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Off Market Dec 2020 for $1.3M

$2,105,284

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,081/mo

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2,839

sq ft

244 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Private courtyard lush with a vegetable garden and mature trees greets you as you enter this private oasis. The living and dining room combine and make for ample entertainment space. Enjoy sweeping bay views from the main floor and upstairs bedrooms. The newly updated chef’s kitchen complete with a commercial grade stove, stone counters, and subway tile backsplash make cooking a joy. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms can be configured to include a home office and a fully functioning in-law unit with its own laundry and kitchenette. The split heating and A/C system allow for personalized temperature throughout the house. The backyard garden and lawn allow for more gardening and play. On top of all these wondrous features this home is just minutes from Kensington Elementary, hiking trails, and the shopping areas of Kensington or Solano Avenue

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

4,500 sq ftLot Size

$742Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Saraya Motley •DRE #01265873 • Compass

Listed by Simon Motley •DRE #01798658 • Compass

Bought with Elisa P. Lumbre •DRE #01452280 • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate VBP

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40928188

Redfin Estimate

$2,105,284

$725K since sold in December 2020$208K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.96M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$2,565,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,753 sq ft
606 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$2,450,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,994 sq ft
155 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$1,900,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,232 sq ft
148 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$1,800,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,388 sq ft
201 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,620,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,748 sq ft
515 Vincente Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,400,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,261 sq ft
24 Arlington Ave, 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

129.7%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$779 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 244 Colgate Ave

Date

Event

Price

APPFOLIO #2

Jan 27, 2025

Rental Removed

$2,627

$1/sq ft

Apr 10, 2024

Listed for Rent

$2,627

$1/sq ft

APPFOLIO #1

Jan 20, 2024

Rental Removed

—

Oct 20, 2023

Listed for Rent

—

Jul 22, 2023

Rental Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40928188

Dec 22, 2020

Sold

$1,380,000

$486/sq ft

Nov 18, 2020

Pending

—

Nov 5, 2020

Listed

$1,200,000

$423/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40454783

May 6, 2010

Sold

$799,000

$281/sq ft

Mar 26, 2010

Pending

—

Mar 9, 2010

Listed

$725,000

$255/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,188 (+2.3%)

$1,159,284 + $364,345

$1,523,629

2024

$20,706 (+1.9%)

$1,136,553 + $357,201

$1,493,754

2023

$20,328 (+1.2%)

$1,114,268 + $350,198

$1,464,466

2022

$20,093 (+0.1%)

$1,092,420 + $343,332

$1,435,752

2021

$20,069 (+45.5%)

$1,071,000 + $336,600

$1,407,600

2020

$13,791 (+1.5%)

$1,050,000 + $330,000

$1,380,000

2019

$13,594 (+2.9%)

$859,133 + $83,914

$943,047

2018

$13,213 (+1.6%)

$842,288 + $82,269

$924,557

2017

$13,011 (+0.3%)

$809,582 + $79,075

$888,657

2016

$12,970 (−0.4%)

$809,582 + $79,075

$888,657

2015

$13,016 (+1.1%)

$793,708 + $77,525

$871,233

2014

$12,878 (+14.0%)

$766,472 + $74,866

$841,338

2013

$11,298 (+13.6%)

$766,472 + $74,866

$841,338

2012

$9,942 (−15.2%)

$665,042 + $64,958

$730,000

2011

$11,720 (+229.6%)

$609,469 + $59,531

$669,000

2010

$3,556 (+9.8%)

$733,381 + $71,635

$805,016

2009

$3,238 (+3.6%)

$62,081 + $106,709

$168,790

2008

$3,124

$62,229 + $106,963

$169,192

Tax history for 244 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,188 (+2.3%)

$1,159,284 + $364,345

$1,523,629

2024

$20,706 (+1.9%)

$1,136,553 + $357,201

$1,493,754

2023

$20,328 (+1.2%)

$1,114,268 + $350,198

$1,464,466

2022

$20,093 (+0.1%)

$1,092,420 + $343,332

$1,435,752

2021

$20,069 (+45.5%)

$1,071,000 + $336,600

$1,407,600

2020

$13,791 (+1.5%)

$1,050,000 + $330,000

$1,380,000

2019

$13,594 (+2.9%)

$859,133 + $83,914

$943,047

2018

$13,213 (+1.6%)

$842,288 + $82,269

$924,557

2017

$13,011 (+0.3%)

$809,582 + $79,075

$888,657

2016

$12,970 (−0.4%)

$809,582 + $79,075

$888,657

2015

$13,016 (+1.1%)

$793,708 + $77,525

$871,233

2014

$12,878 (+14.0%)

$766,472 + $74,866

$841,338

2013

$11,298 (+13.6%)

$766,472 + $74,866

$841,338

2012

$9,942 (−15.2%)

$665,042 + $64,958

$730,000

2011

$11,720 (+229.6%)

$609,469 + $59,531

$669,000

2010

$3,556 (+9.8%)

$733,381 + $71,635

$805,016

2009

$3,238 (+3.6%)

$62,081 + $106,709

$168,790

2008

$3,124

$62,229 + $106,963

$169,192

*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

4,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1960

Sq. Ft.

2,864

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701800087

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Mar 15, 2023 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

Replace a ductless mini split system in the side yard with a similar unit.

HVAC

Sep 24, 2013 • Final

Residential mechanical-electrical-plumbing combo

Replace the water heater with a tankless unit and the heating and air conditioning system with a mini-split system.

HVAC

Plumbing

Water heater

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

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Closet
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Closet

Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Siding - Other
Building Area Total: 2,839

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2839
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1947

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4500
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: MultiUnits
Cooling: Multi Units

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,864
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701800087

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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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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$2.00M – $2.42M

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Home values near 244 Colgate Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,829
221 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$1,569,817

Address	Redfin Estimate
232 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1541 Sq. Ft.	$1,408,524
233 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1054 Sq. Ft.	$1,180,375

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,889
237 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$1,211,541

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