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Sold on 11/27/2019
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261 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

  • $1,112,000

    Last sold 11/27/2019 for $1.01M

  • 2

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,135

    Sqft ($890/Sqft)

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About 261 Colgate Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1939
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,000 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Near Tilden Park, Kensington & Solano Shops, close to highly rated Elementary Schools, BART and AC transit... Nice quiet tree lined street... This home has been completely renovated with high-end finishes... Gorgeous Kitchen w/ Quartz counters, glass tile back-splash... Thermador Professional Sub-Zero Fridge, stove/oven, and dishwasher... Huge front window for an abundance of natural light and filtered Bay Views... New windows through-out... New floors through-out... Wood burning fireplace with gas starter... Formal dining room off of the kitchen. Central Heater... Lg Bedrooms. Balcony off front bedroom with private 2nd bathroom... So many upgrades... All high-end finishes, including new sheetrock and baseboards... Ready for your smart devices w/ "ring" doorbell and "nest" thermostat...Beautiful trees and shrubs for privacy on property... Quaint and private rear yard with NEW trex wood deck and a storage shed...
Listed by
Listing Agent - Dennis Ritter
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40880993 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 13 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style Multi/Split, Cottage
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1135
Lot Size (SqFt) 4000
Lot Size (Acres) 0.09
Year Built 1939
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 2
Total # of Rooms 5
Laundry Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Kitchen Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Engineered Wood
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room, Stone
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Stucco
# Garage Spaces 1
Parking Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description Irregular Lot, Level, Secluded
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Bay, Carquinez, Hills, Trees/Woods
County Contra Costa
Subdivision Kensington Park
Directions Arlington, Wellesley To Beloit Or Kenyon
APN 5701920240
$1.11M
Range: $967K-$1.25M
Last 30 days 
  • Nov 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40880993
  • Nov 27, 2019 Sold
    $1,010,000 (+6.3%)
  • Oct 31, 2019 Pending
  • Oct 2, 2019 Active - Contingent
  • Sep 19, 2019 Pending Show For Backups
  • Sep 5, 2019 Listed
    $949,950
  • Sep 5, 2019 Listed
    $949,950 (+46.4%)
  • Oct 2018
    mls logo MLS # 40838085
  • Oct 4, 2018 Sold
    $649,000
  • Sep 20, 2018 Pending
  • Sep 12, 2018 Listed
    $649,000
  • 261 Colgate Ave
    $1.01M
  • Kensington Park
  • 94708
    $1.49M +15% y/y
  • Kensington
    $1.34M +10% y/y
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