A quiet, freshly renovated retreat in Kensington, just north of the UC Berkeley campus. This large 1BR/1BA in-law unit with smaller 2ndbedroom/office occupies the entire ground floor of the house, on a peaceful cul-de-sac surrounded by deer, birdsong, and easy access to Tilden Park trails -- with Golden Gate and Bay Bridge views on nearby walks. Recently renovated with new paint, cabinets, and a gas stove. New LG washer/dryer in the garage. Features a private entrance, an exclusive fenced backyard, a large deck, and a spa bathtub at end of large bedroom...and separate full bathroom with shower shared with your second bedroom. The second living room/bedroom is flexible 11ft by 7.5feet -- ideal as a home office, study, or bedroom with double bed or guest room. (Larger room could become the living room). Stays naturally cool in summer. Completely separated from other floor of main house. About 1000 square feet total space. * 10-min bike ride or 25-min walk to UC Berkeley campus * 50-min drive to San Francisco * 15-min drive to Oakland water, gas, electric included. * WiFi/cable installation and garbage/recycling service to be paid/arranged separately by tenant Available: ASAP (prorated) or 10/1/26 * Lease: 1-year minimum * Deposit: 1 month Contact: 510-629-1615 (call/text)
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gravity
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Tudor
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,407
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,407
Building Sq. Ft: 1,724
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: KENSINGTON PARK POR 14 6
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 317
Garage / Carport Type: Built In
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,454
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: 6
Acres: 0.1252
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,407
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5711100155
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Sale and tax history for 87 Ardmore Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Avail #1
Aug 31, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,900
$2/sq ft
Aug 31, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,900
$2/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40010700
Jun 4, 2004
Sold
$925,000
$657/sq ft
May 17, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 26, 2004
Listed
$739,000
$525/sq ft
+2
REMODELD KITCHEN, NEW REDWOOD DECK WITH BAY VIEW, HARDWOOD FLOORS. RENTED NON-CONFORMING UNIT CONSIDERED 4TH BEDROOM. , ROOF 2 YEARS OLD, FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY REPLACED SYSTEM. TERMITE REPORT, SECTION1 $250.00, SEISMIC UPDATES (PRE-ESCROW OCT 792129).
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26112158
Oct 16, 1996
Sold
$300,000
$213/sq ft
Oct 7, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 1996
Listed
$310,000
$220/sq ft
SOLID ENGLISH STYLE CHARMER WITH LARGE,LEVE SUNNY YARD;PARTIAL BAY VIEWS, W/EX. VU POT' FROM HUGE ATTIC W/HIGH CEILINGS, UNFINISHED
Public Records
Apr 27, 1984
Sold
$120,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,071 (+2.3%)
$782,269 + $349,109
$1,131,378
2024
$15,705 (+1.9%)
$766,931 + $342,264
$1,109,195
2023
$15,412 (+1.4%)
$751,894 + $335,553
$1,087,447
2022
$15,197 (+0.3%)
$737,151 + $328,974
$1,066,125
2021
$15,146 (+4.5%)
$722,698 + $322,524
$1,045,222
2020
$14,498 (+1.6%)
$708,528 + $316,200
$1,024,728
2019
$14,271 (+3.1%)
$701,263 + $312,958
$1,014,221
2018
$13,847 (+9.8%)
$687,513 + $306,822
$994,335
2017
$12,608 (+3.8%)
$625,000 + $250,000
$875,000
2016
$12,142 (+12.9%)
$625,000 + $250,000
$875,000
2015
$10,757 (+15.3%)
$575,000 + $250,000
$825,000
2014
$9,328 (+15.6%)
$414,858 + $185,142
$600,000
2013
$8,070 (+10.3%)
$414,858 + $185,142
$600,000
2012
$7,315 (−21.9%)
$352,629 + $157,371
$510,000
2011
$9,362 (+2.4%)
$334,305 + $149,195
$483,500
2010
$9,143 (+3.3%)
$438,365 + $195,635
$634,000
2009
$8,854 (−11.3%)
$443,897 + $198,103
$642,000
2008
$9,979
$443,897 + $198,103
$642,000
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
10/10
Kensington Elementary School
Public, K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public, 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Public facts and zoning for 87 Ardmore Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,407
Stories
1
Lot Size
5,454 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1927
Year Renovated
1930
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5711100155
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026.
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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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