$1,270,000
SOLD APR 3, 2025

274 Grizzly Peak Blvd Kensington, CA 94708

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,339 Sq Ft
5,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$948 Per Sq Ft

28% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Partial Gulf or Ocean Views
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • No HOA
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2025

This tranquil, level-in Mid-century home sits quietly at the top of the hill in Kensington, offering a peaceful retreat in the East Bay. A thoughtfully landscaped front garden with a cozy seating area sets a welcoming tone before you even go inside. Sunlight warms the living room, where large, newly installed windows frame peek-a-boo views and the landscaped backyard. A handsome fireplace and beautifully refinished hardwood floors anchor the living room, which flows gracefully into the dining room. The generously sized bedroom provides a comfortable retreat from the public spaces, while the newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom add modern touches without losing the home’s classic charm. Lovely hardwood floors add to the Mid-century appeal of the dining room, kitchen, hallways, and bedroom. Conveniently, the washer and dryer are on the main floor, just off the kitchen. Below, a separate, large, attached storage area offers versatile space for bikes, tools, and more. The roomy two-car garage and driveway simplify parking while also allowing expansion potential*. With Tilden Park just moments away, nature trails are close at hand whenever you need a breath of fresh air. Peaceful yet near local amenities, this home blends timeless design with all the East Bay has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Devin Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #01820096 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

David A. Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #00901536

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Bishop

Red Oak Realty License #01245471

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,992

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Bay or Harbor Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5702220202

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,992

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Solano > Marin > Grizzly Peak
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Partial
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Storage
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Cabinets, In Kitchen
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5500
  • Parcel Number: 5702220202
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Mar 26, 2025
Sold by
Barbrack David S and Barbrack Janet D
Bought by
Moradi Tohid Saeed
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Grace Bishop
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$275,000
27.64%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$1,261,177

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,823
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.24%
Original Mortgage
$952,500
Outstanding Balance
$950,074
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$320,995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2017
Sold by
Barbrack Richard N
Bought by
Barbrack David S and Barbrack Janet D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2013
Sold by
Barbrack Richard N
Bought by
Barbrack Richard N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2003
Sold by
Barbrack Richard N and Barbrack Shirley R
Bought by
Barbrack Richard N and Barbrack Shirley R
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,270,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $952,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Sold $1,270,000 +27.6% $948 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $995,000 -- $743 / 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 $5,992 $335,110 $234,180 $100,930
2024 $5,992 $328,540 $229,589 $98,951
2023 $5,883 $322,099 $225,088 $97,011
2022 $5,765 $315,784 $220,675 $95,109
2021 $5,705 $309,594 $216,349 $93,245
2019 $5,397 $300,413 $209,933 $90,480
2018 $5,276 $294,523 $205,817 $88,706
2017 $5,200 $288,749 $201,782 $86,967
2016 $5,167 $283,088 $197,826 $85,262
2015 $5,171 $278,837 $194,855 $83,982
2014 $5,095 $273,376 $191,039 $82,337
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41088213

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-222-020-2