OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2019 for $1M

$1,290,683

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,353/mo

•

1,135

sq ft

261 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Near Tilden Park, Kensington & Solano Shops, close to highly rated Elementary Schools, BART and AC transit... Nice quiet tree lined street... This home has been completely renovated with high-end finishes... Gorgeous Kitchen w/ Quartz counters, glass tile back-splash... Thermador Professional Sub-Zero Fridge, stove/oven, and dishwasher... Huge front window for an abundance of natural light and filtered Bay Views... New windows through-out... New floors through-out... Wood burning fireplace with gas starter... Formal dining room off of the kitchen. Central Heater... Lg Bedrooms. Balcony off front bedroom with private 2nd bathroom... So many upgrades... All high-end finishes, including new sheetrock and baseboards... Ready for your smart devices w/ "ring" doorbell and "nest" thermostat...Beautiful trees and shrubs for privacy on property... Quaint and private rear yard with NEW trex wood deck and a storage shed...

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

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

1 car garageParking

Listed by Dennis Ritter •DRE #01084316 • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Bought with Corey Weinstein •DRE #01362059 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40880993

Redfin Estimate

$1,290,683

$281K since sold in November 2019$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.30M) 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 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 JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

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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

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Sale history for 261 Colgate Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40880993

Nov 26, 2019

Sold

$1,010,000

$890/sq ft

Oct 31, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 2, 2019

Contingent

—

Sep 19, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 5, 2019

Listed

$949,950

$837/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40838085

Oct 3, 2018

Sold

$649,000

$572/sq ft

Sep 20, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 12, 2018

Listed

$649,000

$572/sq ft

+13

Entry Level home in the hills of Kensington... Near Tilden Park, Kensington & Solano Shops, close to highly rated Elementary Schools, BART and AC transit. Nice quiet tree lined street... Beautiful trees on property... Quaint and private rear yard... Huge front window for an abundance of natural light... Original windows through-out gives this home much character. Hardwood floors through-out... Wood burning fireplace... Formal dining room and a breakfast nook off the kitchen. Central Heater... Lg Bedrooms. Balcony off front bedroom... This home need work so there is much potential...

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,803 (+2.3%)

$948,189 + $178,480

$1,126,669

2024

$15,446 (+1.9%)

$929,598 + $174,981

$1,104,579

2023

$15,161 (+1.4%)

$911,371 + $171,550

$1,082,921

2022

$14,952 (+0.3%)

$893,501 + $168,187

$1,061,688

2021

$14,901 (+4.5%)

$875,982 + $164,890

$1,040,872

2020

$14,261 (+45.9%)

$858,806 + $161,657

$1,020,463

2019

$9,777 (+346.7%)

$850,000 + $160,000

$1,010,000

2018

$2,189 (+1.1%)

$566,000 + $83,000

$649,000

2017

$2,164 (+1.4%)

$31,413 + $30,174

$61,587

2016

$2,134 (+0.4%)

$31,413 + $30,174

$61,587

2015

$2,125 (−0.3%)

$30,798 + $29,583

$60,381

2014

$2,132 (+2.1%)

$29,742 + $28,569

$58,311

2013

$2,089 (+4.8%)

$29,742 + $28,569

$58,311

2012

$1,994 (−1.4%)

$29,608 + $28,440

$58,048

2011

$2,022 (+2.8%)

$29,028 + $27,883

$56,911

2010

$1,967 (+17.1%)

$28,459 + $27,337

$55,796

2009

$1,680 (+0.7%)

$28,247 + $27,133

$55,380

2008

$1,669

$28,315 + $27,198

$55,513

Tax history for 261 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,803 (+2.3%)

$948,189 + $178,480

$1,126,669

2024

$15,446 (+1.9%)

$929,598 + $174,981

$1,104,579

2023

$15,161 (+1.4%)

$911,371 + $171,550

$1,082,921

2022

$14,952 (+0.3%)

$893,501 + $168,187

$1,061,688

2021

$14,901 (+4.5%)

$875,982 + $164,890

$1,040,872

2020

$14,261 (+45.9%)

$858,806 + $161,657

$1,020,463

2019

$9,777 (+346.7%)

$850,000 + $160,000

$1,010,000

2018

$2,189 (+1.1%)

$566,000 + $83,000

$649,000

2017

$2,164 (+1.4%)

$31,413 + $30,174

$61,587

2016

$2,134 (+0.4%)

$31,413 + $30,174

$61,587

2015

$2,125 (−0.3%)

$30,798 + $29,583

$60,381

2014

$2,132 (+2.1%)

$29,742 + $28,569

$58,311

2013

$2,089 (+4.8%)

$29,742 + $28,569

$58,311

2012

$1,994 (−1.4%)

$29,608 + $28,440

$58,048

2011

$2,022 (+2.8%)

$29,028 + $27,883

$56,911

2010

$1,967 (+17.1%)

$28,459 + $27,337

$55,796

2009

$1,680 (+0.7%)

$28,247 + $27,133

$55,380

2008

$1,669

$28,315 + $27,198

$55,513

*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

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,135

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701920240

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Sep 16, 2019 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Perform an interior remodel including a kitchen renovation and the addition of a new bathroom and window. Update the electrical system and install new recessed lighting throughout the entire house.

Bathroom

Electrical

Kitchen

Remodel

May 18, 2016 • Final

Building - residential foundation repair

Perform an engineered seismic retrofit on the building.

Addition

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, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Storage, Utility Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Street Level Features: Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Engineered Wood

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Gas Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,135

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

Property Information
Living Area: 1135
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: Irregular Lot, Level, Secluded

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,135
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701920240

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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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

$1.23M – $1.49M

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Home values near 261 Colgate Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
280 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,723
250 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$1,217,577

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$1,365,828
275 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1115 Sq. Ft.	$1,216,313

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2839 Sq. Ft.	$1,785,306
233 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1054 Sq. Ft.	$1,195,126

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