#846557, Listing Office: Weichert Realtors
159 Kensington Oval New Rochelle, NY 10805
Property details
About 159 Kensington Oval
Prepare for a breathtaking experience as you visit this re-imagined Classic Contemporary waterfront jewel. This unique home has one of the most dramatic and uninterrupted views of Long Island Sound that Westchester has to offer, and with its own private beach. With 3737 square feet of sophisticated and elegant living space and no-expense-spared renovations, in 2021 and 2024, this property is exceptional inside and out. When you enter the front Foyer, you are met with stunning water views and a contemporary open floor plan. A state-of-the-art glass wall separates the Kitchen and dining area from the foyer allowing you to see straight through to the sea. To your left is the Great Room. Its vaulted ceiling enhances the wonderful sense of volume and space and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and doors facing the sea brings the beauty and excitement of outside, inside. Great blue herons and snowy egrets fishing in the morning, the rhythm of changing tides, sunsets…there is always something to see. The Great Room is enhanced by a gas fireplace flanked built-in white oak shelving and easy access to the deck that runs the full length of the house for lounging or dining. There are motorized light/heat filtering shades throughout the first floor as well as 7” new white oak flooring. As we move through to the Kitchen and Dining Area, we find exquisite pendant lights over the dining table and the Kitchen’s nine-foot center island. There is radiant heat under the White Oak flooring. Long stretches of Carrera/Calacutta marble counters and the leathered granite island echo the integrity and simplicity that characterize this home and leave room for the main event, which is the spectacular view, through vaulted windows of Long Island Sound. On this main floor, we also find a stunning Primary Bedroom Suite, flooded with light and again, with water views. The two walk-in custom designed Closets and a full-sized washer and dryer, a uniquely designed built-in desk and cabinetry, plus access to the seaside deck make this the perfect tranquil self-contained hideaway. The Primary Bath includes a marble and glass shower, double sink and radiant heated floor. And the surprise is a short stairway to a carpeted and heated Bonus Room/Yoga Retreat and Storage Space, fitted with custom cabinetry. Completing the 1st floor is a Powder Room, an Office/Bedroom with custom built in desk, shelving and storage, plus two large Hall Closets. A newly designed glass and steel center staircase with beautiful multi-pendant light fixture, takes us to the lower level. Here you will a second large elegant Primary Bedroom Suite with gas fireplace and Ensuite Bath, plus two additional bedrooms with Full Baths, Hall bath and the main laundry area. This 2nd Primary Bedroom was recently created from a large Family Room that faces the water and has access to the patio and rear yard. It can easily be enjoyed as a Family room or continue as the home’s 5th bedroom. The HVAC system, boiler, whole-house generator, outdoor shower and cedar shake roof are all new within the last 2 to 3 years, promising a home that will be easily maintained for years to come. And the property is not in a flood zone. Set in the heart of the Isle of San Souci, 159 Kensington Oval offers not just a home, but a community. Enjoy your Summers on your private beach or join friends and neighbors at the San Souci Pool and Tennis Club where you can play a variety of racquet sports, swim laps, or relax by the pool. You are only 30 minutes from Manhattan, but truly a world away.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Oven, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Primary Bathroom, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Recessed Lighting
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Private Pool: No
- Waterfront: Beach, Sound, Waterfront, Seawall
- View: Panoramic, Water
- Exterior: Back Fence, Porch/Covered, Deck, Patio
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Other, Radiant, Radiant Floor
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,975,000
- Price/SqFt: $796
- Annual Tax Amount: $50,538
- Tax Year: 2019
- Directions: Davenport Ave, turn left on Winsor Oval, turn left on Kensington Oval
- Year Built: 1963
- Living Area: 3,737 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.33 Acres
- MLS Number: 845655
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
- Office Phone: (914) 834-0270
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 06, 2024 | Home Sold | $2,500,000 |
Nov 12, 2020 | Home Sold | $2,100,000 |
Sep 10, 2007 | Home Sold | $2,100,000 |
Sep 30, 2004 | Home Sold | $1,450,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $41,800 | $- |
2022 | $41,800 | $- |
2021 | $40,300 | $- |
2020 | $40,300 | $- |
2019 | $40,300 | $50,538 |
2018 | $40,300 | $41,685 |
2017 | $42,350 | $61,926 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Trinity Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•180 Pelham Rd
6
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•131 Weyman Ave
5
Columbus Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
1.8 mi
•275 Washington 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 $59,444. The most common annual income of people living in New Rochelle, NY is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 159 Kensington Oval
The listing price of 159 Kensington Oval property is $2,975,000.
The property 159 Kensington Oval is a house located in New Rochelle, New York, 10805.
Active Listing: 159 Kensington Oval is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 159 Kensington Oval are: Trinity Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Columbus Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Issac E. Young Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pelham Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hommocks School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Pelham Memorial High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), New Rochelle High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mamaroneck High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2019 is $50,538 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 6, 2024 for $2,500,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 159 Kensington Oval has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 159 Kensington Oval is 3,737 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 159 Kensington Oval is 1963.
This home is located at 159 Kensington Oval in New Rochelle, NY and zip code 10805. This 3,737 square foot home, which was built in 1963, sits on a 0.33 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,975,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in New Rochelle, NY there were more than 20 sold above asking price, over 15 sold below and more than 3 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in New Rochelle, NY increased by 11.6% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 46 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $810,000.