SOLD APR 17, 2026

Sold on Apr 2026

$1,290,000

•

1,216

sq ft

290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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Transparent price! Incredible opportunity: World class views, indoor-outdoor flow & single level living in this dreamy ranch style sanctuary. The moment you enter into the first courtyard your your spirit will be lifted. Upon entering the Spanish inspired inner courtyard it's easy to see your life taking shape. Stepping through the front door you are greeted with glimpses of the stunning views to follow. This home is laid out for relaxed easy living. The sun drenched living room offers unparalleled view of San Francisco & the Golden Gate Bridge. Go straight out to the spacious deck to enjoy the SF views. Entertaining is a breeze on the deck or the lrg lower patio level. The eat-in kitchen opens out to the courtyard for great outdoor dining options. 2 large bedrms 1 full bath w/ walk-in shower & a deep tup. Detached 1+ car garage opens to interior courtyard & lrg useful storage area under deck. Great location just a few blocks to Kensington Hilltop Park tennis courts or Wildcat Canyon hiking trails. Just over 1/2 mile to Young's Market, Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee & Kensington Deli. Only 1 mile Tilden's Little Farm, Jewel Lake, tons of gorgeous picnic spots & hiking trails. Easy trip to North Berkeley Solano Ave & Northbrae shops or El Cerrito Plaza options plus BART.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,061Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Leif Jenssen •DRE #01182699 • Vanguard Properties

Listed by Tamir Mansour •DRE #01950551 • Vanguard Properties

Bought with Shannon Prokup •DRE #01865014 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Eve Levine •DRE #02133046 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41125969

Redfin Estimate

$1,449,294

$159K since sold in April 2026$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.4% 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
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,400,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,410,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,275,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,076 sq ft
255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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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

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6 MoM

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Level in home with a detached garage and gated courtyard up front. Deck and views to SF out the rear. Yard below.
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Sale and tax history for 290 Colgate Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41125969

Apr 17, 2026

Sold

$1,290,000

$1,061/sq ft

Apr 4, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 30, 2026

Price Changed

$1,250,000

$1,028/sq ft

Mar 4, 2026

Listed

$1,095,000

$900/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40789971

Aug 29, 2017

Sold

$1,025,000

$843/sq ft

Aug 29, 2017

Sold

$1,025,000

$843/sq ft

Aug 2, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 19, 2017

Listed

$895,000

$736/sq ft

Jul 19, 2017

Listed

$895,000

$736/sq ft

+24

Beautiful traditional retreat nestled in the Kensington hills with gorgeous bay views. An entertainer’s delight with three separate outdoor areas for entertaining, dining, and lounging. Just blocks to awarded Hilltop Elementary School and Tilden Regional Park. Professionally landscaped backyard with lush setting to ensure privacy. Updated kitchen, appliances and remodeled spacious side-by-side bathtub/shower. Refinished hardwoods floors, view windows and doors looking at the San Francisco skyline. Serene, quiet location yet close to everything Kensington/Berkeley. Easy access to AC Transit and BART. Lots of storage. Views: Downtown

Public Records

Feb 21, 1991

Sold

$240,000

$197/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,691 (+2.3%)

$928,466 + $261,129

$1,189,595

2024

$16,315 (+1.9%)

$910,261 + $256,009

$1,166,270

2023

$16,015 (+1.9%)

$892,413 + $250,990

$1,143,403

2022

$15,709 (+0.3%)

$874,915 + $246,069

$1,120,984

2021

$15,659 (+4.5%)

$857,760 + $241,245

$1,099,005

2020

$14,986 (+1.6%)

$840,942 + $236,515

$1,077,457

2019

$14,750 (+3.0%)

$832,320 + $234,090

$1,066,410

2018

$14,327 (+129.7%)

$816,000 + $229,500

$1,045,500

2017

$6,237 (+2.0%)

$281,292 + $95,341

$376,633

2016

$6,113 (−0.2%)

$281,292 + $95,341

$376,633

2015

$6,124 (+0.6%)

$275,777 + $93,472

$369,249

2014

$6,085 (+1.3%)

$266,315 + $90,265

$356,580

2013

$6,005 (+7.0%)

$266,315 + $90,265

$356,580

2012

$5,611 (−0.5%)

$265,112 + $89,858

$354,970

2011

$5,637 (+3.9%)

$259,914 + $88,097

$348,011

2010

$5,424 (+5.4%)

$254,818 + $86,370

$341,188

2009

$5,145 (+5.2%)

$252,914 + $85,725

$338,639

2008

$4,889

$253,515 + $85,929

$339,444

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,214

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701420134

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Aug 10, 2021 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Remove all existing roofing material, install new strandboard, and install new shingles.

Roofing

Aug 18, 2016 • Final

Building - residential plumbing

Remove and replace a water heater in the same location.

Plumbing

Water heater

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Size Limited

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub

Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Ell, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Basement
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Stone Counters,Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 5
Room Type: Basement, Dining Ell, Storage
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,216
Builder Name: Level-in
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

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

Mobile Home Information
Model: Ranch

Property Information
Living Area: 1216
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1939
Direction Faces: West

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,214
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701420134

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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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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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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

78/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Home values near 290 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
284 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 815 Sq. Ft.	$1,102,378

Address	Redfin Estimate
293 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1048 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,653
295 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1173 Sq. Ft.	$1,394,108

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