OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2019 for $1.3M

$1,662,335

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,644/mo

•

1,364

sq ft

240 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

First time on market in 81 years. The down-to-the-studs renovation brings this 1930s cottage back to its original glory with modern updates. 2bed/2bath at the main level, lower level features a guest suite with separate entrance and patio. Rooftop deck offers a magnificent view of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow from the living room to rear garden and patios. Walking distance to Tilden Regional Park, top-rated Hilltop school, stores, banks, cafes, and bus stations. Updated garage with 220v wiring, EV ready.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by • Compass

•415-660-9955 (broker)

Listed by Brandon Chen •DRE #DRE #01883761 • Compass

•415-660-9955 (broker)

Bought with Sandra Patel-Hilferty •DRE #DRE #01494783 • Compass

•510-339-6460 (broker)

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•Source:San Francisco MLS #491836

Redfin Estimate

$1,662,335

$302K since sold in November 2019$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 24.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD DEC 9, 2025
$1,395,000
B
3 beds3 baths1,430 sq ft
411 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,625,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
49 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

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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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6 MoM

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Sale history for 240 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,734 (+2.3%)

$1,115,517 + $401,584

$1,517,101

2024

$20,261 (+1.9%)

$1,093,645 + $393,710

$1,487,355

2023

$19,885 (+1.3%)

$1,072,201 + $385,991

$1,458,192

2022

$19,628 (+0.2%)

$1,051,178 + $378,423

$1,429,601

2021

$19,582 (+4.5%)

$1,030,567 + $371,003

$1,401,570

2020

$18,737 (+748.1%)

$1,010,360 + $363,729

$1,374,089

2019

$2,209 (+0.5%)

$1,000,000 + $360,000

$1,360,000

2018

$2,198 (+1.1%)

$33,809 + $28,981

$62,790

2017

$2,174 (+1.4%)

$32,498 + $27,856

$60,354

2016

$2,144

$32,498 + $27,856

$60,354

2015

$2,144

$31,861 + $27,310

$59,171

2014

$2,142 (+2.1%)

$30,769 + $26,374

$57,143

2013

$2,098 (+4.7%)

$30,769 + $26,374

$57,143

2012

$2,005 (+4.1%)

$30,630 + $26,255

$56,885

2011

$1,925 (+2.9%)

$30,030 + $25,741

$55,771

2010

$1,870 (+18.1%)

$29,442 + $25,237

$54,679

2009

$1,583 (+0.7%)

$29,222 + $25,049

$54,271

2008

$1,573

$29,292 + $25,109

$54,401

Tax history for 240 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,734 (+2.3%)

$1,115,517 + $401,584

$1,517,101

2024

$20,261 (+1.9%)

$1,093,645 + $393,710

$1,487,355

2023

$19,885 (+1.3%)

$1,072,201 + $385,991

$1,458,192

2022

$19,628 (+0.2%)

$1,051,178 + $378,423

$1,429,601

2021

$19,582 (+4.5%)

$1,030,567 + $371,003

$1,401,570

2020

$18,737 (+748.1%)

$1,010,360 + $363,729

$1,374,089

2019

$2,209 (+0.5%)

$1,000,000 + $360,000

$1,360,000

2018

$2,198 (+1.1%)

$33,809 + $28,981

$62,790

2017

$2,174 (+1.4%)

$32,498 + $27,856

$60,354

2016

$2,144

$32,498 + $27,856

$60,354

2015

$2,144

$31,861 + $27,310

$59,171

2014

$2,142 (+2.1%)

$30,769 + $26,374

$57,143

2013

$2,098 (+4.7%)

$30,769 + $26,374

$57,143

2012

$2,005 (+4.1%)

$30,630 + $26,255

$56,885

2011

$1,925 (+2.9%)

$30,030 + $25,741

$55,771

2010

$1,870 (+18.1%)

$29,442 + $25,237

$54,679

2009

$1,583 (+0.7%)

$29,222 + $25,049

$54,271

2008

$1,573

$29,292 + $25,109

$54,401

*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

5,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

1,342

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701800079

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Oct 23, 2019 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Remodel three bathrooms and a kitchen. Demolish a hallway closet and the upper floor to the studs. Relocate the laundry to the garage, modify bedroom and bathroom layouts, and install a new subpanel, heater, and ducts. Remove a fireplace and chimney, relocate doors, and remove stairs to the lower level.

Bathroom

Electrical

Remodel

Oct 23, 2019 • Final

Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residential

Construct a deck and stairs on the second floor at the back of the house.

Addition

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

Garage Information
Has Garage

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
# of Parking Total: 1
Has Open Parking

Interior

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 3
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage, In-Law Floorplan
Laundry Features: In Garage
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric, Gas, Wall Furnace
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Exterior

Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Window Features: Caulked/Sealed

Building Information
Living Area: 1364
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Measured by Agent
Building Area Total: 1364
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Measured by Agent
Construction Materials: Ceiling Insulation, Floor Insulation, Wall Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 1938
Roof: Composition
Foundation Details: Concrete

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Shape Regular
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 5000.688
Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
Lot Size Area: 5000.688
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Road Surface Type: Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701800079

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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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Lifestyle

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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, 14 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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Kensington, CA • 94708

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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

$1.58M – $1.91M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,829
232 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1541 Sq. Ft.	$1,408,524

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2839 Sq. Ft.	$2,105,284
250 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,889

Address	Redfin Estimate
206 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1791 Sq. Ft.	$1,444,696
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