290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$1,290,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Transparent price! Incredible opportunity: World class views, indoor-outdoor flow & single level living in this dreamy ranch style sanctuary. The moment you enter into the first courtyard your your spirit will be lifted. Upon entering the Spanish inspired inner courtyard it's easy to see your life taking shape. Stepping through the front door you are greeted with glimpses of the stunning views to follow. This home is laid out for relaxed easy living. The sun drenched living room offers unparalleled view of San Francisco & the Golden Gate Bridge. Go straight out to the spacious deck to enjoy the SF views. Entertaining is a breeze on the deck or the lrg lower patio level. The eat-in kitchen opens out to the courtyard for great outdoor dining options. 2 large bedrms 1 full bath w/ walk-in shower & a deep tup. Detached 1+ car garage opens to interior courtyard & lrg useful storage area under deck. Great location just a few blocks to Kensington Hilltop Park tennis courts or Wildcat Canyon hiking trails. Just over 1/2 mile to Young's Market, Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee & Kensington Deli. Only 1 mile Tilden's Little Farm, Jewel Lake, tons of gorgeous picnic spots & hiking trails. Easy trip to North Berkeley Solano Ave & Northbrae shops or El Cerrito Plaza options plus BART.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 290 Colgate Ave

General

Sold For: $1,290,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41125969
Added to Site: 97 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: Dining Ell, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Laundry: In Basement

Exterior

Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Size Limited

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: Upper Kensington
Driving Directions: Grizzly to Beloit to Colgate

School Information

School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Elem 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, None (Irrigation)

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Model: Ranch
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 1,216 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1939

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Bridge(s), Mt Tamalpais
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Dimensions: 4000
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,028

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5701420134

Listed by Vanguard Properties, Leif Jenssen and Vanguard Properties, Tamir Mansour
Sold by Red Oak Realty, Shannon Prokup

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— 290 Colgate Ave —

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Vanguard Properties
Tamir Mansour

Vanguard Properties

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Schools

Schools serving 290 Colgate 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	1 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 290 Colgate Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/17/2026

Sold

$1,290,000

3.2%

MLS

3/31/2026

Price Increased

$1,250,000

14.16%

MLS

3/04/2026

Listed

$1,095,000

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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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0.1258
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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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290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41125969) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,290,000 on April 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 290 Colgate 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.

290 Colgate Ave Kensington, CA 94708