Estimate
$1,706,818
$857K since sold in August 2012$12K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40116338
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 10, 2012
Sold
$850,000
$435/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40119247
Nov 18, 2005
Sold
$905,000
$463/sq ft
Oct 27, 2005
Listing Removed
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Oct 18, 2005
Listed
$825,000
$422/sq ft
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Serene home in a park-like setting. It glows with natural light and is upgraded with taste. Large level garden has mature plantings. Enter through beautiful custom gates to a private courtyard. Prestigious Hilltop School, K-6. This is Kensington at its best.
Public Records
Jan 11, 1980
Sold
$135,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1979
Sold
$135,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,308 (+2.3%)
$722,224 + $345,407
$1,067,631
2024
$14,961 (+1.9%)
$708,063 + $338,635
$1,046,698
2023
$14,683 (+1.4%)
$694,180 + $331,996
$1,026,176
2022
$14,476 (+0.4%)
$680,569 + $325,487
$1,006,056
2021
$14,424 (+4.5%)
$667,225 + $319,105
$986,330
2020
$13,809 (+1.6%)
$654,143 + $312,849
$966,992
2019
$13,595 (+3.0%)
$647,436 + $309,642
$957,078
2018
$13,195 (+1.6%)
$634,742 + $303,571
$938,313
2017
$12,987 (+0.3%)
$610,096 + $291,784
$901,880
2016
$12,943 (−0.3%)
$610,096 + $291,784
$901,880
2015
$12,988 (+1.3%)
$598,134 + $286,063
$884,197
2014
$12,820 (+1.9%)
$577,610 + $276,248
$853,858
2013
$12,587 (+54.2%)
$577,610 + $276,248
$853,858
2012
$8,161 (−23.9%)
$575,000 + $275,000
$850,000
2011
$10,720 (+2.0%)
$354,798 + $193,702
$548,500
2010
$10,514 (−2.8%)
$478,023 + $260,977
$739,000
2009
$10,822 (−5.8%)
$486,433 + $265,567
$752,000
2008
$11,488
$518,128 + $282,872
$801,000
Tax history for 71 Ardmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,308 (+2.3%)
$722,224 + $345,407
$1,067,631
2024
$14,961 (+1.9%)
$708,063 + $338,635
$1,046,698
2023
$14,683 (+1.4%)
$694,180 + $331,996
$1,026,176
2022
$14,476 (+0.4%)
$680,569 + $325,487
$1,006,056
2021
$14,424 (+4.5%)
$667,225 + $319,105
$986,330
2020
$13,809 (+1.6%)
$654,143 + $312,849
$966,992
2019
$13,595 (+3.0%)
$647,436 + $309,642
$957,078
2018
$13,195 (+1.6%)
$634,742 + $303,571
$938,313
2017
$12,987 (+0.3%)
$610,096 + $291,784
$901,880
2016
$12,943 (−0.3%)
$610,096 + $291,784
$901,880
2015
$12,988 (+1.3%)
$598,134 + $286,063
$884,197
2014
$12,820 (+1.9%)
$577,610 + $276,248
$853,858
2013
$12,587 (+54.2%)
$577,610 + $276,248
$853,858
2012
$8,161 (−23.9%)
$575,000 + $275,000
$850,000
2011
$10,720 (+2.0%)
$354,798 + $193,702
$548,500
2010
$10,514 (−2.8%)
$478,023 + $260,977
$739,000
2009
$10,822 (−5.8%)
$486,433 + $265,567
$752,000
2008
$11,488
$518,128 + $282,872
$801,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Aug 6, 2013 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace a furnace and air conditioning split system.
HVAC
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,955
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,277
Building Sq. Ft: 1,955
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: KENSINGTON PARK POR 8 6
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 285
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,577
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 6
Acres: 0.128
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,955
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,577 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5711100098
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kensington, CA • 94707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.62M – $1.96M
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