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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1488 Kensington Rd
General
- Sold For: $2,638,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: P1-23362
- Added to Site: 224 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Basement, Laundry, Kitchen, Sun, Living Room, Entry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Individual Room
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: See Remarks
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Automatic Driveway Gate, Driveway Level
Location
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: East of Virginia Road between Euston and Monterey Roads.
- Direction Faces: West
Community
- Community Features: Suburban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Gravity
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 2,375
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1942
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3081
- Lot Size Source: See Remarks
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Lot Description: Sprinklers Timer
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,110.74
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer
Listed by Compass, Bill Podley and Compass, Brett Furrey
Sold by Compass, Monica Hsu
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Schools
Schools serving 1488 Kensington Rd
School District:San Marino Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Valentine Elementary School 1650 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Huntington Middle School 1700 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
San Marino High School 2701 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1488 Kensington Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2025
Sold
$2,638,000
5.52%
MLS
7/22/2025
Listed
$2,500,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1488 Kensington Road, San Marino, CA 91108 (MLS# P1-23362) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,638,000 on September 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 1488 Kensington Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Marino? You can browse all San Marino real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

