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Sold on 08/13/2019
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253 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

  • $1,414,000

    Last sold 08/13/2019 for $1.28M

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,892

    Sqft ($677/Sqft)

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About 253 Yale Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1938
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,850 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
New England Beachy Vibe, super charming and fresh design. Pleasant views of the San Francisco Bay. First time ever on the market. Built for this family c.1938 by "Homes of Character.", Architect: Walter L. Broderick. Beautiful molding and built-ins, divided light windows and rich hardwood floors. Updated through the years and loved by this family for generations. Truly a special sweet home! Blocks to Village shops. Trans Bay Exp. bus stop and awarded Hilltop School.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ruth Frassetto
Listing Office - THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40874644 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Traditional
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1892
Lot Size (SqFt) 5850
Lot Size (Acres) 0.13
Year Built 1938
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry In Garage
Kitchen Counter - Solid Surface, Electric Range/Cooktop
Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Brick, Living Room
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Foundation Raised
Roof Composition Shingles, Tar/Gravel
Construction Stucco, Wood Shingles
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Attached, Int Access From Garage
Lot Description Premium Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Other Equipment None
Pool None
Location
View Bay, City Lights, Downtown, Mountain(s), San Francisco, Water
County Contra Costa
Subdivision Upper Kensington
Directions Princeton To Yale
APN 5700820144
$1.41M
Range: $1.1M-$1.72M
Last 30 days 
  • Aug 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40874644
  • Aug 13, 2019 Sold
    $1,280,000 (+22.1%)
  • Aug 1, 2019 Pending
    —
  • Jul 17, 2019 Listed
    $1,048,000
  • 253 Yale Ave
    $1.28M
  • Upper Kensington
    —
  • 94708
    $1.49M +15% y/y
  • Kensington
    $1.32M +8% y/y
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