30 Franciscan Way

Kensington, CA 94707

$899,000
Price
3
Beds
1,546 Sq. Ft.
$582 / Sq. Ft.
1,546
Sq. Ft.
$582
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This Kensington fixer-upper has loads of potential! Sweeping views of San Francisco, the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge from its generously-sized living room, dining area and kitchen. The spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is situated on a 8,250 sqft lot featuring mature landscaping and there is potential to expand its living space even more due to its sizable basement/workshop area that includes a large bonus room and the second bathroom. The bonus space, accessible via staircase from the kitchen,...This Kensington fixer-upper has loads of potential! Sweeping views of San Francisco, the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge from its generously-sized living room, dining area and kitchen. The spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is situated on a 8,250 sqft lot featuring mature landscaping and there is potential to expand its living space even more due to its sizable basement/workshop area that includes a large bonus room and the second bathroom. The bonus space, accessible via staircase from the kitchen, receives an abundance of natural lighting and overlooks the patio and a large, usable backyard that is perfect for entertaining and more! Located in lower Kensington near the Kensington shops on Arlington, Kensington’s coveted Elementary School, Tilden Park, BART, El Cerrito Plaza, bus lines, and parks. The property is located in the Blakemont Slide.
  1. Listed by Susan Romero • DRE #01924634 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 30 Franciscan Way

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BLAKEMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Ranch, Fixer Upper
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Bridges, City
LISTING UPDATED: 02/13/2025 09:07 PM

Property Details for 30 Franciscan Way

StatusPending
MLS #41083992
Days on Compass15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,250 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Building Information for 30 Franciscan Way

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,250 SF

Property Information for 30 Franciscan Way

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Laminate, Linoleum, Carpet, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Basement - Partial, Storage, Workshop, Laundry Room, Basement - Full, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Bonus/Plus Room, Storage, Workshop
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Solar Power
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Leased
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Slab, Other
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Basement
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Backyard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8250
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8250.0
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1546
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Back Yard Fence, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Acres: 0.19
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Sunset to Franciscan Way
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 572-232-008-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 30 Franciscan Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 30 Franciscan Way

Taxable ValueLand$266,119Additions$62,530Total$328,649
Tax Record2024$5,897 ($491 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,546 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,546 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN572-232-008-1

Schools near 30 Franciscan Way

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

John Henry High
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Susan Romero, DRE #01924634

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