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Kensington, CA

$999,000

44 Anson Way, Kensington, CA
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,578
Sq Ft
1949
Built
210
Days listed

About this home

SHORT SALE APPROVED UNMATCHED KENSINGTON OPPORTUNITY. ATTENTION FLIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND EQUITY SEEKERS: The bank has authorized a price drop below the loan balance, creating the most aggressive value-add play in Kensington. This high-margin short sale is priced for immediate action and maximum ROI. A dream scenario for professionals looking to capitalize on a cosmetic blank slate in a premier location, you are starting with the advantage of newer dual-pane windows and a recently updated kitchen. Boasting iconic SF Bay and Golden Gate Bridge views, this 3BD/2BA ranch sits on a rare, expansive lot with massive ADU potential to skyrocket your investment. The interior is a "diamond in the rough" ready for an overhaul including bathrooms, flooring, and paint. By acquiring these world-class views at a price that reflects the needed maintenance, you can bypass the premium of someone else's finishes and capture the substantial upside this neighborhood commands. Sold strictly AS-IS, this is the lowest price-per-square-foot opportunity on a view lot in Kensington over the past year. If you have the crew and the vision, the equity gap here is unmatched. Act nowat this price, it will not last. Top-rated schools and neighborhood amenities. Your next high-margin project starts here.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
1,578 sq ft
Interior features
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area
Appliances
Dishwasher
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Living Room
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.202 acres (8,800 sq ft)
View
Bay
Year built
1949
Parking spaces
2
Community
Area
699 - Not Defined
County
Contra Costa
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
210
Listed
2025-11-12
Original price
$1,198,000
Parcel #
5722330130
MLS #
ML82027364
Listed by
Mary Hawley · Compass

Location

Price history

Listed
$1,198,000 · 2025-11-12
Price reduced
$999,000 (−$199,000)
Days on market
210
Current price
$999,000
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$6,267
$5,051 principal & interest · $1,215 taxes & insurance
$199,800
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Loan $799,200

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