NOT LISTED FOR SALE

265 Colgate Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Kensington Area

Estimated Value: $1,342,000 - $1,452,892

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,442 Sq Ft
$964/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 30, 2020

Last sale price $1,180,000 $818 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,145 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2020

Welcome to this wonderful light-filled 1930 ‘s bungalow with filtered views of the San Francisco Bay. During an extensive remodel in 2018, the existing footprint of the kitchen, sunroom ,and dining area was thoughtfully reimagined into a bright chef’s kitchen, a dining area with partial views of the Bay, a laundry room, and access to the rear gardens. There are two generous bedrooms, and a room for a home office. The bathroom has been recently updated.It is hard to forget the graceful living room with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and gas fireplace. The living room’s western exposure affords beautiful light, and San Francisco Bay views are delightful. The rear gardens are private, and perfect for al fresco dining or play. The property enjoys an expansive garage, big enough for bicycles and cars. 265 Colgate is close to the Kensington shopping corridor, and very near multiple bus stops for the San Francisco Express bus, BART , UC Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley, and El Cerrito.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Candice Economides

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01205869 Listed on: 06/19/2020

Co-Listed By

David Hill

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01387025

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Merryman

Red Oak Realty License #01448191

Red Oak Realty

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5701920265

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: Upper Kensington
  • Directions: Kenyon Avenue to Colgate Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Other
  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Golden Gate Bridge, Partial, San Francisco, Water
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Other, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 5701920265

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2020
Closed on
Jul 22, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Candice Economides
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Merryman
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$185,000
18.59%
Current Estimated Value
$1,388,761

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$208,761
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Outstanding Balance
$665,102
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$725,371

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Kensington, CA

  • Eileen Townsend Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Eileen Townsend

    Compass

    (628) 250-3928

    72 Total Sales

    1 in Kensington

    $1,725,000 Price

    Eileen Townsend
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  • Marc Guay Real Estate Agent

    Marc Guay

    (628) 230-5948

    38 Total Sales

    8 in Kensington

    $1.3M - $2.7M Price Range

    Marc Guay
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  • TANIA BALAZS JACARD Real Estate Agent - Red Oak Realty

    TANIA BALAZS JACARD

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 495-1339

    83 Total Sales

    32 in Kensington

    $1M - $2.8M Price Range

    TANIA BALAZS JACARD
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  • Alexis Thompson Real Estate Agent - Village Associates Real Estate

    Alexis Thompson

    Responds Quickly

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (510) 422-0708

    71 Total Sales

    4 in Kensington

    $1.6M - $2.5M Price Range

    Alexis Thompson
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  • Ann Wilkins Real Estate Agent - Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

    Ann Wilkins

    Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

    (510) 616-4757

    19 Total Sales

    2 in Kensington

    $1,250,000 Price Range

    Ann Wilkins
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  • Derek Han Real Estate Agent - Bhg Reliance Partners

    Derek Han

    Bhg Reliance Partners

    (510) 851-9881

    147 Total Sales

    1 in Kensington

    $1,750,000 Price

    Derek Han
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,180,000 Chicago Title Company
$810,000 Chicago Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $765,600
Previous Owner $460,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,180,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,180,000 -- --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Sold $1,180,000 +18.6% $818 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2020 06/19/20 For Sale $995,000 -- $690 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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
2026 $18,327 $1,318,524 $1,048,875 $269,649
2025 $18,327 $1,292,671 $1,028,309 $264,362
2024 $17,432 $1,262,424 $1,008,147 $254,277
2023 $17,432 $1,237,672 $988,380 $249,292
2022 $17,125 $1,207,600 $969,000 $238,600
2021 $17,025 $1,180,000 $950,000 $230,000
2019 $12,681 $882,578 $726,927 $155,651
2018 $12,017 $842,724 $712,674 $130,050
2017 $11,827 $826,200 $698,700 $127,500
2016 $2,671 $101,384 $47,689 $53,695
2015 $2,664 $99,862 $46,973 $52,889
2014 $2,665 $97,906 $46,053 $51,853
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Candice Economides Real Estate Agent - The Grubb Co. Inc.

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Candice Economides

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 914-2927

    36 Total Sales

    Candice Economides
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    David Hill

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 847-2398

    26 Total Sales

    David Hill
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  • Stacey Merryman Real Estate Agent - Red Oak Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Stacey Merryman

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 919-9306

    57 Total Sales

    Stacey Merryman
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40909243

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-192-026-5

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94708

265 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA

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