96 Ardmore Road, Kensington, California 94707, Kensington, 94707 - 4 bed, 2 bath
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Kensington, California 94707
This 1929 Spanish Single Family Residence is a High-Potential Investment Opportunity, listed at $1,500,000—positioned well below the $1,876,675 Fair Market Value by 20%. This valuation gap offers $376,675 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Condition Rating of 3, the home includes a modernized chef's kitchen, solar panels with backup battery, and a private sauna. Located near top-rated Kensington Elementary, this property is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a character-rich home with significant upside.
Classic 1929 Spanish home in Kensington, CA. 4BD/2BA, solar, and Bay views. Listed at $1.5M with $376k instant equity. Near top-rated schools and amenities.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 96 Ardmore Road Subject | $1,500,000* List Price | 4 | 2 | 2,344 | $801 | - |
A 64 Highgate Rd Sold | $1,900,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,424 | $784 | 0.2 mi |
B 24 Arlington Ave. Sold | $1,400,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,261 | $619 | 0.8 mi |
C 225 Arlington Ave. Sold | $1,876,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,403 | $781 | 0.1 mi |
D 371 Ocean View Ave Sold | $1,810,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,496 | $725 | 0.3 mi |
E 61 Cowper Ave Sold | $1,575,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,956 | $805 | 0.9 mi |
F 664 Vincente Ave Sold | $1,900,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,426 | $783 | 0.7 mi |
G 491 Boynton Ave Active | $1,295,000 List Price | 4 | 2 | 1,954 | $663 | 0.5 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
This 1929 Spanish home is well-maintained and move-in ready. It features a modernized chef's kitchen with stone countertops and stainless appliances, alongside significant system upgrades including recently installed solar panels and a backup battery. While some bathroom tiles and fixtures appear dated, the overall condition reflects a high level of care and a renovation cycle within the 5-15 year range.
The property offers exceptional walkability to Colusa Circle, local markets, and the top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary, providing a highly coveted neighborhood lifestyle.
This 1929 Spanish classic features timeless vaulted beamed ceilings and a stone fireplace, seamlessly integrated with modern solar panels and a backup battery system for energy independence.
With four bedrooms on the main level and a private backyard featuring a sauna and mature edible landscape, the home offers a rare blend of functional interior space and retreat-like amenities.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 5.
The list price of $1.5M is significantly lower than its 2021 sale price of $1.888M, indicating a high probability of a competitive bidding war that may drive the final price well above the asking.
As a 1929 build, the property may require specialized maintenance or future updates to original infrastructure and systems common in homes of this era.
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.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 0.6 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.8 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.8 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Square foot | 2,344 | 2,421 |
| Lot Size | 6,860 | 6,810.5 |
| Price | $1.50M | $1.76M |
| Price per sq ft | $640 | $890 |
| Built year | 1929 | 1930 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 6 | 31 |
Jul 16, 2026
$1,500,000
Initial Listing
Nov 22, 2021
$1,888,000
Public Record
Nov 1, 2002
$765,000
Public Record