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Kensington, CA

$1,500,000

96 Ardmore Road, Kensington, CA
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,344
Sq Ft
1929
Built
7
Days listed

About this home

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.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
2,344 sq ft
Interior features
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Eat In Kitchen
Appliances
Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Living Room
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Levels
Two
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.158 acres (6,860 sq ft)
Pool
None
View
Bay
Architectural style
Mediterranean, Spanish
Year built
1929
Parking
Garage, Garage Door Opener
Parking spaces
2
Community
County
Contra Costa
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
7
Listed
2026-07-16
Terms
Cash, Conventional
Parcel #
571100011
MLS #
41141847
Listed by
Kimberly Becker · Compass

Location

Price history

Listed
$1,500,000 · 2026-07-16
Days on market
7
Current price
$1,500,000
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$9,410
$7,585 principal & interest · $1,825 taxes & insurance
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Loan $1,200,000

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