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Off market feb 2010 for $685K

$1,398,064

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,665/mo

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1,230

sq ft

251 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Linnette Edwards •DRE #01342728 • Prudential California Realty

Bought with Leif Jenssen •DRE #01182699 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40438387

Redfin Estimate

$1,398,064

$713K since sold in February 2010$24K since September

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This home's estimate is 1% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,100,000
A
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SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,400,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,210,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,410,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft
37 Kenyon Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,275,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,076 sq ft
255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,910,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,805 sq ft
218 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated September 2026

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Seller's market

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+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

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Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 251 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,065 (+2.3%)

$807,884 + $94,000

$901,884

2024

$12,774 (+1.9%)

$792,044 + $92,157

$884,201

2023

$12,541 (+1.5%)

$776,514 + $90,350

$866,864

2022

$12,360 (+0.4%)

$761,289 + $88,579

$849,868

2021

$12,309 (+4.5%)

$746,362 + $86,843

$833,205

2020

$11,784 (+2.3%)

$731,728 + $85,141

$816,869

2019

$11,515 (+3.0%)

$724,226 + $84,268

$808,494

2018

$11,184 (+1.6%)

$710,026 + $82,616

$792,642

2017

$11,009 (+0.4%)

$682,455 + $79,409

$761,864

2016

$10,968 (−0.3%)

$682,455 + $79,409

$761,864

2015

$11,004 (+11.9%)

$669,074 + $77,852

$746,926

2014

$9,831 (+13.5%)

$573,293 + $66,707

$640,000

2013

$8,662 (+5.6%)

$573,293 + $66,707

$640,000

2012

$8,200 (−10.9%)

$498,943 + $58,057

$557,000

2011

$9,202 (+97.6%)

$498,943 + $58,057

$557,000

2010

$4,657 (+6.4%)

$558,511 + $64,989

$623,500

2009

$4,377 (+4.8%)

$131,432 + $144,638

$276,070

2008

$4,175

$131,745 + $144,982

$276,727

Tax history for 251 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,065 (+2.3%)

$807,884 + $94,000

$901,884

2024

$12,774 (+1.9%)

$792,044 + $92,157

$884,201

2023

$12,541 (+1.5%)

$776,514 + $90,350

$866,864

2022

$12,360 (+0.4%)

$761,289 + $88,579

$849,868

2021

$12,309 (+4.5%)

$746,362 + $86,843

$833,205

2020

$11,784 (+2.3%)

$731,728 + $85,141

$816,869

2019

$11,515 (+3.0%)

$724,226 + $84,268

$808,494

2018

$11,184 (+1.6%)

$710,026 + $82,616

$792,642

2017

$11,009 (+0.4%)

$682,455 + $79,409

$761,864

2016

$10,968 (−0.3%)

$682,455 + $79,409

$761,864

2015

$11,004 (+11.9%)

$669,074 + $77,852

$746,926

2014

$9,831 (+13.5%)

$573,293 + $66,707

$640,000

2013

$8,662 (+5.6%)

$573,293 + $66,707

$640,000

2012

$8,200 (−10.9%)

$498,943 + $58,057

$557,000

2011

$9,202 (+97.6%)

$498,943 + $58,057

$557,000

2010

$4,657 (+6.4%)

$558,511 + $64,989

$623,500

2009

$4,377 (+4.8%)

$131,432 + $144,638

$276,070

2008

$4,175

$131,745 + $144,982

$276,727

*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

1949

Sq. Ft.

1,163

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701920224

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Jul 9, 2010 • Final

Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residential

Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system according to plans.

Electrical

Solar

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Perform a voluntary seismic retrofit on the building.

Remodel

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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Sunken Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Skylight, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Nook,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Skylight(s),Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,230

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

Pool Information
Spa Features: Private
Has Spa

Property Information
Living Area: 1230
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1939

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Level

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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,163
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701920224

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 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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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

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2839 Sq. Ft.	$1,721,439
233 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1054 Sq. Ft.	$1,194,490

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$1,245,215
237 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$1,212,618

Address	Redfin Estimate
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