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290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

$1,290,000
Last sold 04/22/2026
2
bed
1
bath
1,216
Sqft ($1,061/Sqft)

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About 290 Colgate Ave

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1939

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 4,000 Sqft

Parking 2 garage spaces

Property description

Transparent price! Incredible opportunity: World class views, indoor-outdoor flow & single level living in this dreamy ranch style sanctuary. The moment you enter into the first courtyard your your spirit will be lifted. Upon entering the Spanish inspired inner courtyard it's easy to see your life taking shape. Stepping through the front door you are greeted with glimpses of the stunning views to follow. This home is laid out for relaxed easy living. The sun drenched living room offers unparalleled view of San Francisco & the Golden Gate Bridge. Go straight out to the spacious deck to enjoy the SF views. Entertaining is a breeze on the deck or the lrg lower patio level. The eat-in kitchen opens out to the courtyard for great outdoor dining options. 2 large bedrms 1 full bath w/ walk-in shower & a deep tup. Detached 1+ car garage opens to interior courtyard & lrg useful storage area under deck. Great location just a few blocks to Kensington Hilltop Park tennis courts or Wildcat Canyon hiking trails. Just over 1/2 mile to Young's Market, Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee & Kensington Deli. Only 1 mile Tilden's Little Farm, Jewel Lake, tons of gorgeous picnic spots & hiking trails. Easy trip to North Berkeley Solano Ave & Northbrae shops or El Cerrito Plaza options plus BART.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Leif Jenssen

Listing Office - Vanguard Properties

Source: MAXEBRDI

MLS#41125969 • last updated 2 months ago

Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 2 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style	One Story, 1, Ranch
Type	Residential
Status	Sold
SubType	Detached
Living Area	1216
Lot Size (SqFt)	4000
Lot Size (Acres)	0.09
Year Built	1939
Builder Name	Level-in
Property Condition	Existing

Interior
Total # of Bathrooms	1
# Full Baths	1
# Bedrooms	2
Total # of Rooms	5
Laundry	In Basement
Kitchen	Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring	Hardwood Flrs Throughout
# Fireplaces	1
Appliances	Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace	Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning

Exterior
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter
Roof	Composition Shingles
Construction	Stucco
# Garage Spaces	2
Parking	Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Size Limited
Lot Description	Level, Back Yard, Front Yard

Amenities / Utilities
Electricity	No Solar
Water Source	Public, None (Irrigation)
Pool	None

Location
View	Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Bridge(s), Mt Tamalpais
County	Contra Costa
Subdivision	Upper Kensington
Elementary School District	West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Directions	Grizzly To Beloit To Colgate
APN	5701420134