• Front entrance of cottage with deck. - 1515 Valley Rd
  • Built-in table space, view into kitchen and deck from main room. - 1515 Valley Rd
    Bathroom with gorgeous round glass shower enclosure. - 1515 Valley Rd
  • Kitchen with gas range, hood and granite countertop. - 1515 Valley Rd
    Alternate view of bathroom showing dual-flush toilet. - 1515 Valley Rd

1515 Valley Rd

Kensington, CA 94707 – Kensington

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510-350-3375

  • Monthly Rent

    $2,250

  • Bedrooms

    Studio bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    250 sq ft

Details

12 Month Lease, $1,500 deposit, Available Jan 3, 2025
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
1515 Valley Rd
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About This Property

Rent this lovely, comfortable, private and quiet garden cottage in one of the most beautiful and safe neighborhoods of the Bay Area: lower Kensington near North Berkeley. The cottage is a studio with kitchen and bath attached. Main room is 12'x14'. WiFi, full kitchen with large fridge, gas stove, lighted hood. Beautiful bath with a cool glass shower cabinet, marble and granite accents and a heated tile floor. There is a nice built-in table for working and eating at. Loft bed (see pictures) can be used, or bring your own bed and we'll move the loft bed out. Wardrobe in pictures is also available.Private deck under trees, with table and chairs outside. Washer/dryer in shared garage - storage space available there too. Yard has a ping-pong set. Our fenced garden has a friendly tabby cat, squirrels, hummingbirds and other birds, and lots of trees. Rent is $2250/month, which includes utilities (electricity, water, garbage) and WiFi. Applicants’ credit will be checked - $35 fee. Deposit of $1500 required. Minimum lease one year. Cottage is located behind owner's home, but is screened by landscaping. You will rarely see owner! Your entrance is via a locked side gate. 8 minutes from UC Berkeley by car. Buses are a 1-minute walk and BART is an 11-minute walk. Parking nearby is plentiful and free. Kensington is right next to North Berkeley, and shares its beautiful trees and landscaping, interesting older homes, hidden paths and parks, and peace & quiet. Beautiful views of the SF Bay and Mount Tamalpais can be had from our street and nearby. Nearby excellent amenities: Kensington Circus Pub is within 2 blocks, Fat Apple's Restaurant is about 5 blocks away, Benchmark Pizzeria - 2 blocks away. Semifreddi's Coffee & Bakery -1 block away. Colusa Market, 2 blocks away. There’s also a Farmer’s Market at Colusa Circle (2 blocks away) every Sunday which has great food, produce & live music. This cottage may only be occupied by one adult. Pets are not permitted, because owner has a very nice but territorial cat. Sorry, but these rules are firm. Please do not contact me if you are seeking lodging with a pet, or with more than 1 person. Thanks!

1515 Valley Rd is a house located in Contra Costa County and the 94707 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Contra Costa Unified attendance zone.

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Renting vs. Buying

  • Housing Cost Per Month: $2,250
    • Rent for 30 Years
      Renting doesn't build equity Future Equity
      Renting isn't tax deductible Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $0 Net Return
    • Buy Over 30 Years
      $897K - $1.6M Future Equity
      $393K Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $87K - $788K Gain Net Return
$2,305 / month $380,000 Listing Price
2 Beds •1 Baths • 778 Sq Ft
$2,531 / month $388,000 Listing Price
4 Beds •3.5 Baths • 2,528 Sq Ft
$1,823 / month $275,000 Listing Price
2 Beds •1 Baths • 500 Sq Ft

Contact

(510) 350-3375

House Features

High Speed Internet Access

Granite Countertops

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Gated
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Yard
  • Garden

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Property Information

  • Built in 2016
Location
Property Address: 1515 Valley Rd, Kensington,
CA 94707
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Berkeley City College
Drive: 9 min 2.8 mi
UC Berkeley
Drive: 11 min 3.5 mi
Contra Costa College
Drive: 13 min 7.5 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 14 min 8.8 mi
1515 Valley Rd is within 9 minutes or 2.8 miles from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Kensington Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
421 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Sankofa United Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
270 Students
Nearby
5
Out of 10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
681 Students
Attendance Zone
5
Out of 10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,522 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
137 Students
Nearby
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
28 Students
Nearby
Tilden Preparatory School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
141 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Kensington include El Cerrito Plaza Station, located 0.8 miles from 1515 Valley Rd. 1515 Valley Rd is near Metro Oakland International, located 19.2 miles or 29 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 26.8 miles or 41 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
El Cerrito Plaza Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
North Berkeley Station
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Downtown Berkeley Station
Drive: 9 min 2.8 mi
El Cerrito Del Norte Station
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Ashby Station
Drive: 12 min 3.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Berkeley
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 12 min 6.6 mi
Oakland
Drive: 17 min 10.8 mi
San Francisco 4Th & King
Drive: 23 min 14.4 mi
Martinez
Drive: 31 min 22.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 29 min 19.2 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 41 min 26.8 mi
Very Walkable
78
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
47
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1515 Valley Rd.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
El Cerrito Plaza
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Peppermint tree plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Pacific East Mall
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
1515 Valley Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Contra Costa Rock Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Indian Rock Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Mortar Rock Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Eddy Arboretum
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Blake Garden
 Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
1515 Valley Rd has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Contra Costa Rock Park, Indian Rock Park, and Blake Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
Drive: 14 min 4.4 mi
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Drive: 14 min 5.3 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 14 min 8.8 mi
1515 Valley Rd has 3 hospitals within 8.8 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 4.4 miles away and a 14 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Military Reservation
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Armory West Contra Costa
Drive: 13 min 6.4 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 20 min 9.9 mi
1515 Valley Rd has 3 military bases within 9.9 miles, the nearest is Military Reservation which is 2.7 miles away and a 7 minutes .
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
  • Gated
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Yard
  • Garden
  • Walking/Biking Trails

1515 Valley Rd Photos

  • Front entrance of cottage with deck.

  • Built-in table space, view into kitchen and deck from main room.

  • Bathroom with gorgeous round glass shower enclosure.

  • Kitchen with gas range, hood and granite countertop.

  • Alternate view of bathroom showing dual-flush toilet.

  • View into bath and kitchen from main room.

  • Side wall of main room showing optional wardrobe.

  • Private deck.

  • Optional loft bed - cat is not included! Better photo coming soon!

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