286 Colgate Avenue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market mar 2017 for $1M

$1,448,161

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,154/mo

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1,335

sq ft

286 Colgate Avenue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,085Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by RUTH FRASSETTO •DRE #00779030 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.

Bought with NANCY DUFF •DRE #00370805 • COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE

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Redfin Estimate

$1,448,161

$353K since sold in March 2017$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,210,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
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SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,290,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$1,350,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
267 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,400,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
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F
3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft
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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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OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 4:30PM
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4 beds3 baths2,149 sq ft
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Sale history for 286 Colgate Avenue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,265 (+1.3%)

$947,036 + $349,217

$1,296,253

2025

$18,031 (+2.3%)

$947,036 + $349,217

$1,296,253

2024

$17,624 (+1.9%)

$928,467 + $342,370

$1,270,837

2023

$17,299 (+1.3%)

$910,262 + $335,657

$1,245,919

2022

$17,070 (+0.3%)

$892,414 + $329,076

$1,221,490

2021

$17,023 (+4.5%)

$874,916 + $322,624

$1,197,540

2020

$16,291 (+1.5%)

$857,761 + $316,299

$1,174,060

2019

$16,046 (+3.2%)

$848,966 + $313,056

$1,162,022

2018

$15,552 (+38.9%)

$832,320 + $306,918

$1,139,238

2017

$11,200 (+1.7%)

$662,085 + $114,870

$776,955

2016

$11,009 (+11.1%)

$662,085 + $114,870

$776,955

2015

$9,906 (+4.3%)

$645,000 + $105,000

$750,000

2014

$9,501 (+10.9%)

$524,074 + $90,926

$615,000

2013

$8,571 (+10.6%)

$524,074 + $90,926

$615,000

2012

$7,748 (−1.9%)

$468,683 + $81,317

$550,000

2011

$7,901 (−6.3%)

$443,544 + $76,956

$520,500

2010

$8,429 (+8.2%)

$443,544 + $76,956

$520,500

2009

$7,793 (−13.1%)

$498,934 + $86,566

$585,500

2008

$8,972

$474,647 + $82,353

$557,000

Tax history for 286 Colgate Avenue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,265 (+1.3%)

$947,036 + $349,217

$1,296,253

2025

$18,031 (+2.3%)

$947,036 + $349,217

$1,296,253

2024

$17,624 (+1.9%)

$928,467 + $342,370

$1,270,837

2023

$17,299 (+1.3%)

$910,262 + $335,657

$1,245,919

2022

$17,070 (+0.3%)

$892,414 + $329,076

$1,221,490

2021

$17,023 (+4.5%)

$874,916 + $322,624

$1,197,540

2020

$16,291 (+1.5%)

$857,761 + $316,299

$1,174,060

2019

$16,046 (+3.2%)

$848,966 + $313,056

$1,162,022

2018

$15,552 (+38.9%)

$832,320 + $306,918

$1,139,238

2017

$11,200 (+1.7%)

$662,085 + $114,870

$776,955

2016

$11,009 (+11.1%)

$662,085 + $114,870

$776,955

2015

$9,906 (+4.3%)

$645,000 + $105,000

$750,000

2014

$9,501 (+10.9%)

$524,074 + $90,926

$615,000

2013

$8,571 (+10.6%)

$524,074 + $90,926

$615,000

2012

$7,748 (−1.9%)

$468,683 + $81,317

$550,000

2011

$7,901 (−6.3%)

$443,544 + $76,956

$520,500

2010

$8,429 (+8.2%)

$443,544 + $76,956

$520,500

2009

$7,793 (−13.1%)

$498,934 + $86,566

$585,500

2008

$8,972

$474,647 + $82,353

$557,000

*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

1950

Sq. Ft.

1,176

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701420126

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

Oct 14, 2022 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Remove and replace the roof on a residential building. Install new polymer-weaved synthetic waterproof underlayment and new cool-roof asphalt shingles.

Roofing

Oct 29, 2018 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Perform a voluntary seismic upgrade and rebuild an attached deck and stairs. Install a new exterior door in the kitchen, add a light and switch to the main house, and install a new electrical subpanel.

Electrical

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 & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Converted Garage, Garage, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Pool Features
Pool Features: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Garden
Roof: Shingle

Architectural Style
Traditional

Property Information
Year Built: 1939
Living Area: 1335.0
Levels: Multi/Split

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Size Area: 4000.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Lot Features
View: Bridge(s), Panoramic

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Trinity & Kenyon Cross Street: Trinity.

Utility Information
Sewer: Shared Septic, Septic Tank

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701420126

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Raised

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 • 1.1mi

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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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

$1.38M – $1.67M

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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
285 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1110 Sq. Ft.	$1,159,743
284 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 815 Sq. Ft.	$1,124,550
271 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1342 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,403
439 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$1,355,889
442 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2282 Sq. Ft.	$1,750,517
447 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 966 Sq. Ft.	$1,110,905

Address	Redfin Estimate
275 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1115 Sq. Ft.	$1,229,736
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$1,440,878
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