NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Stanford Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,413,000 - $1,643,408

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,145 Sq Ft
$707/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2024

Last sale price $1,465,000 $683 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,442/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2024

Cool crisp modern lines, walls of glass, and captivating views of the Golden Gate, Bay, Bridge, Cityscape and beyond. Sophisticated 3+BR/2.5BA mid-century modern on the border of Berkeley. Enjoy the best of California living from this turnkey split-level home built in 1959 that features a open living room with fireplace, light-filled dining room, an updated chef's kitchen, a spacious separate plus room that offers flexible uses and easeful indoor-outdoor flow to view/sun deck. Inviting rear patio and garden with mature landscaping. Ideal for entertaining, relaxing, playing and/or gardening. Other highlights include hardwood floors, dual paned windows, and updates through out. Impeccably maintained by long time owners. Centrally located in Kensington, blocks to awarded Hilltop school, public and regional parks, 8 min. to UC Berk, and 30 min. to SF by car. A stroll down the hill to Village shops and dining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Frassetto

Vanguard Properties License #00779030 Listed on: 05/08/2024

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Colin Humber

Twin Oaks Real Estate Inc. License #02141225

Twin Oaks Real Estate Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,021

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 4,515 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Custom Mid-Cen
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision, Hip And Modern Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5700920092

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,021

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Yale to Stanford
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Windows Doors
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Custom Mid-Cen
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4515
  • Parcel Number: 5700920092
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2024
Closed on
Jun 26, 2024
Sold by
Nagel Laurence W
Bought by
Sliusarenko Lesia and Bustos Ignacio Soto
Seller's Agent
Ruth Frassetto
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Colin Humber
Twin Oaks Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$1,398,000
Sold Price
$1,465,000
Premium/Discount to List
$67,000
4.79%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$1,511,269

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$46,269
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,172,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,160,141
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$351,128

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2009
Sold by
Gleason Jean
Bought by
Nagel Laurence W

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
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2008
Sold by
Kuo Yi Ton
Bought by
Nagel Laurence W

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
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2003
Sold by
Tsao Theresa
Bought by
Tsao Roger
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
Sliusarenko Lesia $1,465,000 Old Republic Title
Nagel Laurence W -- Lsi Title Company
Nagel Laurence W $750,000 Old Republic Title Company
Tsao Roger -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sliusarenko Lesia $1,172,000
Previous Owner Nagel Laurence W $399,000
Previous Owner Nagel Laurence W $417,000
Previous Owner Nagel Laurence W $75,000
Previous Owner Nagel Laurence W $417,000
Previous Owner Tsao Roger $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,465,000 -- --
07/02/2024 07/02/24 Sold $1,465,000 +4.8% $683 / Sq Ft
06/01/2024 06/01/24 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2024 05/08/24 For Sale $1,398,000 -- $652 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $14,021 $1,494,300 $1,122,000 $372,300
2024 $13,764 $965,809 $701,826 $263,983
2023 $13,764 $946,872 $688,065 $258,807
2022 $13,570 $928,307 $674,574 $253,733
2021 $13,518 $910,106 $661,348 $248,758
2019 $12,742 $883,114 $641,733 $241,381
2018 $12,372 $865,799 $629,150 $236,649
2017 $12,178 $848,823 $616,814 $232,009
2016 $12,136 $832,180 $604,720 $227,460
2015 $12,178 $819,681 $595,637 $224,044
2014 $12,067 $803,626 $583,970 $219,656
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ruth Frassetto

    Vanguard Properties

    36 in this area

    82 Total Sales

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  • Colin Humber

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Colin Humber

    Twin Oaks Real Estate Inc.

    (408) 892-7600

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41058927

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-092-009-2

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94708

251 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA

This home is located at 251 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 since 08 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,516,602, approximately $707 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 251 Stanford 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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