Stunning New Listing! Timeless 1930s architecture, elevated with sophisticated updates and mesmerizing San Francisco Bay views. Dramatic picture window, generous living areas, well designed updated eat-in kitchen with Viking range/grill, wide-plank hardwood floors, warm wood accents, new energy efficient recessed lighting and curated finishes throughout. Flexible layout offers excellent separation of space, including a primary/guest suite, two additional bedrooms with access to their own baths, plus a serene primary retreat with newly remodeled spa-like bath and additional family room. Indoor-outdoor entertaining shines across two expansive decks, complemented by a hot-tub pad for stary nights. Beautiful, landscaped yards with level lawn, mature fruit trees and garden beds. A skylit, detached studio/office with updated 220V wiring, sewer compliant, new highly efficient heating system and 3-year-old roof complete this exceptional Upper Kensington retreat. Two blocks to Arlington shops, coffee & restaurants, AC Transit commuter bus and .07 miles to storybook time at the library and highly rated Hilltop Elementary. A truly special place - Welcome Home!
Sold for $2,145,000
$2,145,000
212 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
4beds
2,218sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$2,124,500 Zestimate®
$967/sqft
$6,358 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,124,500
$1.91M - $2.36M
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Mature fruit treesCurated finishes throughoutGarden bedsWide-plank hardwood floorsAdditional family roomWarm wood accentsDramatic picture window
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Listed by:
Karen Richmond DRE #01722616 925-852-1100,
Compass
Bought with:
Laura Arechiga, DRE #01388149
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41132020
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,218
- Total interior livable area: 2,218 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Back Yard, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 5700420168
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Shingles
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Upper Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $967/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,748,996
- Annual tax amount: $24,256
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Sold | $2,145,000+26.3%$967/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $1,698,000$766/sqft |
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| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,698,000+12.7%$766/sqft |
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| 10/29/2024 | Listing removed | $6,500$3/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,500-1.4%$3/sqft |
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| 4/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/29/2022 | Listed for rent | $6,595+10%$3/sqft |
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| 3/3/2020 | Listing removed | $5,995$3/sqft |
Source: Keyrenter East Bay Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2019 | Listed for rent | $5,995$3/sqft |
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| 7/29/2016 | Sold | $1,507,000+16.1%$679/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40745725 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,298,000+12.7%$585/sqft |
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| 3/1/2013 | Sold | $1,152,000+5.2%$519/sqft |
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| 1/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000+15%$494/sqft |
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| 4/30/2004 | Sold | $952,500+71%$429/sqft |
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| 1/9/2002 | Sold | $557,000$251/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,256 +2.3% | $1,748,996 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,704 +1.9% | $1,714,703 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,266 +1.3% | $1,681,082 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,977 +0.2% | $1,648,120 +2% |
| 2021 | $22,936 +4.2% | $1,615,805 +1% |
| 2020 | $22,013 +1.9% | $1,599,238 +2% |
| 2019 | $21,598 +3.2% | $1,567,882 +2% |
| 2018 | $20,927 +1.6% | $1,537,140 +2% |
| 2017 | $20,591 +22.1% | $1,507,000 +25.8% |
| 2016 | $16,861 -0.4% | $1,198,349 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $16,927 +1% | $1,180,350 +2% |
| 2014 | $16,761 | $1,157,230 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,152,000 +60.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $718,500 -20.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $902,500 +9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $822,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $822,000 -15.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $974,000 -8.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,067,594 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,025,701 +5.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $973,590 +68.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $578,746 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $568,140 +76% |
| 2002 | -- | $322,723 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $316,396 |
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
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