Kensington Property Management

Property Management in Kensington, California

The community currently has a population of just over 5,000 and is considered an affluent community. There are only 2,305 housing units according to the most recent Census, and the median home value is $953,800. This is about on par with Berkeley, with this whole area seeing a major boom in real estate values with the tech industry growth in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Area home values jumped 21% in 2015 and are expected to increase by about 3.7% more over the course of 2016.

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Kensington, California Details

Kensington is a small community that is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It sits in the Berkeley Hills, in an unincorporated area not far from the University of California. Though unincorporated, the community is part of Contra Costa County and has local jurisdiction over its public services. The Berkeley post office provides the community’s mail service and AC Transit, which serves both Oakland and Berkeley, operates bus lines in the area.

Kensington is almost entirely residential, and does not have significant internal sources of employment. The vast majority of residents who work commute to Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco or Silicon Valley. The University of California in Berkeley is probably the biggest local employer. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center are also major employers that are very close by. San Francisco employment is mostly in software (or mobile apps) and finance, and Silicon Valley employment leans toward tech manufacturing and hardware development.

It’s a great area from which to get about both the Bay Area and California as a whole. The area is well served by public transportation, with the BART rail line providing convenient access to San Francisco and points south. There are also many bus connections to the surrounding cities, and one can take Caltrain from San Francisco down along the Peninsula to San Jose. Amtrak also has stations in both Oakland and Emeryville that offer convenient daily commuting to Sacramento.

This area also offers a warmer and more stable climate than other parts of the region. While weather tends to be mild all year throughout the Bay Area, June to August can be notoriously chilly and foggy in neighboring San Francisco. The weather across the Bay is usually significantly warmer during the summer months.

Kensington came into the hands of the United States mostly by way of private land purchases from Mexican families. It was largely agricultural land for many decades, and the community resisted repeated attempts at annexation or incorporation by neighboring El Cerrito. The community currently has a population of just over 5,000 and is considered an affluent community. There are only 2,305 housing units according to the most recent Census, and the median home value is $953,800. This is about on par with Berkeley, with this whole area seeing a major boom in real estate values with the tech industry growth in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Area home values jumped 21% in 2015 and are expected to increase by about 3.7% more over the course of 2016.

Our property management team specializes in residential areas throughout Kensington, CA. We offer multiple services to take your rental property and convert it into reliable income. We have a thorough screening process that helps to identify the right tenants for your property. Our team works hard to keep both parties happy through effective communication, bullet proof lease agreements, and timely monthly rent collection. We offer maintenance services to enhance the property and ensure that it will retain or increase in value. We oversee everything, allowing you to sit back and relax and know that your property and your tenants are in good hands.

Contact us today if you are ready to receive a comprehensive analysis of your rental property and to inquire about our Kensington area property management services.

Greg is a genuine person who believes in total transparency. He was extremely helpful when we wanted to switch management companies. He took his time with us so we would thoroughly understand the process. I can't praise his knowledge and customer service enough. He's the best.
Nancy M., Satisfied Client
Greg is a KING - on so many levels, aside from finding us the house of our dreams, he has also had everything fixed when required, popped in to make sure everything was OK when we were away and the storms hit town. Honest, straight talking, super friendly and genuine. You will not regret it!
Martin R., Satisfied Client

Greg Collins was extremely responsive and professional during this difficult and uncertain time. I was able to view the property (which was perfect for my needs) and complete the process to rent in just a few days. When I was unexpectedly laid off shortly before the term was to begin, Greg acted with such compassion and professionalism and my hold deposit was refunded promptly so that I could focus on other more urgent life events.
Meghan F., Satisfied Client
Under the supervision of Greg, my mother in law has seen her aged/tired property rejuvenated with a complete renovation and back on rent within the expected timeframe and budget. We knew from our initial phone conversation with Greg that he is knowledgeable about the property market and offers a truly unique, thoughtful, and good value turnkey (nose to tail, end to end) service.
Arun S., Satisfied Tenant

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For more than 10 years, Keyrenter has been providing property management services to thousands of homeowners across the United States. We are always committed to providing services that are comprehensive, professional and affordable for both tenants and owners nationwide. Our goal is to help homeowners manage and maintain trouble-free properties to maximize the value of their investment. Our excellent reputation, expertise and vast knowledge of property and real estate management set us among the best real estate management firms in the United States.
We Pay Attention to the Details
We don’t stop from caring about your small stuff. We mind little things and pay attention to every element of your property. This has given us a competitive advantage when it comes to offering reliable property management solutions. We create checklists for what we do, and this has helped us deliver high-quality property and real estate management services. Our cutting edge technological resources have helped us make quality non-negotiable. We will help manage and maintain your property to maximize the value of your investment.
Our Transparent Approach is Unparalleled
We know that for a company to stay successful, it must put the interest of its clients at heart. Keyrenter East Bay understands every customer’s needs and, therefore, custom services to meet these needs. We believe in partnerships, and that team solution is the best solution. We, therefore, treat our customers as business partners. We are professional property management company that acts with integrity and treats all clients with courtesy and respect. You have heard of companies that charge exorbitant or hidden fees. We are not part of these dishonest companies. Ours is committed to honesty all the time.