256 Cambridge Ave

2,762 Sq. Ft.
$768 / Sq. Ft.
2,762
Sq. Ft.
$768
per Sq. Ft.

Description

LEVEL-IN with a PANORAMIC BAY VIEW! The perfect buy-down-buyers dream, or for multigenerational living, with great separation, and wheelchair accessible spaces, there are many possibilities. Unassuming in the front, then step through the front door and WOW, a 3-bridge view! Enclosed garden in the front opens to a sunroom with a fireplace and a spacious kitchen, plus 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, all on the entry level. Downstairs, you’ll find an additional 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a family room with a...LEVEL-IN with a PANORAMIC BAY VIEW! The perfect buy-down-buyers dream, or for multigenerational living, with great separation, and wheelchair accessible spaces, there are many possibilities. Unassuming in the front, then step through the front door and WOW, a 3-bridge view! Enclosed garden in the front opens to a sunroom with a fireplace and a spacious kitchen, plus 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, all on the entry level. Downstairs, you’ll find an additional 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a family room with a kitchen, or it might make the perfect in-law suite with a level yard and Bay views! 2-car garage with work space + 2 car parking in the driveway. Bed and Bath count differs. Buyer to investigate.
  1. Listed by Ann Arriola Plant • DRE #00613099 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 256 Cambridge Avenue

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Carport - 2 Or More, Int Access From Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Marina, San Francisco, Bridge(s)
LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 03:44 PM

Property Details for 256 Cambridge Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41117811
Days on Compass16
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,103 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Ann Arriola Plant, DRE #00613099

Sold By Compass, Coby Wilson, DRE #02109585

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Building Information for 256 Cambridge Avenue

Stories2Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,103 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,825 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,333

Property Taxes

$492

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 256 Cambridge Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Accessible Approach/Ramp, See Remarks
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Florida/Screen Room, In-Law Unit, Media / Home Theater, Laundry Room, Au Pair
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, BonusRoom, Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Florida/Screen Room, In-Law Quarters, MediaRoom, Kitchen, Laundry
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Tile
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Retreat, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Sloped Down, Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8103
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8103.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2762
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Dog Run, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Patio Enclosed, Storage, Fenced Front Yard, Full Fence
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Acres: 0.19
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Amhearst-Yale-Combridge
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-093-003-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 256 Cambridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41117811

$2,120,000
Dec 19, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41117811

$2,120,000
Dec 11, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923336630

$2,120,000
Dec 5, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41117811

Dec 5, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41117811

Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41117811

$1,395,000
Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41117811

$1,395,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2025

Sold

EBRD #41117811

$2,120,000
12/19/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41117811

$2,120,000
12/11/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923336630

$2,120,000
12/05/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41117811

12/05/2025

Pending

EBRD #41117811

11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41117811

$1,395,000
11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41117811

$1,395,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 256 Cambridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$135,426Additions$181,640Total$317,066
Tax Record2025$5,905 ($492 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,762 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,762 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,103 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1950ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-093-003-4

Schools near 256 Cambridge Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Ann Arriola Plant, DRE #00613099

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