NOT LISTED FOR SALE

295 Colgate Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,232,000 - $1,327,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,173 Sq Ft
$1,096/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2021

Last sale price $1,425,000 $1,215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,035/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2021

MOVE RIGHT IN! Light and Airy, easy one-level living. The perfect floor plan to enjoy city views and stunning sunsets, or head out to your private level garden. Oak plank floors in the public rooms; remodeled kitchen with built-in desk opens directly to the yard. The sun-filled primary bedroom has romantic views of the City while the third bedroom, with its door to the garden, makes a convenient office for those working from home. When you need a break, there’s the nearby Ye Old School Path trail. Parking for your EV is never a problem, with your EV charger in the 2-car garage, and parking for 2 cars in the driveway. Convenient location, just minutes to Kensington Hilltop Elementary School*, Tilden Park, and neighborhood shops in Kensington Village with Young's Market, Inn Kensington restaurant and Ace Hardware. Approximately 15-minutes to UC Berkeley. Many seismic upgrades. Interested parties should verify the school district and availability, as attendance is not guaranteed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Plant

Red Oak Realty License #00613099 Listed on: 10/06/2021

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

Lynn Signorelli

GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE License #02021710

Last Buyer's Agent

Tomi Thomas

Abio Properties License #01373550

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 570203009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 01
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Beloit or Kenyon to Colgate
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Office, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Enclosed, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, 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: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 570203009
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2021
Closed on
Oct 26, 2021
Sold by
Stefan Lulia and Ciupagea Cosmin Radu
Bought by
Miller Jocelyn A and The Jocelyn A Miller Living Tr
Seller's Agent
Ann Plant
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tomi Thomas
Abio Properties
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$430,000
43.22%
Current Estimated Value
$1,252,025

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$172,975
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.44%
Original Mortgage
$925,000
Outstanding Balance
$853,447
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$432,391

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2016
Sold by
Schroeder Carl and Schroeder Sarah
Bought by
Stefan Iulia and Ciupagea Cosmin Radu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2004
Sold by
Coyne Michaela
Bought by
Schroeder Carl and Schroeder Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
5.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1996
Sold by
Freeman and Julia
Bought by
Coyne Michaela
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Miller Jocelyn A $1,425,000 Chicago Title Company
Stefan Iulia $975,000 Old Republic Title Company
Schroeder Carl $630,000 First California Title
Coyne Michaela $261,000 Northwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Miller Jocelyn A $925,000
Previous Owner Stefan Iulia $780,000
Previous Owner Schroeder Carl $504,000
Closed Schroeder Carl $62,050
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,425,000 -- --
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Sold $1,425,000 +43.2% $1,215 / Sq Ft
10/12/2021 10/12/21 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2021 10/06/21 For Sale $995,000 -- $848 / 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 $17,936 $1,270,538 $1,061,208 $209,330
2024 $17,204 $1,245,626 $1,040,400 $205,226
2023 $17,204 $1,221,202 $1,020,000 $201,202
2022 $19,918 $1,425,000 $1,000,000 $425,000
2021 $15,232 $1,045,395 $830,956 $214,439
2019 $14,348 $1,014,390 $806,310 $208,080
2018 $13,921 $994,500 $790,500 $204,000
2017 $13,699 $975,000 $775,000 $200,000
2016 $11,008 $750,000 $550,000 $200,000
2015 $10,043 $662,500 $487,586 $174,914
2014 $9,699 $630,000 $463,667 $166,333
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40969822

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-203-009-8