NOT LISTED FOR SALE

244 Colgate Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,539,000 - $2,204,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,839 Sq Ft
$626/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2020

Last sale price $1,380,000 $486 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,407/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of December 2020

Private courtyard lush with a vegetable garden and mature trees greets you as you enter this private oasis. The living and dining room combine and make for ample entertainment space. Enjoy sweeping bay views from the main floor and upstairs bedrooms. The newly updated chef’s kitchen complete with a commercial grade stove, stone counters, and subway tile backsplash make cooking a joy. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms can be configured to include a home office and a fully functioning in-law unit with its own laundry and kitchenette. The split heating and A/C system allow for personalized temperature throughout the house. The backyard garden and lawn allow for more gardening and play. On top of all these wondrous features this home is just minutes from Kensington Elementary, hiking trails, and the shopping areas of Kensington or Solano Avenue

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Saraya Motley

Compass License #01265873 Listed on: 11/05/2020

Co-Listed By

Simon Motley

Compass License #01798658

Last Buyer's Agent

Elisa Lumbre

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate VBP License #01452280

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate VBP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,706

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5701800087

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,706

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCCPSS01
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Westminister-Kenyon- Colgate
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Siding - Other
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: MultiUnits
  • Cooling: Multi Units, See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500
  • Parcel Number: 5701800087
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2020
Closed on
Dec 15, 2020
Sold by
Carnegie Jeffrey T and Flom Caitlin P
Bought by
Flom Walter D and Fadenrecht Gail R
Seller's Agent
Saraya Motley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elisa Lumbre
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate VBP
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$180,000
15%
Current Estimated Value
$1,776,727

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$396,727
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.92%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$179,286
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$1,473,006

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2010
Sold by
Ogburn Brenda and Richerson Debra A
Bought by
Carnegie Jeffrey T and Flom Caitlin P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2002
Sold by
Cecile N Mccann Revocable Trust
Bought by
Mccann Cecile N and Ogburn Brenda
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Flom Walter D $1,380,000 Chicago Title Company
Carnegie Jeffrey T $799,000 Placer Title Company
Mccann Cecile N -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Flom Walter D $200,000
Open Flom Walter D $822,375
Previous Owner Carnegie Jeffrey T $50,000
Previous Owner Carnegie Jeffrey T $36,000
Previous Owner Carnegie Jeffrey T $417,000
Previous Owner Carnegie Jeffrey T $417,000
Previous Owner Mccann Cecile N $109,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,380,000 -- --
12/22/2020 12/22/20 Sold $1,380,000 +15.0% $486 / Sq Ft
11/18/2020 11/18/20 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2020 11/05/20 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $423 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $20,706 $1,493,754 $1,136,553 $357,201
2024 $20,328 $1,464,466 $1,114,268 $350,198
2023 $20,328 $1,435,752 $1,092,420 $343,332
2022 $20,093 $1,407,600 $1,071,000 $336,600
2021 $20,069 $1,380,000 $1,050,000 $330,000
2019 $13,594 $924,557 $842,288 $82,269
2018 $13,213 $906,429 $825,773 $80,656
2017 $13,011 $888,657 $809,582 $79,075
2016 $12,970 $871,233 $793,708 $77,525
2015 $13,016 $858,147 $781,786 $76,361
2014 $12,879 $841,338 $766,472 $74,866
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Saraya Motley

    Compass

  • Simon Motley

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Simon Motley

    Compass

    (925) 444-4329

    2 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Simon Motley
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  • Elisa Lumbre

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Elisa Lumbre

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate VBP

    (408) 997-9999

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Elisa Lumbre
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40928188

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 570-180-008-7

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94708

244 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA

This home is located at 244 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 since 05 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,776,727, approximately $625 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 244 Colgate Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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