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Off Market Aug 2021 for $1.5M

$1,560,642

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,317/mo

•

1,447

sq ft

257 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Beautifully renovated 3+ bed/2 bath 1930s home in the coveted Kensington hills with spectacular peekaboo views! Step into a lush and private garden through the private gated entry. The spacious living room is filled with light and warmth. A bright dining area with oversized windows leads out to a balcony-with-a-view. The updated kitchen with granite countertops featured stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and barstool counter seating. Fully permitted addition with spacious primary bedroom, designer en suite bathroom, and home office with custom built-in desk and shelving. A laundry nook sits off of the hallway and features modern appliances. Access the backyard through french doors and enjoy dining on the deck patio, gardening and play, and delicious s’mores from a new modern fire pit! Located near two shopping districts at Arlington Avenue and Colusa Circle, Kensington Park, and just minutes from Solano Avenue. Zoned Kensington Hilltop Elementary. Sunday, 7/25, 2-4pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,079Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Alissa Custer •DRE #01703944 • District Homes

Listed by Jessica Waggoner •DRE #02084131 • District Homes

Bought with Dan Joy •DRE #01296161 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40959850

Redfin Estimate

$1,560,642

$4,358 since sold in August 2021$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 6% higher than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN DEC 31, 2025
$1,600,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,473 sq ft
207 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,400,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,625,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
49 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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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

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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Sale history for 257 Colgate Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40959850

Aug 19, 2021

Sold

$1,565,000

$1,082/sq ft

Aug 4, 2021

Pending

—

Jul 22, 2021

Listed

$998,000

$690/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40786364

Jul 28, 2017

Sold

$850,000

$587/sq ft

Jul 10, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 21, 2017

Listed

$725,000

$501/sq ft

Built in 1938, this sweet home on a tranquil tree-lined street offers a combination of period details and modern conveniences. Oak floors, wood-burning fireplace and an updated, eat-in kitchen with peek-a-boo views. Enjoy al fresco dining on the wonderful deck off of the living room and great backyard for play and entertaining. It has an attached garage with room for storage. Close to the highly rated Hilltop Elementary School, Tilden Park, Kensington and Solano shops, and AC Transit.

Public Records

Jun 28, 2016

Sold

$865,100

$598/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40740278

Jun 28, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Jun 28, 2016

Sold

$865,000

$598/sq ft

May 26, 2016

Pending

—

May 12, 2016

Listed

$699,900

$484/sq ft

+13

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40377660

Feb 17, 2009

Price Changed

$523,900

$362/sq ft

Feb 17, 2009

Sold

$523,900

$362/sq ft

Dec 22, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Dec 8, 2008

Price Changed

$553,900

$383/sq ft

Nov 18, 2008

Price Changed

$563,900

$390/sq ft

Oct 25, 2008

Listed

$573,900

$397/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40008611

Jun 13, 2004

Sold

$620,000

$428/sq ft

May 13, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Apr 16, 2004

Listed

$629,900

$435/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 4, 2001

Sold

$610,000

$422/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 15, 1973

Sold

$10,000

$7/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,086 (+4.3%)

$968,211 + $626,789

$1,595,000

2024

$21,175 (+1.7%)

$962,141 + $622,859

$1,585,000

2023

$20,820 (−4.7%)

$924,000 + $598,000

$1,522,000

2022

$21,839 (+58.7%)

$908,000 + $587,000

$1,495,000

2021

$13,763 (+8.0%)

$950,000 + $615,000

$1,565,000

2020

$12,741 (+1.9%)

$735,824 + $189,676

$925,500

2019

$12,510 (+3.5%)

$728,280 + $156,060

$884,340

2018

$12,084 (−3.4%)

$714,000 + $153,000

$867,000

2017

$12,509 (+45.7%)

$776,934 + $105,366

$882,300

2016

$8,583 (−0.3%)

$776,934 + $105,366

$882,300

2015

$8,608 (+0.8%)

$522,153 + $47,752

$569,905

2014

$8,539 (+1.2%)

$504,236 + $46,114

$550,350

2013

$8,435 (+7.5%)

$504,236 + $46,114

$550,350

2012

$7,845 (−0.2%)

$501,958 + $45,906

$547,864

2011

$7,860 (+4.2%)

$492,116 + $45,006

$537,122

2010

$7,544 (+2.6%)

$482,467 + $44,124

$526,591

2009

$7,355 (−6.5%)

$478,862 + $43,795

$522,657

2008

$7,870

$482,413 + $41,487

$523,900

Tax history for 257 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,086 (+4.3%)

$968,211 + $626,789

$1,595,000

2024

$21,175 (+1.7%)

$962,141 + $622,859

$1,585,000

2023

$20,820 (−4.7%)

$924,000 + $598,000

$1,522,000

2022

$21,839 (+58.7%)

$908,000 + $587,000

$1,495,000

2021

$13,763 (+8.0%)

$950,000 + $615,000

$1,565,000

2020

$12,741 (+1.9%)

$735,824 + $189,676

$925,500

2019

$12,510 (+3.5%)

$728,280 + $156,060

$884,340

2018

$12,084 (−3.4%)

$714,000 + $153,000

$867,000

2017

$12,509 (+45.7%)

$776,934 + $105,366

$882,300

2016

$8,583 (−0.3%)

$776,934 + $105,366

$882,300

2015

$8,608 (+0.8%)

$522,153 + $47,752

$569,905

2014

$8,539 (+1.2%)

$504,236 + $46,114

$550,350

2013

$8,435 (+7.5%)

$504,236 + $46,114

$550,350

2012

$7,845 (−0.2%)

$501,958 + $45,906

$547,864

2011

$7,860 (+4.2%)

$492,116 + $45,006

$537,122

2010

$7,544 (+2.6%)

$482,467 + $44,124

$526,591

2009

$7,355 (−6.5%)

$478,862 + $43,795

$522,657

2008

$7,870

$482,413 + $41,487

$523,900

*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

1980

Sq. Ft.

1,448

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701920232

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Jun 10, 2021 • Final

Building/residential/ad/single family addition

Construct an addition to the rear of a single-family home to add a master bedroom, a master bathroom, and a hallway bathroom. Convert an existing bathroom into a laundry room and upgrade the electrical service panel.

Addition

Bathroom

Electrical

Plumbing

Jul 15, 2019 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Remove existing composition shingles and install new Owens Corning composition shingles on a residential building.

Roofing

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Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths, Stone, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Stone, Window

Interior Features
Interior Features: Office, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Lighting
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,447

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Front Yard
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1447
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1938

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Regular, Front Yard

Utilities

Green Features Information
Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet
Green Energy Efficient: Windows

Utility Information
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,448
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701920232

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.48M – $1.80M

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Home values near 257 Colgate Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,829
233 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1054 Sq. Ft.	$1,180,375

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2839 Sq. Ft.	$2,105,284
237 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$1,211,541

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,889
258 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1396 Sq. Ft.	$1,544,337

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