Off Market Nov 2004 for $696K

$1,469,847

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,505/mo

•

1,655

sq ft

262 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$888Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Gloria Polanski •DRE #00797083 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Alice Wilson •DRE #01334088 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40036968

Redfin Estimate

$1,469,847

$774K since sold in November 2004$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
A
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335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN DEC 31, 2025
$1,600,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,473 sq ft
207 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
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F
2 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
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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

128.6%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$62K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
$1,245,000
4 beds2 baths2,449 sq ft
268 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4:30PM
$1,495,000
4 beds3 baths2,690 sq ft
685 Oberlin Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
NEW 16 HRS AGO
$2,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,044 sq ft
1514 La Loma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4:30PM
$998,000
3 beds2 baths1,537 sq ft
1024 Overlook Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
OPEN THU, 9:30AM TO 12PM
$899,000
4 beds2 baths1,791 sq ft
206 Colgate, Kensington, CA 94708
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4:30PM
$1,795,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,281 sq ft
1021 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,399,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,764 sq ft
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Sale history for 262 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,240 (+2.3%)

$660,271 + $332,121

$992,392

2024

$13,922 (+1.9%)

$647,325 + $325,609

$972,934

2023

$13,668 (+1.4%)

$634,633 + $319,225

$953,858

2022

$13,476 (+0.4%)

$622,190 + $312,966

$935,156

2021

$13,426 (+4.5%)

$609,991 + $306,830

$916,821

2020

$12,853 (+1.6%)

$598,031 + $300,814

$898,845

2019

$12,656 (+3.0%)

$591,899 + $297,730

$889,629

2018

$12,290 (+1.6%)

$580,294 + $291,893

$872,187

2017

$12,098 (+5.6%)

$557,761 + $280,559

$838,320

2016

$11,455 (+12.4%)

$557,761 + $280,559

$838,320

2015

$10,190 (+4.4%)

$500,000 + $275,000

$775,000

2014

$9,761 (+12.2%)

$415,833 + $209,167

$625,000

2013

$8,698 (+13.9%)

$415,833 + $209,167

$625,000

2012

$7,634 (−10.0%)

$365,933 + $184,067

$550,000

2011

$8,486 (−11.2%)

$333,664 + $167,836

$501,500

2010

$9,554 (−6.5%)

$370,590 + $186,410

$557,000

2009

$10,216 (+6.1%)

$449,099 + $225,901

$675,000

2008

$9,633

$500,994 + $252,006

$753,000

Tax history for 262 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,240 (+2.3%)

$660,271 + $332,121

$992,392

2024

$13,922 (+1.9%)

$647,325 + $325,609

$972,934

2023

$13,668 (+1.4%)

$634,633 + $319,225

$953,858

2022

$13,476 (+0.4%)

$622,190 + $312,966

$935,156

2021

$13,426 (+4.5%)

$609,991 + $306,830

$916,821

2020

$12,853 (+1.6%)

$598,031 + $300,814

$898,845

2019

$12,656 (+3.0%)

$591,899 + $297,730

$889,629

2018

$12,290 (+1.6%)

$580,294 + $291,893

$872,187

2017

$12,098 (+5.6%)

$557,761 + $280,559

$838,320

2016

$11,455 (+12.4%)

$557,761 + $280,559

$838,320

2015

$10,190 (+4.4%)

$500,000 + $275,000

$775,000

2014

$9,761 (+12.2%)

$415,833 + $209,167

$625,000

2013

$8,698 (+13.9%)

$415,833 + $209,167

$625,000

2012

$7,634 (−10.0%)

$365,933 + $184,067

$550,000

2011

$8,486 (−11.2%)

$333,664 + $167,836

$501,500

2010

$9,554 (−6.5%)

$370,590 + $186,410

$557,000

2009

$10,216 (+6.1%)

$449,099 + $225,901

$675,000

2008

$9,633

$500,994 + $252,006

$753,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,655

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701800129

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Feb 21, 2023 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Remodel a bathroom by converting a bathtub into a shower. Install new recessed lights. No changes to the wall layout are included.

Bathroom

Electrical

Feb 8, 2023 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Replace existing windows and siding with like-for-like materials.

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: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,655

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Property Information
Living Area: 1655
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1935

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Sloped Down
Zoning: R-6

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Location

School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,655
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701800129

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

6 days above 85° expected this year, 13 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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Estimated sale price

$1.40M – $1.69M

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Home values near 262 Colgate Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
280 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,357,975
250 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,889

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,829
275 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1115 Sq. Ft.	$1,239,625

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

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