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listing_id: EB41125969
status: Active
price: 1250000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1216
sqft_lot: 4000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1939
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "290 Colgate Ave"
city: Kensington
state: CA
zip: 94708
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9068551
lng: -122.2730477
days_on_market: 28
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Leif Jenssen"
list_office: "Vanguard Properties"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 207-3387"
list_agent_license: 01182699
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-04-02
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94708 | 290 Colgate Ave

290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

MLS: EB41125969 | Status: Active | Price: $1,250,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,216 4,000 1939

Remarks

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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41125969
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 28

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Tile, Primary - Tub
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Countertop - Stone, Updated
Appliances Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Dining "L"
Fireplace Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry In Basement
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Ranch

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Leif Jenssen Tamir Mansour
Vanguard Properties Vanguard Properties
License #: 01182699 License #: 01950551
Phone: (510) 207-3387 Phone: (510) 908-3370

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 0.60 mi 9
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 0.93 mi 9
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 1.06 mi 7
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.08 mi 8
Harding Elementary School public K-6 1.21 mi 6
Albany High School public 9-12 1.27 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.27 mi N/A
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.31 mi 9
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.54 mi 8
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.70 mi 8
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 1.74 mi 5
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 1.77 mi 8
Madera Elementary School public K-6 2.01 mi 9
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 2.03 mi 9
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 2.03 mi 4
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 2.07 mi 10
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 9
Berkeley Adult public UG 2.54 mi N/A
Berkeley Special Education Preschool public UG 2.60 mi N/A
Berkeley High School public 9-12 2.69 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Leif Jenssen, (510) 207-3387.