Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,048 sqft$639/sqft
293 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,000 sq ftLot Size
1938Year Built
$639/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful home with views of the City, Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Fabulous. new gourmet kitchen opens to formal dining room and living room. Lovely random plank oak floors. 2 car attached garage with plentiful storage. Private lawn and patio, landscaped California native front garden. A must see!Beautiful home with views of the City, Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Fabulous. new gourmet kitchen opens to formal dining room and living room. Lovely random plank oak floors. 2 car attached garage with plentiful storage. Private lawn and patio, landscaped California native front garden. A must see!
  • Listed by: KATHY NITSAN DRE #00702786 • RED OAK REALTY
Listing closed: 07/17/2009 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40413299

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,030,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

122.5%

Kensington, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RED OAK REALTY, KATHY NITSAN, DRE #00702786

Sold By MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY, TERRY PEDERSEN, DRE #00338425

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Property Information for 293 Colgate Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: Not Listed
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Other
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,000 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Primary Bath Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room, Storage
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
  • Roof: Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1048
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Patio
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Census Tract: 3920.00
  • Parcel Number: 570-203-010
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Knightsen (925) 625-0073

Property History for 293 Colgate Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2009

Sold

EBRD #40413299

$670,000
Jul 7, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #272032460

$670,000

+2.9% / yr

Jun 17, 2009

Pending

EBRD #40413299

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2009

Sold

EBRD #40413299

$670,000
07/07/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #272032460

$670,000

+2.9% / yr

06/17/2009

Pending

EBRD #40413299

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

Public Records for 293 Colgate Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$782,077Additions$100,055Total$882,132
Tax Record2025$12,718 ($1,060 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,048 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1948ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-203-010

Schools near 293 Colgate 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 293 Colgate Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$670,000
2
1,048
4,000
$1,425,000
3
1,173
4,000
2
2
1,664
4,000
3
2
1,742
4,800
2
1
1,110
4,000
2
2
1,619
4,500

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