212 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$2,145,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
4 Full Baths
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Stunning New Listing! Timeless 1930s architecture, elevated with sophisticated updates and mesmerizing San Francisco Bay views. Dramatic picture window, generous living areas, well designed updated eat-in kitchen with Viking range/grill, wide-plank hardwood floors, warm wood accents, new energy efficient recessed lighting and curated finishes throughout. Flexible layout offers excellent separation of space, including a primary/guest suite, two additional bedrooms with access to their own baths, plus a serene primary retreat with newly remodeled spa-like bath and additional family room. Indoor-outdoor entertaining shines across two expansive decks, complemented by a hot-tub pad for stary nights. Beautiful, landscaped yards with level lawn, mature fruit trees and garden beds. A skylit, detached studio/office with updated 220V wiring, sewer compliant, new highly efficient heating system and 3-year-old roof complete this exceptional Upper Kensington retreat. Two blocks to Arlington shops, coffee & restaurants, AC Transit commuter bus and .07 miles to storybook time at the library and highly rated Hilltop Elementary. A truly special place - Welcome Home!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 212 Yale Ave

General

Sold For: $2,145,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41132020
Added to Site: 68 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 4

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Kitchen: 220-Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Front

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: Upper Kensington
Driving Directions: Arlington to Oberlin to Yale..

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Zoned

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Exterior Const.: Stucco, Wood Shingles
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: Tri-Level
Living Area: 2,218 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1936

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Dimensions: 5227.2
Lot Features: Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Rear
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $766

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5700420168

Listed by Compass, Karen Richmond
Sold by The Grubb Co. Inc., Laura Arechiga

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Schools

Schools serving 212 Yale Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Kensington Elementary School 90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708	K-6	0.5 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	7-8	1.8 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	9-12	0.8 mi

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Price & Sales History for 212 Yale Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/20/2026

Sold

$2,145,000

26.33%

MLS

4/24/2026

Listed

$1,698,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Beds
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Total Baths
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Acres

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Beds
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Total Baths

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Beds
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Total Baths

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Beds
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Total Baths

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Beds
4
Total Baths

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212 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41132020) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,145,000 on May 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 212 Yale Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kensington? You can browse all Kensington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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