Courtesy of eXp Realty of California, Inc
Property Description
Sitting on an elevated lot in the heart of Kensington, this 1925 single-level Spanish-style home offers timeless curb appeal. This gem welcomes you with rich history and modern comfort. Discover original hardwood floors that gleam underfoot, guiding you into a living room crowned by a 10′ barrel-vaulted ceiling. Sunlight pours through new arched windows and a stunning Batchelder fireplace flanked by matching original built-ins. The dining room with its 9′ coved ceiling and gumwood accents is warmly welcoming. The home’s floor plan is designed for modern living. The kitchen, a blend of vintage charm and contemporary convenience, opens directly into the morning room. Beyond the main living areas, the home offers two beautifully updated baths with classic accents, blending the same warmth and character that defines this Spanish beauty. The bedrooms are generously sized with 9′ open beam ceilings and light filled French doors leading to the secluded backyard. Beyond the main house is the original carriage house reimagined and lends itself to many uses. The home offers a long driveway capable of parking for 5 cars and leads to a 2-car oversized garage. The homes further appeal is the income producing ADU on top of the garage with separate entrance, has almost 800sf of living space in 2 bedrooms 1 bath. (built in 2022) This home has countless hidden features including its 6400 kWh owned solar system, with 400Amp service and EV charging.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 2 full bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- 5 total bedrooms
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Second Bedroom
- 14X16 square feet
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Third Bedroom
- 0X0 square feet
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Fourth Bedroom
- 0X0 square feet
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Building
- 1,920 estimated square feet
- Source: Assessor Record
- Built in 1925
- 1 story
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Cooling
- Central Forced Air
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Dining Room
- 16X10 square feet
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Exterior Features
- Stone
- Stucco
- Wood
- Wood/Stucco
- Flagstone
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Fence
- Wood
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Family Room
- 0X0 square feet
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ADU
- 740 estimated square feet
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Water Features
- Other/Remarks
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Heating
- Combination Heating
- Natural Gas
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Kitchen
- Kitchen is 18X10 feet
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Laundry
- Garage
- Electric
- Gas
- Washer Hookup
- Gas & Electric Dryer HU
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Listing
- Source: SDMLS
- For Sale
- 2 days on market
- Listed on 2025-03-13
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Location
- Community: Kensington
- County: San Diego
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Lot
- Approximately 5,998 square feet
- 4,000-7,499 SF
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Living Room
- 22X12 square feet
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Primary Bedroom
- 15X16 square feet
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Garage
- 2 garage parking spaces
- Detached
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Parking
- 5 non-garage parking spaces
- 7 total parking spaces
- Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
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Roof
- Other/Remarks
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Sewer
- Sewer Connected
