245 Colgate Ave is a 1,170 square foot house on a 4,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 16, 2006 for $699,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,265,455.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,082Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,265,455
$566K since sold in November 2006$20K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Oct 18, 2006
Listing Removed
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Public Records
May 7, 1999
Sold
$362,000
$309/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29008070
Apr 14, 1999
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 14, 1997
Sold
$297,000
$254/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27114724
Sep 23, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jun 9, 1989
Sold
$263,000
$225/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,856 (+1.3%)
$781,678 + $175,736
$957,414
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*
2026
$13,856 (+1.3%)
$781,678 + $175,736
$957,414
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.
Permits
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,170
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,170
Building Sq. Ft: 1,170
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN 35 Q
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 288
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 35
Legal Block Number: Q
Acres: 0.0918
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
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 Oct 30, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.20M – $1.46M
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