178 Ardmore Rd

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  Elevated above the street, 178 Ardmore offers scenic views of majestic trees and the distant Bay. Built in 1927, this home evokes the feeling of a bygone era with its charming 1920s features such as the classic O'Keefe & Merritt stove, original tile kitchen countertops, the original grey and blue shower tiles and hexagon floor tiles in the bathroom. The breakfast room, situated off the kitchen and with hardwood floors and dappled sun, provides a delightful setting to begin your morning. For al fresco dining, there is a sunny patio accessible directly from the formal dining room. With the built-in cabinetry in the dining room, and plantation shutters on the wall of windows in the living room, along with newly refinished original hardwood floors, the space is warmly inviting. There are 2 bedrooms with the bathroom located between them off the hallway. The forward-facing bedroom captures lovely vistas, whereas the rear bedroom overlooks the backyard. Lower level flex space: family room. office or 3rd bedroom.

Elevated above the street, 178 Ardmore offers scenic views of majestic trees and the distant Bay. Built in 1927, this home evokes the feeling of a bygone era with its charming 1920s features such as the classic O'Keefe & Merritt stove, original tile kitchen countertops, the original grey and blue shower tiles, and hexagon floor tiles in the bathroom. The breakfast room, situated just off the kitchen and with hardwood floors and dappled sun, provides a delightful setting to begin your morning. For al fresco dining, there is a sunny patio accessible directly from the formal dining room. With the built-in cabinetry in the dining room, and plantation shutters on the wall of windows in the living room, along with newly refinished original hardwood floors, the space is warmly inviting. There are 2 bedrooms with the bathroom located between them off the hallway. The forward-facing bedroom captures lovely vistas, whereas the rear bedroom overlooks the private backyard. In the hallway off the dining room, there is a staircase to the versatile lower level. This flex space could be ideal as a family room, home office or third bedroom. The lower level also provides convenient access to the laundry room, half bath, and door to the side yard. Located in Lower Kensington, you can enjoy the Sunday farmers’ market at the Colusa Circle, Kensington village shops and restaurants, and Kensington Library and park, all under a mile from your doorstep. Zoned for top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary school.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$895,000

List Price

$895,000

On Market Date

May 13, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Lower Kensington

Zip Code

94707

MLS ID

41134548

APN

5710800144

Year Built

1927

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

2

Bath

1.5 (1/1)

Parking

1

Detached, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

1,505

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

4,080.0

Lot Acres

0.09 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tile Counters, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front

Flooring

Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl

Foundation

Fire Place

Free Standing, Living Room, Metal, Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Mediterranean

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Shower Over Tub, Tile, Window

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front

Location

Sloped Up

Roof

Bitumen

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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