Is Kensington, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say it's dog friendly

Is there wildlife in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Kensington, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Kensington, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Kensington, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Kensington, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there are community events

Is Kensington, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say kids play outside

Is Kensington, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 36 Highgate Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 36 Highgate Rd in Kensington, CA is $2,489,400 .

What is the price history for 36 Highgate Rd?

36 Highgate Rd in Kensington, CA last sold for $2,551,000 in May 2026.

Is Kensington a buyer's or seller's market?

Kensington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Kensington?

Residents describe Kensington, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Kensington, CA .

Does 36 Highgate Rd have laundry facilities?

Yes, 36 Highgate Rd in Kensington, CA has laundry facilities.

Does 36 Highgate Rd have a yard?

Yes, 36 Highgate Rd in Kensington, CA has a yard.

SOLD

MAY 26, 2026

$2,489,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,157 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

36 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Est. Refi. Payment $16,124/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 26, 2026 for $2,551,000 (28% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.49M

Since last month

$37K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$1M (+67.7%)

Since last sale

$58K (-2.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +86% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$2.49M
August 2026	$2.53M
July 2026	$2.53M
June 2026	$2.54M
April 2026	$1.73M
March 2026	$1.82M
February 2026	$1.67M
January 2026	$1.56M
2025
December 2025	$1.54M
November 2025	$1.53M
October 2025	$1.53M
September 2025	$1.49M
August 2025	$1.47M
July 2025	$1.58M
June 2025	$1.58M
May 2025	$1.62M
April 2025	$1.56M
March 2025	$1.59M
February 2025	$1.54M
January 2025	$1.46M
2024
December 2024	$1.5M
November 2024	$1.54M
October 2024	$1.71M
September 2024	$1.67M
August 2024	$1.7M
July 2024	$1.81M
June 2024	$1.88M
May 2024	$1.91M
April 2024	$1.95M
March 2024	$1.87M
February 2024	$1.84M
January 2024	$1.69M
2023
December 2023	$1.7M
November 2023	$1.83M
October 2023	$1.77M
September 2023	$1.77M
August 2023	$1.78M
July 2023	$1.83M
June 2023	$1.84M
May 2023	$1.85M
April 2023	$1.82M
March 2023	$1.77M
February 2023	$1.71M
January 2023	$1.69M
2022
December 2022	$1.73M
November 2022	$1.82M
October 2022	$1.85M
September 2022	$1.83M
August 2022	$1.84M
July 2022	$1.96M
June 2022	$2.07M
May 2022	$2.16M
April 2022	$2.16M
March 2022	$1.99M
February 2022	$1.71M
January 2022	$1.7M
2021
December 2021	$1.72M
November 2021	$1.76M
October 2021	$1.77M
September 2021	$1.77M
August 2021	$1.78M
July 2021	$1.89M
June 2021	$1.96M
May 2021	$2.12M
April 2021	$2.11M
March 2021	$2.03M
February 2021	$1.99M
January 2021	$1.96M
2020
December 2020	$1.92M
November 2020	$1.87M
October 2020	$1.84M
September 2020	$1.81M
August 2020	$1.84M
July 2020	$1.84M
June 2020	$1.84M
May 2020	$1.86M
April 2020	$1.86M
March 2020	$1.82M
February 2020	$1.8M
January 2020	$1.74M
2019
December 2019	$1.7M
November 2019	$1.67M
October 2019	$1.63M
September 2019	$1.61M
August 2019	$1.63M
July 2019	$1.57M
June 2019	$1.61M
May 2019	$1.59M
April 2019	$1.53M
March 2019	$1.53M
February 2019	$1.52M
January 2019	$1.53M
2018
December 2018	$1.56M
November 2018	$1.57M
October 2018	$1.58M
September 2018	$1.58M
August 2018	$1.52M
July 2018	$1.49M
June 2018	$1.59M
May 2018	$1.62M
April 2018	$1.6M
March 2018	$1.69M
February 2018	$1.59M
January 2018	$1.5M
2017
December 2017	$1.47M
November 2017	$1.41M
October 2017	$1.49M
September 2017	$1.5M
August 2017	$1.51M
July 2017	$1.59M
June 2017	$1.57M
May 2017	$1.58M
April 2017	$1.51M
March 2017	$1.5M
February 2017	$1.44M
January 2017	$1.41M
2016
December 2016	$1.44M
November 2016	$1.42M
October 2016	$1.43M
September 2016	$1.34M

