NOT LISTED FOR SALE

230 Yale Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,793,000 - $2,110,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,353 Sq Ft
$854/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 29, 2024

Last sale price $2,100,000 $892 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,228 / mo

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Tudor Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Stone Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome home to 230 Yale Ave, a transcendental 4BR/4BA Tudor home in the tranquil hills of Kensington. With a reimagined flow & modern design, this home was stunningly remodeled from studs to stucco while embracing its history & charm. Main floor open layout emphasizes the western vistas of San Francisco & Golden Gate Bridge, as well as the abundant natural light. Chef’s kitchen features: custom cabinetry, large island, stainless steel Bertazzoni appliances, quartz counters & walnut floating shelves. Main level includes: primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom & walk-in closet, second bedroom for nursery or home office & hall bathroom. Custom, modern staircase opens to the lower-level family room with wet bar & wine refrigerator. Sliders with easy access to the wrap-around deck, leading to the yard below with patio for relaxing & dining. Lower level also includes: two bedrooms with two bathrooms (one is a second primary suite with walk-in closet); spacious laundry room with numerous cabinets & sink; utility room; and attached garage with EV charger & additional storage. The property is moments from award-winning Hilltop Elementary, Upper Kensington shops/cafes, Tilden Park, Solano Ave, UC Berkeley, Colusa Circle & downtown San Francisco by AC Transit, BART or freeway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Dickinson

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01918183 Listed on: 09/06/2024

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Waggoner

District Homes License #02084131

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5700710014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON
  • Directions: See GPS
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Utility Room, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Guest, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 5700710014
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2024
Closed on
Oct 23, 2024
Sold by
Stroud Development
Bought by
Balram Family Trust and Balram
Seller's Agent
Joshua Dickinson
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Waggoner
District Homes
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
10.82%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$2,008,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$91,458
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.11%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Outstanding Balance
$754,388
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,254,154

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2024
Sold by
Stroud Development Inc
Bought by
Stroud Development

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2022
Sold by
Bookstein Kuehner Living Trust
Bought by
Stroud Development Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2013
Sold by
Bookstein Norman A
Bought by
Bookstein Norman A and Kuehner Gillian E
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Balram Family Trust $2,100,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Stroud Development -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Stroud Development Inc $1,265,000 Fidelity National Title
Bookstein Norman A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Balram Family Trust $765,000
Previous Owner Stroud Development $250,000
Previous Owner Stroud Development Inc $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,100,000 -- --
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Sold $2,100,000 -10.6% $892 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Price Changed $2,350,000 +24.0% $999 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $805 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $28,931 $2,100,000 $1,600,000 $500,000
2024 $18,424 $1,316,106 $1,108,026 $208,080
2023 $18,424 $1,290,300 $1,086,300 $204,000
2022 $6,523 $367,924 $198,682 $169,242
2021 $6,485 $360,711 $194,787 $165,924
2019 $6,170 $350,013 $189,010 $161,003
2018 $6,042 $343,151 $185,304 $157,847
2017 $5,959 $336,423 $181,671 $154,752
2016 $5,925 $329,827 $178,109 $151,718
2015 $5,944 $324,874 $175,434 $149,440
2014 $5,878 $318,511 $171,998 $146,513
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41072340

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-071-001-4

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