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#GD25160902, Marlin Dginguerian, Listing office: JohnHart Real Estate
$2,500,000 List price
1488 Kensington Rd San Marino, CA 91108
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,375 sqft
0.3 acres
$1,053 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1488 Kensington Rd
This one-level traditional home in the heart of the city is sited on an expansive lot with tree top views from the rear gardens. Adjacent to the south grounds of The Huntington Library, the home offers spacious rooms, including living and dining rooms with exposed hardwood floors. There is a Sun Room overlooking a flagstone patio and the property offers an electric gate and a three car garage. Additional features include a powder room off the entry hall, a corner fireplace in one of the bedrooms, and a delightful east-facing breakfast nook. This is a home waiting for a buyer's personal touches in a most popular neighborhood within close distance to Lacy Park and Valentine School.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingGravity
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,375 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.3081 Acres
Year built1942
ParkingDriveway Level, Electric Gate
MLS #P1-23362
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Interior: Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway Level, Electric Gate
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Gravity
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,500,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,052
- Annual Tax Amount: $23,671
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Sprinklers
- Directions: East of Virginia Road between Euston and Monterey Roads.
- Year Built: 1942
- Living Area: 2,375 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3081 Acres
- MLS Number: P1-23362
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: COMPASS
- Office Phone: (626) 205-4040
- Office Email: edward.afsharian@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Bill Podley
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,898,258 | $23,671 |
| 2023 | $1,861,038 | $23,171 |
| 2022 | $1,824,548 | $22,459 |
| 2021 | $1,788,774 | $22,056 |
| 2020 | $1,770,433 | $21,382 |
| 2019 | $1,735,719 | $20,883 |
| 2018 | $1,701,686 | $20,475 |
| 2017 | $1,668,321 | $20,475 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
William L. Valentine Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•1650 Hntngtn Dr
5
Coolidge Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•421 N Mission Dr
6
Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•300 N San Marino Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $111,667. Most San Marino, CA residents have annual incomes $200k+. Typical family type is married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
19%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
30%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
21%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
39%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
13%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1488 Kensington Rd
The listing price of 1488 Kensington Rd property is $2,500,000.
The property 1488 Kensington Rd is a house located in San Marino, California, 91108.
Active Listing: 1488 Kensington Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1488 Kensington Rd are: William L. Valentine Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Coolidge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Henry E. Huntington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Granada Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Garfield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), San Marino High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Options for Youth San Gabriel (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rose City High (Continuation) (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $23,671 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1488 Kensington Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1488 Kensington Rd is 2,375 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1488 Kensington Rd is 1942.
This home is located at 1488 Kensington Rd in San Marino, CA and zip code 91108 in the The San Gabriel Valley neighborhood. This 2,375 square foot home, which was built in 1942, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,500,000.
In June 2025 more than 6 listings in San Marino, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 4 were sold below. The number of listings in San Marino, CA increased by 21.4% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $3,000,000 and the average listing age was 27 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.