$1,220,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

298 Grizzly Peak Blvd Kensington, CA 94708

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,209 Sq Ft
6,160 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,009 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of July 2025

Super Cali! Everything we love about California living is right here! Near LEVEL IN! Sensational light, bright level access indoor/outdoor living with mid century style & modern updates. Open the French doors, step out to sun trap front patio, kitchen & peaceful back patio with lemon tree and kitchen herbs. Plenty of sunny spaces for easy entertaining & enjoying the vibe. Surrounding elevated fence enclosing the home, creating that rare happy combination of both airy & open with cozy privacy. Solar panels, tesla battery, heat pump & gray water system. hot tub & outdoor shower nestled under the trees add to the essential updated eco-consciousness. Large attached garage for cars/and/or projects. LOTS of adjacent parks & hiking trails. WEST SIDE of Grizzly. Some existing Home Hardening. Come see this lovely & special California Dream!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Becker

License #01300170 Listed on: 06/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Davis

Red Oak Realty License #01366511

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,523

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,160 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Woods Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5702220269

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,523

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Woods
  • Directions: Grizzly @ Beloit
  • Architectural Style: See Remarks
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6160
  • Parcel Number: 5702220269

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Odonnell Anand Geeta and Odonnell James Kroitzsh
Bought by
Stanton Charles and Leonard-Monrad Zoe
Seller's Agent
Martha Becker
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Davis
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$170,000
16.19%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-46.24%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$550,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$596,575

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2020
Closed on
Mar 12, 2020
Sold by
Ryan Lyle and Leyung Teresa Jade
Bought by
Anand Geeta O Donnell and Kroitzsh Gregory James
Seller's Agent
Catherine Krueger
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Martha Becker
List Price
$888,000
Sold Price
$1,002,000
Premium/Discount to List
$114,000
12.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1999
Sold by
Lyle Ryan
Bought by
Ryan Lyle and Ryan Teresa
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,220,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $1,002,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $550,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $642,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $650,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $1,220,000 +16.2% $1,009 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $1,050,000 +4.8% $868 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,002,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,002,000 -- --
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Sold $1,002,000 +12.8% $829 / Sq Ft
02/18/2020 02/18/20 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2020 02/05/20 For Sale $888,000 -- $734 / 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 $15,523 $1,095,828 $874,915 $220,913
2024 $15,233 $1,074,342 $857,760 $216,582
2023 $15,233 $1,053,278 $840,942 $212,336
2022 $15,020 $1,032,626 $824,453 $208,173
2021 $14,969 $1,012,380 $808,288 $204,092
2019 $5,019 $278,567 $209,933 $68,634
2018 $4,919 $273,106 $205,817 $67,289
2017 $4,837 $267,752 $201,782 $65,970
2016 $4,802 $262,503 $197,826 $64,677
2015 $4,803 $258,561 $194,855 $63,706
2014 $4,740 $253,498 $191,039 $62,459
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41102280

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-222-026-9