$1,950,000
SOLD JUN 3, 2025

669 Oberlin Ave Kensington, CA 94708

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,196 Sq Ft
8,960 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$610 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of June 2025

This home is located at 669 Oberlin Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 and is currently priced at $1,950,000, approximately $610 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 669 Oberlin Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Frassetto

Vanguard Properties License #00779030 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

PEI CHUN CHANG

License #01996509

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 8,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Downtown
  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Custom Classic
  • Kensington Subdivision, Mediterranean Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5700120123

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Kensington
  • Directions: Go up Amherst to Cambridge - Down Oberlin to park
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Send agent email or text for the disclosure link. Bed/Bath count and ANY measurement, including home and lot square footage may differ from public record. Neither is verified or guaranteed by Seller or Listing Agent. Pre-escrow opened with Chicago Title. Agents, please be sure to lock all doors & leave lights as they are. Call agent regarding offers & disclosures. Fire in fireplace is photo shopped by the photographer. Fireplace has not been tested.
  • remarks22: Ruth J Frassetto - 510-697-8606 - Timeless Mediterranean Residence in Coveted KensingtonThoughtfully updated! Enter through a private courtyard. Situated on a private 0.21-acre lot in one of the East Bay’s most sought-after enclaves, this elegant 4BD/4BA Med-style home offers seamless indoor-outdoor living, quality craftsmanship, and classic charm. Includes add'l flex space + sep. guest qtrs/office w/full BA & dry bar.Dramatic formal LR/DR, expansive chef’s KIT w/ SS appls, custom cabs, adj. laundry + full BA. Upstairs, the luxe primary suite features dual closets + ensuite w/ walk-in shower. Central BA boasts wet-room design w/ rain + wand shower, soaking tub, and custom dual vanities. An expansive sunporch-inspired room w/ copious windows to a Bay view adjoins a charming library w/built in bookshelves—perfect for relaxing or creative work. Original charm throughout incl. arched doorways, wrought iron details, & vintage sconces. Lg. 2-car garage w/interior access. Resort-style garden w/mature landscaping, multi. decks, built-in BBQ, & inviting areas for dining/lounging and most all fun!. All just blocks from Village shops, parks, transit, award-winning Kensington Hilltop Elem, and mins to vibrant Berkeley.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop, Tile, Bitumen
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Water, Trees/Woods
  • Builder Name: Custom Classic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8960
  • Parcel Number: 5700120123

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Jasmine Tierra Nazari Living Trust and Nazari Jasmine
Bought by
Li Hongyang
Seller's Agent
Ruth Frassetto
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
PEI CHUN CHANG
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$152,000
8.45%
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$1,898,988

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$51,012
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.06%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$994,857
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$904,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Zhou Zijun
Bought by
Li Hongyang
Seller's Agent
Ruth Frassetto
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
PEI CHUN CHANG
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$152,000
8.45%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$994,857
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$904,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Oct 18, 2024
Sold by
Madge E Dimmick Revocable Trust and Dimmick Bryan
Bought by
Jasmine Tierra Nazari Living Trust and Nazari
Seller's Agent
Susan Koide
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anita Sever
List Price
$1,298,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,000
-7.55%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
124.61%
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2006
Sold by
Dimmick Madge E
Bought by
Dimmick Madge E
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,950,000 Chicago Title
Deed -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $1,200,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,020,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Sold $1,950,000 +8.5% $610 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $1,798,000 +49.8% $563 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Sold $1,200,000 -7.6% $421 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $1,298,000 -- $455 / 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 $17,341 $1,200,000 $900,000 $300,000
2024 $3,023 $110,971 $36,983 $73,988
2023 $2,966 $108,796 $36,258 $72,538
2022 $2,876 $106,664 $35,548 $71,116
2021 $2,811 $104,573 $34,851 $69,722
2019 $2,669 $101,473 $33,818 $67,655
2018 $2,636 $99,484 $33,155 $66,329
2017 $2,601 $97,534 $32,505 $65,029
2016 $2,568 $95,622 $31,868 $63,754
2015 $2,558 $94,187 $31,390 $62,797
2014 $2,510 $92,343 $30,776 $61,567
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ruth Frassetto

    Vanguard Properties

    33 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Ruth Frassetto
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  • PEI CHUN CHANG

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    PEI CHUN CHANG

    (808) 772-3069

    5 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    PEI CHUN CHANG
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  • Susan Koide

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Susan Koide

    Compass

    (415) 407-1382

    2 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Susan Koide
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Anita Sever

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41094459

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-012-012-3

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94708

669 Oberlin Ave, Kensington, CA

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