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Off Market Nov 2006 for $699K

$1,238,872

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,212/mo

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1,170

sq ft

245 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,059Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Robert Blumberg •DRE #493351 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Angel Lee •DRE #01340442 • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate RP

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40215880

Redfin Estimate

$1,238,872

$540K since sold in November 2006$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,210,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
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B
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,290,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,400,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,410,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft
37 Kenyon Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,275,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,076 sq ft
255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated August 2026

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Seller's market

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129.7%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

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$779 MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 245 Colgate Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40215880

Nov 16, 2006

Sold

$699,000

$597/sq ft

Oct 18, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Oct 10, 2006

Listed

$699,000

$597/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29008070

May 8, 1999

Sold

$362,000

$309/sq ft

Apr 14, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Apr 5, 1999

Listed

$335,000

$286/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 14, 1997

Sold

$297,000

$254/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27114724

Nov 14, 1997

Sold

$296,220

$253/sq ft

Sep 23, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Sep 3, 1997

Listed

$296,220

$253/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 9, 1989

Sold

$263,000

$225/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,675 (+2.3%)

$781,678 + $175,736

$957,414

2024

$13,368 (+1.9%)

$766,351 + $172,291

$938,642

2023

$13,122 (+1.5%)

$751,325 + $168,913

$920,238

2022

$12,933 (+0.4%)

$736,594 + $165,601

$902,195

2021

$12,881 (+4.5%)

$722,151 + $162,354

$884,505

2020

$12,330 (+1.6%)

$707,992 + $159,171

$867,163

2019

$12,139 (+3.0%)

$700,733 + $157,539

$858,272

2018

$11,787 (+1.6%)

$686,994 + $154,450

$841,444

2017

$11,602 (+5.4%)

$660,318 + $148,453

$808,771

2016

$11,008 (+12.9%)

$660,318 + $148,453

$808,771

2015

$9,748 (−0.9%)

$625,000 + $125,000

$750,000

2014

$9,832 (+16.1%)

$522,525 + $117,475

$640,000

2013

$8,465 (+5.6%)

$522,525 + $117,475

$640,000

2012

$8,015 (+2.7%)

$442,513 + $99,487

$542,000

2011

$7,806 (−13.8%)

$442,513 + $99,487

$542,000

2010

$9,056 (+16.6%)

$418,836 + $94,164

$513,000

2009

$7,768 (−14.1%)

$520,075 + $116,925

$637,000

2008

$9,041

$453,127 + $101,873

$555,000

Tax history for 245 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,675 (+2.3%)

$781,678 + $175,736

$957,414

2024

$13,368 (+1.9%)

$766,351 + $172,291

$938,642

2023

$13,122 (+1.5%)

$751,325 + $168,913

$920,238

2022

$12,933 (+0.4%)

$736,594 + $165,601

$902,195

2021

$12,881 (+4.5%)

$722,151 + $162,354

$884,505

2020

$12,330 (+1.6%)

$707,992 + $159,171

$867,163

2019

$12,139 (+3.0%)

$700,733 + $157,539

$858,272

2018

$11,787 (+1.6%)

$686,994 + $154,450

$841,444

2017

$11,602 (+5.4%)

$660,318 + $148,453

$808,771

2016

$11,008 (+12.9%)

$660,318 + $148,453

$808,771

2015

$9,748 (−0.9%)

$625,000 + $125,000

$750,000

2014

$9,832 (+16.1%)

$522,525 + $117,475

$640,000

2013

$8,465 (+5.6%)

$522,525 + $117,475

$640,000

2012

$8,015 (+2.7%)

$442,513 + $99,487

$542,000

2011

$7,806 (−13.8%)

$442,513 + $99,487

$542,000

2010

$9,056 (+16.6%)

$418,836 + $94,164

$513,000

2009

$7,768 (−14.1%)

$520,075 + $116,925

$637,000

2008

$9,041

$453,127 + $101,873

$555,000

*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

4,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1943

Sq. Ft.

1,170

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701920216

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Jun 22, 2018 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

Replace the furnace and accessible ductwork. Install a new air conditioning system. Asbestos is present.

Electrical

HVAC

Jun 1, 2018 • Final

Building - residential electrical

Upgrade the electrical panel to 200 amps. Install a 220v outlet in the garage and an air conditioning disconnect on the back of the house.

Electrical

HVAC

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, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Island,Microwave,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Building Area Total: 1,170

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Composition

Property Information
Living Area: 1170
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1939

Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Level, Regular

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Location

School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701920216

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 • 2.0mi

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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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

$1.18M – $1.43M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,829
250 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,889

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2839 Sq. Ft.	$2,105,284
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

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