$1,200,000

225 Arlington Ave., Kensington, CA 94707

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,403 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1938
5,663sqft lot
1 car garage
$499/sqft
Listed 8 days ago

Property Description

Welcome to 225 Arlington Avenue, located in the heart of beautiful Kensington. Offered for the first time since the 1950s, this cherished residence is filled with natural sunlight and captures inspiring views of the San Francisco Bay. It presents a rare opportunity to personalize timeless architecture and make it your own. Sun-filled rooms highlight original character and generous living spaces, offering endless possibilities to customize, reconfigure, or reimagine. Beautiful period details include hardwood floors, extensive built-ins, and a handsome fireplace. The spacious eat-in kitchen features a charming breakfast nook and a large walk-in pantry, while the formal dining room opens to a balcony with beautiful Bay views. The home was thoughtfully remodeled, updated, and expanded in 1982 by noted architect Bennett Christopherson, with a seismic retrofit completed by Monte Stott in 2008. A spacious garage provides interior access to a large basement, along with ample additional storage & space for future projects . Outdoors, a pretty rear garden—always with something in bloom—offers a peaceful natural setting, perfect for family gatherings, relaxing summer days, and outdoor enjoyment. ?Ideally located just blocks from Village shops, Kensington Hilltop Sch, and neighbors Berkeley.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: January 28, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 6, 2026 at 4:06AM
Listing Office:: Compass : 510-470-9096
Listing Agent:: Ruth Frassetto : 510-697-8606
MLS ID:: 41122331

General: Formal Dining RoomBreakfast NookCounter - Solid SurfaceCentral Vacuum
Appliances: DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorDryerWasherGas Water Heater
Laundry: DryerIn BasementWasher
Flooring: HardwoodVinylCarpet
A/C: None
Heating: Gravity
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: Sprinklers FrontPrivate Entrance
Style: Traditional
Pool: None
Parking: AttachedInt Access From GarageGarage Door Opener

Roofing: Composition
General: Stucco2Concrete Perimeter

Originating MLS: Paragon
School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
County: Contra Costa

Zoning: 5700500191
View: Bay BridgeCity LightsGolden Gate BridgeSan FranciscoMt Tamalpais
Fencing: Full

Utilities: No Solar

Source: Paragon

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This listing courtesy of Ruth Frassetto , Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

Kensington Elementary School

90 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA, 94708

Grades KG-6

0.58 miles away

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

7125 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 7-8

1.81 miles away

El Cerrito High School

540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 9-12

0.88 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.