Google street view image for 269 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market may 2023 for $1M

$1,073,190

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,991/mo

•

1,163

sq ft

269 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Whimsical 1948, "lite" fixer with Golden Gate views. 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom with a great open concept floor plan and a detached 1+ car garage / workshop. Sweeping SF and bay views from the living, dining and kitchen area. Beautifully refinished hardwood oak floors throughout. Spacious living room with original wood burning fireplace. Open kitchen with SF views is perfect place to entertain. 1 bedroom and bath set up as a primary suite and opens out to the backyard. Second bath features a clawfoot tub. Detached 1+ car garage toward the back of the property. Large attic with pull down ladder for storage. Just blocks to miles of hiking in Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park. Near the Little Farm and Merry go round. Less then a 1 mile to Young's Market, the Inn Kensington and Country Cheese Coffee shop.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$923Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Red Oak Realty

•510-527-9111 (broker)

Listed by Tamir Mansour •DRE #DRE #01950551 • Red Oak Realty

•510-527-9111 (broker)

Bought with • COLDWELL BANKER

•650-246-1919 (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:San Francisco MLS #41026084

Redfin Estimate

$1,073,190

$3,190 since sold in May 2023$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 26.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$1,350,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
267 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,275,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,076 sq ft
255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,910,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,805 sq ft
218 Cambridge 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 AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

132.8%

+2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$51K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 269 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,215 (+1.3%)

$965,699 + $169,793

$1,135,492

2025

$16,006 (+2.3%)

$965,699 + $169,793

$1,135,492

2024

$15,646 (+228.0%)

$946,764 + $166,464

$1,113,228

2023

$4,771 (+2.2%)

$928,200 + $163,200

$1,091,400

2022

$4,667 (+1.3%)

$182,193 + $74,222

$256,415

2021

$4,607 (+4.3%)

$178,621 + $72,767

$251,388

2020

$4,415 (+1.3%)

$175,119 + $71,341

$246,460

2019

$4,357 (+2.1%)

$173,324 + $70,610

$243,934

2018

$4,268 (+1.4%)

$169,926 + $69,226

$239,152

2017

$4,208 (+0.8%)

$163,329 + $66,539

$229,868

2016

$4,175

$163,329 + $66,539

$229,868

2015

$4,176 (+0.4%)

$160,127 + $65,235

$225,362

2014

$4,159 (+0.4%)

$154,633 + $62,998

$217,631

2013

$4,141 (+7.8%)

$154,633 + $62,998

$217,631

2012

$3,841 (−0.7%)

$153,935 + $62,714

$216,649

2011

$3,868 (+3.7%)

$150,917 + $61,485

$212,402

2010

$3,729 (+8.2%)

$147,958 + $60,280

$208,238

2009

$3,446 (+1.7%)

$146,853 + $59,830

$206,683

2008

$3,388

$147,202 + $59,973

$207,175

Tax history for 269 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,215 (+1.3%)

$965,699 + $169,793

$1,135,492

2025

$16,006 (+2.3%)

$965,699 + $169,793

$1,135,492

2024

$15,646 (+228.0%)

$946,764 + $166,464

$1,113,228

2023

$4,771 (+2.2%)

$928,200 + $163,200

$1,091,400

2022

$4,667 (+1.3%)

$182,193 + $74,222

$256,415

2021

$4,607 (+4.3%)

$178,621 + $72,767

$251,388

2020

$4,415 (+1.3%)

$175,119 + $71,341

$246,460

2019

$4,357 (+2.1%)

$173,324 + $70,610

$243,934

2018

$4,268 (+1.4%)

$169,926 + $69,226

$239,152

2017

$4,208 (+0.8%)

$163,329 + $66,539

$229,868

2016

$4,175

$163,329 + $66,539

$229,868

2015

$4,176 (+0.4%)

$160,127 + $65,235

$225,362

2014

$4,159 (+0.4%)

$154,633 + $62,998

$217,631

2013

$4,141 (+7.8%)

$154,633 + $62,998

$217,631

2012

$3,841 (−0.7%)

$153,935 + $62,714

$216,649

2011

$3,868 (+3.7%)

$150,917 + $61,485

$212,402

2010

$3,729 (+8.2%)

$147,958 + $60,280

$208,238

2009

$3,446 (+1.7%)

$146,853 + $59,830

$206,683

2008

$3,388

$147,202 + $59,973

$207,175

*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

1946

Sq. Ft.

1,163

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701920273

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Work on a window.

Remodel

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building/residential/ad/single family addition

Construct an addition for a dining area.

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

Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Other
# of Covered Spaces: 2
# of Parking Total: 3

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

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

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Cooling: None
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0

Building Information
Living Area: 1163
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 1163
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Construction Materials: Stucco
Architectural Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1946
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Property Information
Property Condition: Original

Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 4000
Lot Size Acres: 0.0918
Lot Size Area: 4000
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

School Information
Elementary School District: Contra Costa
Middle Or Junior School District: Contra Costa
High School District: Contra Costa

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Upper Kensington

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: 1946
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701920273

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 1.2mi

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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.02M – $1.24M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
280 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,118
293 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1048 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,701
257 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$1,568,237
261 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1135 Sq. Ft.	$1,305,357
284 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 815 Sq. Ft.	$1,124,550
291 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$1,287,317
252 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$1,336,270

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1163 Sq. Ft.	$1,393,864
258 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1315 Sq. Ft.	$1,507,707
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$1,440,878
265 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,377
271 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1342 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,403
263 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1423 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,795
276 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$1,612,190

Address	Redfin Estimate
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