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Off Market Oct 2023 for $1M

$1,639,523

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,801/mo

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2,006

sq ft

212 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Prime Kensington location on tree-lined street. Cherished by the same family for decades. Home features include: views of the Bay from the living room, kitchen, and backyard, bright home with an abundance of natural light, private sunny courtyard with brick porch entrance, off-street parking, interior access to large basement, basement with interior and exterior access to backyard, beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout, spacious living room with original wood-burning fireplace, ample storage and closet space, living and dining rooms feature an open floor plan that is great for entertaining, eat-in kitchen, dual-paned windows, backyard has brick patio and garden space, 1-car garage

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,840 sq ftLot Size

$817Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mark Lederer •DRE #01345197 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Derek Suring •DRE #01888397 • Dino Riggio & Associates

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41039228

Redfin Estimate

$1,639,523

$640K since sold in October 2023$36K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
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B
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$1,800,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,966 sq ft
141 Saint Albans Rd, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$2,450,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,994 sq ft
155 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

128.6%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$62K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 212 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,780 (+2.2%)

$811,512 + $228,888

$1,040,400

2024

$14,466 (−15.9%)

$795,600 + $224,400

$1,020,000

2023

$17,195 (+590.0%)

$780,000 + $220,000

$1,000,000

2022

$2,492 (+2.5%)

$1,020,000 + $188,700

$1,208,700

2021

$2,432 (+8.2%)

$35,538 + $40,582

$76,120

2020

$2,247 (+1.0%)

$34,842 + $39,787

$74,629

2019

$2,226 (+0.7%)

$34,485 + $39,380

$73,865

2018

$2,210 (+1.2%)

$33,809 + $38,608

$72,417

2017

$2,184 (+1.4%)

$32,498 + $37,109

$69,607

2016

$2,154 (+0.4%)

$32,498 + $37,109

$69,607

2015

$2,145 (−0.7%)

$31,861 + $36,382

$68,243

2014

$2,161 (+2.6%)

$30,769 + $35,135

$65,904

2013

$2,107 (+5.1%)

$30,769 + $35,135

$65,904

2012

$2,004 (−1.4%)

$30,630 + $34,977

$65,607

2011

$2,032 (+3.0%)

$30,030 + $34,292

$64,322

2010

$1,973 (+17.0%)

$29,442 + $33,620

$63,062

2009

$1,686 (+1.1%)

$29,222 + $33,369

$62,591

2008

$1,669

$29,292 + $33,449

$62,741

Tax history for 212 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,780 (+2.2%)

$811,512 + $228,888

$1,040,400

2024

$14,466 (−15.9%)

$795,600 + $224,400

$1,020,000

2023

$17,195 (+590.0%)

$780,000 + $220,000

$1,000,000

2022

$2,492 (+2.5%)

$1,020,000 + $188,700

$1,208,700

2021

$2,432 (+8.2%)

$35,538 + $40,582

$76,120

2020

$2,247 (+1.0%)

$34,842 + $39,787

$74,629

2019

$2,226 (+0.7%)

$34,485 + $39,380

$73,865

2018

$2,210 (+1.2%)

$33,809 + $38,608

$72,417

2017

$2,184 (+1.4%)

$32,498 + $37,109

$69,607

2016

$2,154 (+0.4%)

$32,498 + $37,109

$69,607

2015

$2,145 (−0.7%)

$31,861 + $36,382

$68,243

2014

$2,161 (+2.6%)

$30,769 + $35,135

$65,904

2013

$2,107 (+5.1%)

$30,769 + $35,135

$65,904

2012

$2,004 (−1.4%)

$30,630 + $34,977

$65,607

2011

$2,032 (+3.0%)

$30,030 + $34,292

$64,322

2010

$1,973 (+17.0%)

$29,442 + $33,620

$63,062

2009

$1,686 (+1.1%)

$29,222 + $33,369

$62,591

2008

$1,669

$29,292 + $33,449

$62,741

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,840

Year renovated

1939

Sq. Ft.

2,006

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701800038

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Dec 13, 2024.

Jan 6, 2025 • Active

Building - residential electrical

Relocate the electrical meter from the interior to the exterior of the home in coordination with the utility provider.

Electrical

Electric meter

Jun 2, 2011 • Final

Building - residential plumbing

Repipe hot and cold water lines using copper piping.

Plumbing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front, On Street

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Closet, Window

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook,Counter - Solid Surface,Eat In Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Basement: Full

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,006
Foundation Details: Concrete

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Front Porch, Porch
Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
Fencing: Partial Fence, Front Yard, Partial, Wood
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2006
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1939

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4840
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Irrigation Connected, All Public Utilities, Individual Gas Meter

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: No Air Conditioning

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,006
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,840 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701800038
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 13, 2024

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

5/10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Kensington, CA • 94708

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.56M – $1.89M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2839 Sq. Ft.	$2,105,284
221 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$1,569,817

Address	Redfin Estimate
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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