256 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$2,120,000

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

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Property Description

LEVEL-IN with a PANORAMIC BAY VIEW! The perfect buy-down-buyers dream, or for multigenerational living, with great separation, and wheelchair accessible spaces, there are many possibilities. Unassuming in the front, then step through the front door and WOW, a 3-bridge view! Enclosed garden in the front opens to a sunroom with a fireplace and a spacious kitchen, plus 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, all on the entry level.* Downstairs, you'll find an additional 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a family room with a kitchen, or it might make the perfect in-law suite** with a level yard and Bay views! 2-car garage with work space + 2 car parking in the driveway. Bed and Bath count differs. Buyer to investigate.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 256 Cambridge Ave

General

Sold For: $2,120,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41117811
Added to Site: 104 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Au Pair, Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Florida/Screen Room, In-Law Floorplan, Counter - Solid Surface
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Features: Tile
Primary Bathroom: Shower Over Tub, Tile

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Kitchen Island, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Carport - 2 Or More, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: Kensington
Driving Directions: Amhearst-Yale-Combridge

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: None
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Roof: Composition Shingles
Windows: Window Coverings
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 2,762 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1946

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Marina, San Francisco, Bridge(s)
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Dimensions: 8276.4
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Level
Fencing (Description): Fenced, Front Yard, Full

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $505

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5700930034

Listed by Red Oak Realty, Ann Arriola Plant
Sold by Compass, Coby Wilson

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Schools

Schools serving 256 Cambridge 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	2 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	9-12	0.9 mi

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

Price & Sales History for 256 Cambridge Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/19/2025

Sold

$2,120,000

51.97%

MLS

11/19/2025

Listed

$1,395,000

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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 Bath
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Sq. Ft.

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Beds
2
Total Baths

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Beds
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Beds
2
Total Baths

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Beds
2
Total Baths

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256 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41117811) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,120,000 on December 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 256 Cambridge 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.

256 Cambridge Ave Kensington, CA 94708