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Kensington Homes & Living
Kensington is a quiet, close-knit enclave on the mesa above Mission Valley, famous for its Spanish Revival homes and the vintage neon sign arching over Adams Avenue.
Neighborhood Guide
Living in Kensington
Kensington is a quiet, close-knit enclave on the mesa above Mission Valley, famous for its Spanish Revival homes and the vintage neon sign arching over Adams Avenue. Laid out in 1910 along a streetcar line, it still feels like a small town tucked into the middle of the city.
Neighbors gather at the cafes and restaurants along Adams Avenue and turn out for traditions like the Memorial Day parade and Fourth of July block party. It appeals to buyers looking for architecturally distinctive homes, curving canyon-edge streets and a strong sense of community, with quick freeway access via I-8 and I-15.
Homes in Kensington
Mostly single-family homes, with an especially strong collection of 1920s Spanish Revival houses alongside early Craftsman bungalows and mid-century homes, including work by Richard Requa and Cliff May.
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Kensington by the Numbers
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Source: Redfin, September 2026. Figures change monthly, may reflect a rolling multi-month period, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask Mash for a current, property-specific analysis.
Local Favorites
Things to Love About Kensington
- Kensington sign 1953 neon sign over Adams Avenue, a designated historic site
- Adams Avenue the neighborhood's main street of cafes, shops and restaurants
- Kensington-Normal Heights Library neighborhood branch library on Adams Avenue
- Spanish Revival streets homes influenced by architect Richard Requa
- Community traditions Memorial Day parade and Fourth of July block party
- Franklin Elementary STEAM magnet school within the neighborhood
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