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251 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
$1,398,000
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Property Description
Cool crisp modern lines, walls of glass, and captivating views of the Golden Gate, Bay, Bridge, Cityscape and beyond. Sophisticated 3+BR/2.5BA mid-century modern on the border of Berkeley. Enjoy the best of California living from this turnkey split-level home built in 1959 that features a open living room with fireplace, light-filled dining room, an updated chef's kitchen, a spacious separate plus room that offers flexible uses and easeful indoor-outdoor flow to view/sun deck. Inviting rear patio and garden with mature landscaping. Ideal for entertaining, relaxing, playing and/or gardening. Other highlights include hardwood floors, dual paned windows, and updates through out. Impeccably maintained by long time owners. Centrally located in Kensington, blocks to awarded Hilltop school, public and regional parks, 8 min. to UC Berk, and 30 min. to SF by car. A stroll down the hill to Village shops and dining.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 251 Stanford Ave
General
- Price: $1,398,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 41058927
- Updated: 5/9/2024
- Added to Site: 23 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Bonus Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Windows Doors
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
- Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Stone Counter, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Updated Kitchen
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Laundry Room, 220-Volt Outlet, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Contra Costa
- Subdivision: Upper Kensington
- Driving Directions: Yale to Stanford
School Information
- School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
- Elem School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
- High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
- Model: Hip and Modern
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
- Stories/Levels: Two Story
- Year Built: 1959
Lot Features
- Property View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
- Lot Dimensions: 4515
- Lot Features: Premium Lot
- Lot Description: Premium Lot
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $652
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 5700920092
Listed by Compass, Ruth Frassetto
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Schools
Schools serving 251 Stanford Ave
School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
90 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708 | K-6 | 0.5 mi | |
7125 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi | |
540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 251 Stanford Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2024
Listed
$1,398,000
86.4%
MLS
6/03/2008
Sold
$750,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 251 Stanford Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$13,764
1%
$946,872
2%
2022
$13,570
—
$928,307
2%
2021
$13,518
4%
$910,106
1%
2020
$12,942
2%
$900,775
2%
2019
$12,742
3%
$883,114
2%
2018
$12,372
2%
$865,799
2%
2017
$12,178
—
$848,823
2%
2016
$12,136
—
$832,180
2%
2015
$12,178
1%
$819,681
2%
2014
$12,067
14%
$803,626
16%
2013
$10,550
—
$695,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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251 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41058927) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 251 Stanford Ave is currently listed for $1,398,000 and was received on May 08, 2024. Want to learn more about 251 Stanford 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.