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
51 Franciscan Way, Kensington, CA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$1,750,000	03/13/26	4	3	2,333
44 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$2,575,000	06/24/26	6	3	4,714
158 Lawson Rd, Kensington, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$2,536,600	12/01/25	4	3	3,528
15 Jessen Ct, Kensington, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$1,950,000	09/04/26	3	3.5	2,167
7981 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$2,510,000	03/09/26	5	4.5	2,573
63 Eureka Ave, Kensington, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$1,640,000	10/29/25	3	3	2,128
58 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	03/04/26	4	2	1,842

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
38 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707	0.02	$1,995,000	5	3.5	3,843	For Sale
8 Norwood Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	0.07	$2,108,100	4	3	2,653	Off Market
44 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707	0.07	$2,575,000	6	3	4,714	Recently Sold
21 Norwood Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	0.07	$1,750,000	3	1.5	1,737	Recently Sold
24 Highgate Ct, Kensington, CA 94707	0.09	$2,705,900	4	4	3,204	Off Market
46 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707	0.09	$2,208,300	4	3	2,272	Off Market
51 Franciscan Way, Kensington, CA 94707	0.08	$1,750,000	4	3	2,333	Recently Sold
Highgate Ct, Kensington, CA 94707	0.12	-	-	-	9,984	Off Market
46 Franciscan Way, Kensington, CA 94707	0.09	$1,480,900	3	2	1,720	Off Market
18 Arlington Ct, Kensington, CA 94707	0.14	$1,795,000	4	3	2,606	For Sale
63 Eureka Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	0.11	$1,618,900	3	3	2,128	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1937

0.34 acre lot

3,157 sqft

$808/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Versatile bedroom suiteWooded gladesBroad patiosSunny planting areasCharming bedroomsCorner office

From its sleek lines and elegant geometry to its distinctive Art Deco materials and motifs, this large and gracious 1937 residence makes a unique architectural statement in its peaceful Kensington neighborhood. Past the covered entry flanked by rounded walls, tall columns, and geometric glass block walls, the wide front door leads through the foyer and living room to a wisteria-draped balcony overlooking a deep rear landscape and splendid bay, bridge, and city views. In the living room, sculptural curved walls cast warm light upward; the broad mirror above the fireplace reflects the sweeping views. The dining room window wall shares the balcony and western vista; the kitchen features a leafy, framed Golden Gate Bridge. A versatile bedroom suite, corner office, powder room, and large laundry room with deck and steps to a lower patio complete the main level. Ascend the circular staircase with its graceful railing and porthole window to the upper bedroom suite with a wraparound view roof deck, hall bathroom, and two more charming bedrooms. Off the foyer, the lower staircase winds down to the recreation room, project/art room, and an old-fashioned workshop. Outside, the deep, fenced, gently terraced spaces of this exceptional third-acre site invite your vision, offering broad patios, wooded glades, sunny planting areas, and a lighted shed for gardening, parties, and play. Loved by the same family for over half a century and recently renewed with deep respect for its period details, this extraordinary property beckons lovers of architecture to the pleasures and conveniences of Kensington Village and the hills.

36 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,157 sqft single-family home built in 1937. It last sold for $2,551,000 on May 26, 2026 (28% above the $1,995,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,489,400, with a rent estimate of $8,033/month.

Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago

Listed by Virginia Erck DRE #00695361, (510) 410-0373

Vanguard Properties

Bought with: Hayley Kerstein DRE #02006178, Elevation Real Estate

Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41133577

Home Details for 36 Highgate Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3157 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Dryer,Laundry Room,Washer,CabinetsRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Three or More StoriesAccessibility: NoneFloors: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
View Has a ViewView: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleFencing: FencedOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Back Yard, Garden/PlayNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener
Pool Pool: None
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1937
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Art Deco
Building Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 5721700051

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,995,000Price Per Sqft: $808/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue May 19 2026

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

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Location
Direction & Address City: Kensington
School Information High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Building
Building Area Building Area: 3157 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 41133577Water ViewWater View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge

Additional Information
Source Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 26, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41133577	Sold	$2,551,000
May 20, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41133577	Pending	$1,995,000
May 5, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41133577	Listed For Sale	$1,995,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,207,557

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Market trends in Kensington

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Around this home

Kensington Elementary School
K-6
Public
473 Students
West Contra Costa Unified School District
10/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school really needs younger and more socio-economically diverse representation. They seem really out of touch to the life of modern working parents and it operates like a quasi-private school. Communications come from so many different sources so that it becomes really hard to stay informed. I was very disappointed to find there is also a lot of screen time going on in the classroom (maybe a problem everywhere these days?) Many of the teachers are burned out and retiring. Drop off and pick up is a pain because you have to park at the bottom of a large hill and it's a bunch of tight one-way streets. With that said, the new afterschool program (LLS) is the best addition; the staff are energetic, engaged and make school fun.
Parent Review
4mo ago
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What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

97 % Say it's dog friendly
94 % Say there's wildlife
87 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say neighbors are friendly
81 % Say it's quiet
81 % Say car is needed
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
69 % Say there are sidewalks
56 % Say there are community events
56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
56 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
45 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jade T.
Resident
6y ago
"I drive to work in Berkeley. About an 18 minutes car ride. Traffic is medium in the mornings and afternoons. There are multiple ways to get to Berkeley front he neighborhood, so you can take a new route each morning. "
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Joe M.
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7y ago
"Its as close to living in the country while being moments from the city as one can get in the East Bay "
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Andy P.
Resident
7y ago
"Kid friendly town but the clock stopped in 1962. Great schools, cute town center. Close to Tilden and Wildcat"
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Brandez
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7y ago
"There's a bus stop not a block away from my house that takes me directly to Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck/Allston)"
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Adam C.
Resident
8y ago
"Many options from driving to cross bay express bus, bart, local buses. Only difficulty is the elevation in the hills. But makes a good jog after work. "
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Mubeen M. A. J. C.
Resident
8y ago
"nerve racking, yet do-able need more street lights for after dark. there are hardly any sidewalks and the streets are too narrow, preventing 2 cars to pass one another as driving down the streets. "
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Andy P.
Resident
8y ago
"1962 just called and it wants Kensington back. In many great ways, but also some sleepy ways. Super cute. Super convenient little hamlet. Brutal commute to San Francisco"
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Mahshifamily
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8y ago
"We lived in there area for four years and loved it. Our neighbors are very friendly to each other. We have community gatherings often. We watch out for one another and people are very happy to help when needed. "
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Pardis_pz
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8y ago
"Clean friendly and lovely. Love our neighborhood. Lots of green. Great schools. Close to Tilden park"
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Gickers4
15y ago
"Wonderful area. Wildlife next to Wildcat Cayon Park. Very Private Drive with few house. Own little piece of solitude in an Urban setting."
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Frequently asked questions about 36 Highgate Rd

What is 36 Highgate Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 36 Highgate Rd in Kensington, CA is $2,489,400.
What is the price history for 36 Highgate Rd?
36 Highgate Rd in Kensington, CA last sold for $2,551,000 in May 2026.
Is Kensington a buyer's or seller's market?
Kensington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Kensington?
Residents describe Kensington, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Kensington, CA.
Does 36 Highgate Rd have laundry facilities?
Yes, 36 Highgate Rd in Kensington, CA has laundry facilities.
Does 36 Highgate Rd have a yard?
Yes, 36 Highgate Rd in Kensington, CA has a yard.