255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$1,275,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Car Garage
Updated 19 hours ago

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 255 Stanford Ave

General

Sold For: $1,275,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41125191
Added to Site: 48 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
Living Area: 1,076 Sq. Ft.
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
Sold by Red Oak Realty, Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo

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Schools

Schools serving 255 Stanford Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Kensington Elementary School 90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708	K-6	0.6 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	7-8	1.9 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	9-12	0.9 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 255 Stanford Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/10/2026

Sold

$1,275,000

28.14%

MLS

2/25/2026

Listed

$995,000

—

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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Updated 3 days ago

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Beds
1
Total Bath

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Just Listed

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Residential Lots
Active
Updated 3 days ago

0.03
Acres

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Active
Updated 20 hours ago

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Beds
2
Total Baths

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2
Beds
2
Total Baths

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1
Bed
1
Total Bath
582
Sq. Ft.

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Active
Updated 4 days ago

5
Beds
5
Total Baths

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Active
Updated 4 days ago

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,876
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Single Family
Active
Updated 3 days ago

4
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,332
Sq. Ft.

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Sold

$1,200,000

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Single Family
Closed

2
Beds
4
Total Baths

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$1,100,000

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Single Family
Closed

2
Beds
1
Total Bath

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$1,400,000

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Single Family
Closed

2
Beds
2
Total Baths

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Sold

$1,395,000

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths

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Sold by Compass, Priscilla Rice

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255 Stanford Ave Kensington, CA 94708