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Off Market Mar 2017 for $1M

$1,443,919

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,087/mo

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1,335

sq ft

286 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,082Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Ruth Frassetto •DRE #00779030 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

Bought with Nancy Duff •DRE #00370805 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40771217

Redfin Estimate

$1,443,919

$349K since sold in March 2017$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 10.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,210,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
231 Yale 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 17, 2026
$1,290,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,400,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,410,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft
37 Kenyon 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

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

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4 beds3.5 baths2,764 sq ft
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$1,495,000
4 beds2 baths2,229 sq ft
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HOT HOME
$1,495,000
3 beds3 baths2,816 sq ft
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VIDEO TOUR
$1,150,000
4 beds2 baths2,317 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 286 Colgate Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40771217

Mar 22, 2017

Sold

$1,095,000

$820/sq ft

Mar 22, 2017

Sold

$1,095,000

$820/sq ft

Mar 9, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 23, 2017

Listed

$898,000

$673/sq ft

Feb 23, 2017

Listed

$898,000

$673/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40271203

Jul 18, 2007

Sold

$685,000

$513/sq ft

Jun 23, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 22, 2007

Price Changed

$725,000

$543/sq ft

Jun 1, 2007

Listed

$750,000

$562/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

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 Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

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 Jul 13, 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 Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Converted Garage, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: Main Entry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Breakfast Nook,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Ice Maker Hookup,Microwave,Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,335
Builder Name: Custom 30's
Foundation Details: Raised

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Mobile Home Information
Model: Charmer!

Property Information
Living Area: 1335
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: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Location

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

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 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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

$1.37M – $1.66M

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Home values near 286 Colgate Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
280 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,357,975
285 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1110 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,154

Address	Redfin Estimate
275 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1115 Sq. Ft.	$1,239,625
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$1,449,294

Address	Redfin Estimate
293 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1048 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,653
265 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$1,382,967

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