265 Colgate Avenue

Sold 7/30/20
Sold 7/30/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,180,000
2 beds1,442 sqft$818/sqft
265 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,000 sq ftLot Size
1939Year Built
$818/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this wonderful light-filled 1930 ‘s bungalow with filtered views of the San Francisco Bay. During an extensive remodel in 2018, the existing footprint of the kitchen, sunroom ,and dining area was thoughtfully reimagined into a bright chef’s kitchen, a dining area with partial views of the Bay, a laundry room, and access to the rear gardens. There are two generous bedrooms, and a room for a home office. The bathroom has been recently updated. It is hard to forget the graceful living room...Welcome to this wonderful light-filled 1930 ‘s bungalow with filtered views of the San Francisco Bay. During an extensive remodel in 2018, the existing footprint of the kitchen, sunroom ,and dining area was thoughtfully reimagined into a bright chef’s kitchen, a dining area with partial views of the Bay, a laundry room, and access to the rear gardens. There are two generous bedrooms, and a room for a home office. The bathroom has been recently updated. It is hard to forget the graceful living room with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and gas fireplace. The living room’s western exposure affords beautiful light, and San Francisco Bay views are delightful. The rear gardens are private, and perfect for al fresco dining or play. The property enjoys an expansive garage, big enough for bicycles and cars. 265 Colgate is close to the Kensington shopping corridor, and very near multiple bus stops for the San Francisco Express bus, BART , UC Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley, and El Cerrito.
  • Listed by: CANDICE ECONOMIDES DRE #01205869 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
  • Listed by: DAVID HILL DRE #01387025 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 07/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40909243

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,270,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

127.6%

Kensington, CA

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Sold By RED OAK REALTY, Stacey Merryman, DRE #01448191

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Property Information for 265 Colgate Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Contra Costa County
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Other, Enclosed Garage
  • View: Golden Gate Bridge, Partial, San Francisco, Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,000 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Starter
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Primary Bath Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1442
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Patio, Side Yard
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Kenyon Avenue to Colgate Avenue
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-192-026-5
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 265 Colgate Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40909243

$1,180,000—
Jul 30, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40909243

$1,180,000—
Jul 22, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #673719176

$1,180,000

+9.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40909243

$1,180,000
07/30/2020

Sold

EBRD #40909243

$1,180,000
07/22/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #673719176

$1,180,000

+9.3% / yr

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

Public Records for 265 Colgate Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,048,875Additions$269,649Total$1,318,524
Tax Record2025$18,327 ($1,527 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,389 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,389 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1950ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-192-026

Schools near 265 Colgate Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
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

Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
CharterK to 8

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 265 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$1,180,000
2
1,442
4,000
269 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$1,070,000
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1,163
4,000
263 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
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1,423
4,000
261 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
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2
1,135
4,000
271 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
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4,000
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