Fabulous Carmel Cottage! 2 BR, 1 BA plus full basement level in entry gated for privacy. Gracious living room opens up to back garden, sun deck, office bonus space .
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,099Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Candice Economides•DRE #01205869• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Listed by David Hill•DRE #01387025• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Helen Walker•DRE #01333467• THORNWALL PROPERTIES INC.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40507252
Jul 8, 2011
Sold
$550,000
$490/sq ft
Jun 10, 2011
Pending
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Jun 3, 2011
Price Changed
$555,000
$495/sq ft
Apr 26, 2011
Price Changed
$575,000
$512/sq ft
Mar 31, 2011
Price Changed
$589,000
$525/sq ft
Mar 23, 2011
Relisted
—
Mar 11, 2011
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2011
Relisted
—
Feb 17, 2011
Pending
—
Feb 2, 2011
Listed
$599,000
$534/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23036351
Nov 14, 2003
Sold
$602,000
$537/sq ft
Oct 16, 2003
Listed
$529,000
$471/sq ft
A TASTE OF PROVENCE IN UPPER KENSINGTON! CHARMING MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE BUNGLALOW WITH A BIT OF FRENCH COUNTRY. GRAND LIVING ROON WITH PARTIAL BAY VIEW, WITH FRENCH DOORS OPENING ONTO SUNNY DECK. PLUS ROOM FOR OFFICE
Public Records
Jun 21, 1984
Sold
$153,000
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,249 (−48.9%)
$480,433 + $224,199
$704,632
2024
$10,265 (+1.9%)
$471,013 + $219,803
$690,816
2023
$10,078 (+1.6%)
$461,778 + $215,494
$677,272
2022
$9,921 (+0.6%)
$452,724 + $211,269
$663,993
2021
$9,866 (+3.7%)
$443,848 + $207,127
$650,975
2020
$9,512 (+2.2%)
$435,146 + $203,066
$638,212
2019
$9,305 (+2.8%)
$430,685 + $200,984
$631,669
2018
$9,051 (+1.6%)
$422,241 + $197,044
$619,285
2017
$8,911 (+0.4%)
$405,846 + $189,394
$595,240
2016
$8,873 (−0.3%)
$405,846 + $189,394
$595,240
2015
$8,898 (+0.8%)
$397,889 + $185,681
$583,570
2014
$8,826 (+3.4%)
$384,236 + $179,310
$563,546
2013
$8,537 (+5.6%)
$384,236 + $179,310
$563,546
2012
$8,082 (+3.1%)
$372,955 + $174,045
$547,000
2011
$7,837 (−10.5%)
$372,955 + $174,045
$547,000
2010
$8,757 (+17.2%)
$368,284 + $146,716
$515,000
2009
$7,469 (−13.2%)
$437,651 + $174,349
$612,000
2008
$8,600
$379,011 + $150,989
$530,000
Tax history for 250 Colgate Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,249 (−48.9%)
$480,433 + $224,199
$704,632
2024
$10,265 (+1.9%)
$471,013 + $219,803
$690,816
2023
$10,078 (+1.6%)
$461,778 + $215,494
$677,272
2022
$9,921 (+0.6%)
$452,724 + $211,269
$663,993
2021
$9,866 (+3.7%)
$443,848 + $207,127
$650,975
2020
$9,512 (+2.2%)
$435,146 + $203,066
$638,212
2019
$9,305 (+2.8%)
$430,685 + $200,984
$631,669
2018
$9,051 (+1.6%)
$422,241 + $197,044
$619,285
2017
$8,911 (+0.4%)
$405,846 + $189,394
$595,240
2016
$8,873 (−0.3%)
$405,846 + $189,394
$595,240
2015
$8,898 (+0.8%)
$397,889 + $185,681
$583,570
2014
$8,826 (+3.4%)
$384,236 + $179,310
$563,546
2013
$8,537 (+5.6%)
$384,236 + $179,310
$563,546
2012
$8,082 (+3.1%)
$372,955 + $174,045
$547,000
2011
$7,837 (−10.5%)
$372,955 + $174,045
$547,000
2010
$8,757 (+17.2%)
$368,284 + $146,716
$515,000
2009
$7,469 (−13.2%)
$437,651 + $174,349
$612,000
2008
$8,600
$379,011 + $150,989
$530,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
1,122
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5701800103
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Aug 4, 2011 • Final
Building/residential/rp/repair
Perform repairs on the foundation.
Remodel
Jan 14, 2011 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Install a seismic shut-off valve.
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Office, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Gas Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,122
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shake
Property Information
Living Area: 1122
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1931
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5000
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Features: Premium Lot
Zoning: R-6-
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,122
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701800103
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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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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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.
11.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.17M – $1.42M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2011. This data may not match public records. Learn more.