Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
72 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,725,000 Price
269 Colgate Ave Kensington, CA 94708
Kensington AreaEstimated Value: $1,084,000 - $1,283,501
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,163
Sq Ft
$1,004/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Wood Flooring
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
- No HOA
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of May 2023Whimsical 1948, "lite" fixer with Golden Gate views. 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom with a great open concept floor plan and a detached 1+ car garage / workshop. Sweeping SF and bay views from the living, dining and kitchen area. Beautifully refinished hardwood oak floors throughout. Spacious living room with original wood burning fireplace. Open kitchen with SF views is perfect place to entertain. 1 bedroom and bath set up as a primary suite and opens out to the backyard. Second bath features a clawfoot tub. Detached 1+ car garage toward the back of the property. Large attic with pull down ladder for storage. Just blocks to miles of hiking in Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park. Near the Little Farm and Merry go round. Less then a 1 mile to Young's Market, the Inn Kensington and Country Cheese Coffee shop.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Vanguard Properties License #01182699 Listed on: 05/03/2023
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1946
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Bridge
- Mount Tamalpais
Home Design
- Concrete Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Upper Kensington Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5701920273
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 3, 2023
Closed on
May 22, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Leif Jenssen
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$1,070,000
Premium/Discount to List
$271,000
33.92%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$97,625
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.71%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 23, 2022
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
$1,953,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 25, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Kensington, CA
-
Eileen Townsend
-
Marc Guay
Marc Guay
(628) 230-5948
38 Total Sales
8 in Kensington
$1.3M - $2.7M Price Range
-
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
(510) 495-1339
83 Total Sales
32 in Kensington
$1M - $2.8M Price Range
-
Alexis Thompson
Alexis Thompson
Responds QuicklyVillage Associates Real Estate
(510) 422-0708
71 Total Sales
4 in Kensington
$1.6M - $2.5M Price Range
-
Ann Wilkins
Ann Wilkins
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
(510) 616-4757
19 Total Sales
2 in Kensington
$1,250,000 Price Range
-
Derek Han
Derek Han
Bhg Reliance Partners
(510) 851-9881
147 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,750,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,070,000 | Old Republic Title | ||
| -- | Fnc Title Services | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,953,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $625,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $469,342 | ||
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $162,377 | ||
| Previous Owner | $160,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $244,709 | ||
| Previous Owner | $250,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,070,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/25/2023 05/25/23 | Sold | $1,070,000 | +33.9% | $920 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2023 05/16/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/03/2023 05/03/23 | For Sale | $799,000 | -- | $687 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 | $16,006 | $1,135,492 | $965,699 | $169,793 |
| 2025 | $16,006 | $1,113,228 | $946,764 | $166,464 |
| 2024 | $4,771 | $1,091,400 | $928,200 | $163,200 |
| 2023 | $4,771 | $256,415 | $182,193 | $74,222 |
| 2022 | $4,667 | $251,388 | $178,621 | $72,767 |
| 2021 | $4,607 | $246,460 | $175,119 | $71,341 |
| 2019 | $4,357 | $239,152 | $169,926 | $69,226 |
| 2018 | $4,268 | $234,464 | $166,595 | $67,869 |
| 2017 | $4,208 | $229,868 | $163,329 | $66,539 |
| 2016 | $4,176 | $225,362 | $160,127 | $65,235 |
| 2015 | $4,177 | $221,978 | $157,722 | $64,256 |
| 2014 | $4,159 | $217,631 | $154,633 | $62,998 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Leif Jenssen
Seller's Agent in 2023
Leif Jenssen
Vanguard Properties
(510) 590-4290
47 Total Sales
-
Tamir Mansour
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Tamir Mansour
Vanguard Properties
(510) 590-4290
68 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41026084
APN: 570-192-027-3
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