$1,290,000
SOLD APR 17, 2026

290 Colgate Ave Kensington, CA 94708

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,216 Sq Ft
4,000 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 17, 2026

$1,061 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

31 on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2026

Transparent price! Incredible opportunity: World class views, indoor-outdoor flow & single level living in this dreamy ranch style sanctuary. The moment you enter into the first courtyard your your spirit will be lifted. Upon entering the Spanish inspired inner courtyard it's easy to see your life taking shape. Stepping through the front door you are greeted with glimpses of the stunning views to follow. This home is laid out for relaxed easy living. The sun drenched living room offers unparalleled view of San Francisco & the Golden Gate Bridge. Go straight out to the spacious deck to enjoy the SF views. Entertaining is a breeze on the deck or the lrg lower patio level. The eat-in kitchen opens out to the courtyard for great outdoor dining options. 2 large bedrms 1 full bath w/ walk-in shower & a deep tup. Detached 1+ car garage opens to interior courtyard & lrg useful storage area under deck. Great location just a few blocks to Kensington Hilltop Park tennis courts or Wildcat Canyon hiking trails. Just over 1/2 mile to Young's Market, Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee & Kensington Deli. Only 1 mile Tilden's Little Farm, Jewel Lake, tons of gorgeous picnic spots & hiking trails. Easy trip to North Berkeley Solano Ave & Northbrae shops or El Cerrito Plaza options plus BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leif Jenssen

Vanguard Properties License #01182699 Listed on: 03/04/2026

Vanguard Properties

Co-Listed By

Tamir Mansour

Vanguard Properties License #01950551

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Prokup

Red Oak Realty License #01865014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Views of the Bay Bridge
  • Bridge
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Level-in
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to parking rules

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.09
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Bridge(s), Mt Tamalpais
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBVP 02
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBVP 02
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Basement: Partial
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1216
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Ell, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 1
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Builder Name: Level-in
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Size Limited
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, None (Irrigation)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2026
Closed on
Apr 8, 2026
Sold by
Morad Movassaghi and M & A Family Trust
Bought by
Sherstney Eduard
Seller's Agent
Leif Jenssen
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Prokup
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,290,000
Premium/Discount to List
$195,000
17.81%
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-78.37%
Original Mortgage
$1,032,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,032,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,305

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Movassaghi Ali Morad
Bought by
Movassaghi

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Atai Maryam
Bought by
Movassaghi Ali Morad

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$820,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2017
Sold by
Thompson Leonti H and Thompson Esther S
Bought by
Thompson Leonti H and Thompson Esther S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2016
Sold by
Roupe Esther S
Bought by
Roupe Esther S and Thompson Leonti H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$687,500
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2000
Sold by
Roupe Mark D and Roupe Esther S
Bought by
Roupe Esther S
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,290,000 Old Republic Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,025,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,032,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $820,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $687,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2026 04/17/26 Sold $1,290,000 +3.2% $1,061 / Sq Ft
04/04/2026 04/04/26 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2026 03/31/26 Price Changed $1,250,000 +14.2% $1,028 / Sq Ft
03/04/2026 03/04/26 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $900 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $16,691 $1,166,270 $910,261 $256,009
2024 $16,015 $1,143,403 $892,413 $250,990
2023 $16,015 $1,120,984 $874,915 $246,069
2022 $15,709 $1,099,005 $857,760 $241,245
2021 $15,659 $1,077,457 $840,942 $236,515
2019 $14,750 $1,045,500 $816,000 $229,500
2018 $14,327 $1,025,000 $800,000 $225,000
2017 $6,237 $376,633 $281,292 $95,341
2016 $6,114 $369,249 $275,777 $93,472
2015 $6,125 $363,703 $271,635 $92,068
2014 $6,085 $356,580 $266,315 $90,265
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41125969

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-142-013-4

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