$1,250,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025

696 Oberlin Ave Kensington, CA 94708

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,458 Sq Ft
5,445 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$857 Per Sq Ft

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 696 Oberlin Ave located in the highly sought-after town of Kensington. Situated on a corner lot this home has been lived in & maintained by the same family since 1957. As you enter, you will see the spacious living & dining rooms. The open floor plan makes the home feel very modern. The ample dual pane windows allow an abundance of good natural light. The entire inside has been freshly painted. There are hardwood floors throughout. The eat-in kitchen has a sliding glass door which opens to the sunny deck covered with beautiful wisteria-a perfect spot for morning coffee. Two bedrooms have sliding glass doors which open to the pretty side gardens. The many mature plants include huge orange & lemon trees and much more! Located on the other side of the home, 3 steps up is the primary bedroom suite. With its own bathroom, 2 big closets, and an extra cozy spot for reading & relaxing makes it feel like a private retreat. The large one car garage has a big work bench & cabinet. There is access to the partial basement which includes the laundry area. Close by is Kensington village with shops & restaurants. Also, 6 blocks to Tilden Park and close to hiking trails. This welcoming neighborhood is where neighbors become friends and where you will feel right at home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Easterday

Compass License #00833300 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Brunato

Compass License #02021495

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,785

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 5,445 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5700410128

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,785

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Kensington
  • Directions: Arlington to Oberlin Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Insert, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5445
  • Parcel Number: 5700410128

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 3, 2025
Sold by
Nelson Family Trust and Nelson Scott R
Bought by
Merritt Jeid R and Merritt Elliot R
Seller's Agent
Leslie Easterday
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Brunato
Compass
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.08%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.22%
Original Mortgage
$1,187,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,187,500
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,270
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,250,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,187,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $1,250,000 +0.1% $857 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $857 / 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 $2,785 $79,455 $37,711 $41,744
2024 $2,785 $77,898 $36,972 $40,926
2023 $2,737 $76,372 $36,248 $40,124
2022 $2,651 $74,876 $35,538 $39,338
2021 $2,588 $73,409 $34,842 $38,567
2019 $2,432 $71,233 $33,809 $37,424
2018 $2,350 $69,838 $33,147 $36,691
2017 $2,230 $68,470 $32,498 $35,972
2016 $2,199 $67,128 $31,861 $35,267
2015 $2,188 $66,121 $31,383 $34,738
2014 $2,146 $64,827 $30,769 $34,058
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41093508

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-041-012-8