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listing_id: ML82027364
status: Active
price: 999000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1578
sqft_lot: 8800
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1949
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "44 Anson Way"
city: Kensington
state: CA
zip: 94707
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.912205
lng: -122.287983
days_on_market: 158
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Mary Hawley"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 569-1616"
list_agent_license: 00831308
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-05-11
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94707 | 44 Anson Way

44 Anson Way, Kensington, CA 94707

MLS: ML82027364 | Status: Active | Price: $999,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,578 8,800 1949

Remarks

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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82027364
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 158

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Granite
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District West Contra Costa Unified
High School District West Contra Costa Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R-6

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Mary Hawley Matthew Hawley
Compass Compass
License #: 00831308 License #: 02197677
Phone: (650) 569-1616 Phone: (415) 295-5848

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 0.51 mi 10
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.55 mi 7
Harding Elementary School public K-6 0.74 mi 6
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 0.96 mi 6
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.04 mi 10
Albany High School public 9-12 1.12 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.12 mi N/A
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.14 mi 5
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.23 mi 10
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.43 mi 9
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.60 mi 9
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 1.68 mi 9
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.68 mi 8
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 1.91 mi 9
Stege Elementary School public K-6 1.98 mi 2
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 2.19 mi 9
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 2.30 mi 9
Kennedy High School public 9-12 2.31 mi 2
Cameron School public UG 2.35 mi N/A
Mira Vista Elementary School public K-8 2.40 mi 7

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1339 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $1,095,000 3 1/1 1,790 Active
2608 Monte Vista Ave $999,888 3 3 2,021 Active
73 Kingston Rd $1,195,000 4 2 2,463 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 11, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Mary Hawley, (650) 569-1616.