269 Colgate Avenue

Sold 5/25/23
Sold 5/25/23
Located in the town of Kensington.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,070,000
2 beds1,163 sqft$920/sqft
269 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,000 sq ftLot Size
1946Year Built
$920/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Whimsical 1948, "lite" fixer with Golden Gate views. 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom with a great open concept floor plan and a detached 1+ car garage / workshop. Sweeping SF and bay views from the living, dining and kitchen area. Beautifully refinished hardwood oak floors throughout. Spacious living room with original wood burning fireplace. Open kitchen with SF views is perfect place to entertain. 1 bedroom and bath set up as a primary suite and opens out to the backyard. Second bath features a clawfoot...Whimsical 1948, "lite" fixer with Golden Gate views. 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom with a great open concept floor plan and a detached 1+ car garage / workshop. Sweeping SF and bay views from the living, dining and kitchen area. Beautifully refinished hardwood oak floors throughout. Spacious living room with original wood burning fireplace. Open kitchen with SF views is perfect place to entertain. 1 bedroom and bath set up as a primary suite and opens out to the backyard. Second bath features a clawfoot tub. Detached 1+ car garage toward the back of the property. Large attic with pull down ladder for storage. Just blocks to miles of hiking in Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park. Near the Little Farm and Merry go round. Less then a 1 mile to Young's Market, the Inn Kensington and Country Cheese Coffee shop.
  • Listed by: Leif Jenssen DRE #01182699 • Red Oak Realty
  • Listed by: Tamir Mansour DRE #01950551 • Red Oak Realty
Listing closed: 05/25/2023 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41026084

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,210,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

121.2%

Kensington, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Leif Jenssen, DRE #01182699; Red Oak Realty, Tamir Mansour, DRE #01950551

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Property Information for 269 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: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 3
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,000 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Tub, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Description: Level, Backyard, Front Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1163
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s)
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Beloit or Kenyon to Colgate
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-192-027-3
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • 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 269 Colgate Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41026084

$1,070,000—
May 25, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41026084

$1,070,000—
May 22, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511587072

$1,070,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41026084

$1,070,000
05/25/2023

Sold

EBRD #41026084

$1,070,000
05/22/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511587072

$1,070,000

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

Public Records for 269 Colgate Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$965,699Additions$169,793Total$1,135,492
Tax Record2025$16,006 ($1,334 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,163 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,163 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-192-027

Schools near 269 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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