Welcome to 225 Arlington Avenue, located in the heart of beautiful Kensington. Offered for the first time since the 1950s, this cherished residence is filled with natural sunlight and captures inspiring views of the San Francisco Bay. It presents a rare opportunity to personalize timeless architecture and make it your own. Sun-filled rooms highlight original character and generous living spaces, offering endless possibilities to customize, reconfigure, or reimagine. Beautiful period details include hardwood floors, extensive built-ins, and a handsome fireplace. The spacious eat-in kitchen features a charming breakfast nook and a large walk-in pantry, while the formal dining room opens to a balcony with beautiful Bay views. The home was thoughtfully remodeled, updated, and expanded in 1982 by noted architect Bennett Christopherson, with a seismic retrofit completed by Monte Stott in 2008. A spacious garage provides interior access to a large basement, along with ample additional storage & space for future projects . Outdoors, a pretty rear garden—always with something in bloom—offers a peaceful natural setting, perfect for family gatherings, relaxing summer days, and outdoor enjoyment. ?Ideally located just blocks from Village shops, Kensington Hilltop Sch, and neighbors Berkeley.
MLS #
EB41122331
MLS Source
Bridge MLS
Days on Site
3
Kitchen
Breakfast Nook, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Appliances
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Fireplace
Living Room
Flooring
Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl
Laundry
In Basement
Cooling
None
Heating
Gravity
Roof
Composition, Tile
Pool
None, Pool - No
Style
Traditional
Garage/Parking
Access - Interior, Attached Garage, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District
West Contra Costa Unified
High School District
West Contra Costa Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
225 Arlington Ave. is a Single Family Residence in Kensington, CA 94707. This 2,403 square foot property sits on a 5,650 Sq Ft Lot and features 4 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,200,000 and was built in 1938. This address can also be written as 225 Arlington Ave., Kensington, CA 94707.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Ruth Frassetto, (510) 697-8606