Residential > House
Sold
10/03/2008
Sold Price
$804,500$477/ft²
278 Lake Dr
Kensington, CA 94708
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,686ft²Living Area
- 5,500ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1939Year Built
- -DOM
- 6Permits
278 Lake Dr, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,686 ft² house built in 1939 on a 0.126 acre lot with 6 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2008 for $804,500. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,679,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 278 Lake Dr based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,679,000
$995/ft²
+$875K above Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$804,500
$477/ft²
15 years ago
278 Lake Dr is valued at $1,679,000 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
278 Lake Dr was last sold in 2008 for $804,500.
Permits
278 Lake Dr has 6 permit records of total value of $100,938.
Permit History
6
Permits
$100,938
Total Permit Value
November 23, 2022
Description: 270 sf addition (single story) & 165 sf remodel of existing 1, 686 sf single-family residence at the grade level at the back of property. Remodel deck areaJob Value: $50,469Status: issuedType: Building/residential/ad/single family additionFees: $2,807Effective Date: 2022-11-23Permit Number: BIAD22-013391
September 28, 2022
Description: The project proposes 270 sf addition (single story) & 165 sf remodel of existing 1, 686 sf single-family residence at the grade level at the back of property. The proposed addition & remodeled area create a new primary suite and includes: · single story shed roof addition wood framed slab on grade · new primary suite: bedroom bathroom & closet. New windows + doors with transoms & new skylight · retrofit of an existing low-to-grade 3-level deck. Retrofit includes elimination of mid-level area & reconfiguration of existing deck stairs. No new deck area proposedJob Value: $50,469Status: completeType: Permit submittalEffective Date: 2022-09-28Permit Number: BISUB22-03444
October 28, 2021
Description: Install wiring for 40amps car charger fed from garage sub-panelStatus: finalType: Building - residential electricalBusiness Name: Quaweay ElectricFees: $157Effective Date: 2021-10-28Permit Number: BIE21-012981
October 6, 2009
Description: Roof top photovoltiac system (flush mounted)Status: finalType: Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residentialBusiness Name: Solarcity CorporationFees: $195Effective Date: 2009-10-06Permit Number: BI425416
September 3, 2009
Description: Strip roofing install new 1/2 plywood felt and composition shingles approx. 1600sq ftStatus: finalType: Building - residential re-roofBusiness Name: Acker & Guerrero Roof Company INCFees: $80Effective Date: 2009-09-03Permit Number: BI424463
November 12, 2008
Description: Foundation repair per plansStatus: finalType: Building/residential/fd/foundation repairFees: $123Effective Date: 2008-11-12Permit Number: BI416719
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$14,441.82From latest Total Assessed Value1.45%Total Assessed Value$995,765=Land+
Assessed Value$841,671Additions
Assessed Value$154,094
In 2023, taxes billed for 278 Lake Dr were $14,441.82, which is 1.45% from latest Total Assessed Value of $995,765.
Property History
278 Lake Dr has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 278 Lake Dr
Hazard Risks
Earthquake583Nat'l Avg100Carb Mono95Particulates93Air Pollution89Ozone88Lead41Tornado12Weather8Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 278 Lake Dr.
Walkability Index
13 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
278 Lake Dr has a walkability score of 13 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
41°F
High
56°F
Summer
Average
Low
53°F
High
76°F
In the winter at 278 Lake Dr, temperatures range from 41.36°F to 55.82°F with an average of 48.59°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 53.28°F to 76.17°F with and average of 64.73°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 278 Lake Dr
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
2.08 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.60 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
1.26 mi
B-
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 278 Lake Dr have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Kensington, Kensington, CA 94708.
Seasonal Housing units 94708
26%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94708
-5%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Kensington.
Crime Index for 94708
84
84
The crime index in 94708 is 84, which is 0.8 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 278 Lake Dr over selected time period.
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