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$995,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 hours ago

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255 Stanford Ave,Kensington, CA 94708

255 Stanford AveKensingtonCA94708

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    255 Stanford Ave,Kensington, CA 94708
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    255 Stanford Ave,Kensington, CA 94708
    255 Stanford AveKensingtonCA94708
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    255 Stanford Ave,Kensington, CA 94708
    255 Stanford AveKensingtonCA94708
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    255 Stanford Ave,Kensington, CA 94708
    255 Stanford AveKensingtonCA94708
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Mid-century modern home with breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, and Mt. Tamalpais. An open floor plan captures the views from the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a natural flow for both everyday living and entertaining, with seamless access to an expansive deck for indoor-outdoor living. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a modern kitchen, two full bathrooms, a bright laundry room, and a flexible office space. Each bedroom features its own updated en-suite bath. Recent improvements include newer windows, updated electrical, EV charger installation, a newer deck, added wall insulation, and upgraded plumbing. Approximately 0.3 miles to shops and amenities in Kensington Village.

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General

  • Price: $995,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41125191
  • Updated: 2/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Electric, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Engineered Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Contra Costa
  • Subdivision: Kensington
  • Driving Directions: Yale to Stanford

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Roof: Flat
  • Stories/Levels: One Story
  • Year Built: 1948

Lot Features

  • Property View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, City, Mt Tamalpais
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 4000
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Front Yard

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $925

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 5700930133

Listed by Compass, Simone Hoover

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Details
Price
Change
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2/25/2026
Listed
$995,000
-32.08%
MLS
12/03/2021
Sold
$1,465,000
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Tax History for 255 Stanford Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$21,571
4%
$1,554,669
2%
2023
$20,686
—
$1,524,186
2%
2023
$20,686
1%
$1,494,300
2%
2022
$20,511
760%
$1,465,000
2124%
2021
$2,385
4%
$65,884
1%
2020
$2,295
2%
$65,209
2%
2019
$2,240
3%
$63,931
2%
2018
$2,165
1%
$62,679
2%
2017
$2,139
1%
$61,451
2%
2016
$2,112
—
$60,247
2%
2015
$2,105
—
$59,343
2%
2014
$2,115
2%
$58,182
—
2013
$2,069
—
$57,920
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255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41125191) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 255 Stanford Ave is currently listed for $995,000 and was received on February 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 255 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.

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