Fall in love w/ this spectacular Spanish-Mediterranean home featuring vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, wrought-iron details, multiple skylights, custom wood windows & doors & an elegant yet comfortable open-concept layout. Beautifully designed entertaining areas include a majestic formal living rm w/ a stone FP & French doors leading to the portico entrance. Custom chef’s kitchen w/ 2 sinks, a lg central island, custom cabinetry, built-in eating area & coffee bar. The spacious family rm has rustic wood flrs & a wood beam ceiling. 4 bdrms & 2 baths all on the main level. The lower lvl, provides a wine cellar, Laundry rm, plenty of extra closet space + bonus room. Peaceful level-out backyard w/lush garden, custom H20 feature & multiple seating areas for outdoor entertaining. Backyard steam sauna. Perfect lower Kensington location near Kensington School, Arlington shops, & Colusa Circle restaurants, shopping, Farmer’s Market & more. A rare opportunity to own an extraordinary Kensington home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
6,860 sq ftLot Size
$827Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Melissa Eizenberg•DRE #01184596• Zip Code East Bay
Bought with Kimberly Becker•DRE #02071444• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41141847
Aug 2, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2026
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40970746
Nov 22, 2021
Sold
$1,888,000
$805/sq ft
Oct 27, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 13, 2021
Listed
$1,495,000
$638/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22028819
Nov 1, 2002
Sold
$765,000
$326/sq ft
Oct 5, 2002
Listing Removed
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Sep 7, 2002
Listed
$800,000
$341/sq ft
SPANISH HACIENDA on quiet Rd.priv. courtyard, close to all amenities Great floor plan, large Fam. Rm. Marble baths,cedar closets, big coutry kitchen, secl. level garden with fountain and redwood/marble steam bath.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,174 (+3.9%)
$949,852 + $726,148
$1,676,000
2024
$22,303 (+4.3%)
$943,051 + $720,949
$1,664,000
2023
$21,392 (−18.2%)
$909,613 + $695,387
$1,605,000
2022
$26,157 (+72.9%)
$870,000 + $665,000
$1,535,000
2021
$15,126 (+4.5%)
$1,070,000 + $818,000
$1,888,000
2020
$14,480 (+2.8%)
$620,843 + $404,213
$1,025,056
2019
$14,085 (+3.1%)
$614,478 + $400,069
$1,014,547
2018
$13,662 (+1.6%)
$602,430 + $392,225
$994,655
2017
$13,441 (+0.3%)
$579,038 + $376,996
$956,034
2016
$13,395 (−0.3%)
$579,038 + $376,996
$956,034
2015
$13,441
$567,685 + $369,604
$937,289
2014
$13,433 (+14.9%)
$548,205 + $356,922
$905,127
2013
$11,693 (+12.3%)
$548,205 + $356,922
$905,127
2012
$10,409 (−13.2%)
$472,420 + $307,580
$780,000
2011
$11,990 (+16.9%)
$440,622 + $286,878
$727,500
2010
$10,260 (−10.7%)
$511,788 + $333,212
$845,000
2009
$11,490 (+6.5%)
$446,377 + $290,623
$737,000
2008
$10,785
$521,855 + $339,767
$861,622
Tax history for 96 Ardmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,174 (+3.9%)
$949,852 + $726,148
$1,676,000
2024
$22,303 (+4.3%)
$943,051 + $720,949
$1,664,000
2023
$21,392 (−18.2%)
$909,613 + $695,387
$1,605,000
2022
$26,157 (+72.9%)
$870,000 + $665,000
$1,535,000
2021
$15,126 (+4.5%)
$1,070,000 + $818,000
$1,888,000
2020
$14,480 (+2.8%)
$620,843 + $404,213
$1,025,056
2019
$14,085 (+3.1%)
$614,478 + $400,069
$1,014,547
2018
$13,662 (+1.6%)
$602,430 + $392,225
$994,655
2017
$13,441 (+0.3%)
$579,038 + $376,996
$956,034
2016
$13,395 (−0.3%)
$579,038 + $376,996
$956,034
2015
$13,441
$567,685 + $369,604
$937,289
2014
$13,433 (+14.9%)
$548,205 + $356,922
$905,127
2013
$11,693 (+12.3%)
$548,205 + $356,922
$905,127
2012
$10,409 (−13.2%)
$472,420 + $307,580
$780,000
2011
$11,990 (+16.9%)
$440,622 + $286,878
$727,500
2010
$10,260 (−10.7%)
$511,788 + $333,212
$845,000
2009
$11,490 (+6.5%)
$446,377 + $290,623
$737,000
2008
$10,785
$521,855 + $339,767
$861,622
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,860
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,344
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5711000116
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Sep 7, 2023.
Sep 12, 2023 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a new solar photovoltaic system and an energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Feb 17, 2022 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Install a new earthquake seismic shut-off valve.
Gas
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, 24'+ Deep Garage, Uncovered Parking Space, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.