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Sold on 02/28/2018
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253 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

  • $1,474,000

    Last sold 02/28/2018 for $1.22M

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,306

    Sqft ($531/Sqft)

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About 253 Stanford Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1961
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,935 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Inspiring Bay view of G.G., city and beyond. Classic 1960's mid-century clean lines open flowing floor plan. Recent updates-tasteful in keeping with the architecture. Two master suites-one on the main level and second on the upper level. Nice rear garden. Attached two car garage with interior access. Blocks to Trans-bay & BART, direct bus stop, shopping and awarded Kensington Hilltop School. Near Tilden Regional Park, Community Center and Kensington Park.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ruth Frassetto
Listing Office - THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40809003 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Three Or More Stories, 3, Contemporary
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2306
Virtual Tour N/A
Lot Size (SqFt) 4935
Lot Size (Acres) 0.11
Year Built 1961
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
# Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Brick, Living Room
Exterior
Roof Tar/Gravel
Construction Wood Siding
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Attached, Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description Premium Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Pool None
Location
View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, San Francisco, Water
County Contra Costa
Subdivision Upper Kensington
Directions YALE/OBERLIN TO STANFORD
APN 5700920084
$1.47M
Range: $1.25M-$1.69M
Last 30 days 
  • Feb 2018
    mls logo MLS # 40809003
  • Feb 28, 2018 Sold
    $1,225,000 (+6.5%)
  • Feb 12, 2018 Pending
    —
  • Jan 31, 2018 Listed
    $1,150,000 (-4.0%)
  • Oct 2017
    mls logo MLS # 40801016
  • Oct 18, 2017 Listed
    $1,198,000 (+47.0%)
  • Oct 2012
    mls logo MLS # 40584659
  • Oct 1, 2012 Sold
    $815,000 (+10.9%)
  • Aug 7, 2012 Listed
    $735,000
  • 253 Stanford Ave
    $1.22M
  • Upper Kensington
    —
  • 94708
    $1.49M +15% y/y
  • Kensington
    $1.32M +8% y/y
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