This is Kensington at its finest! Enjoy the best of both worlds with the mesmerizing views and accessibility to the neighborhood amenities. From the moment you walk into the generous living room you are greeted with one of the most iconic views in the Bay Area. With French doors opening from both the living and dining rooms you can't help but be mesmerized by the stunning views. and gorgeous sunsets with the sun setting over San Francisco. The hardwood floors add warmth to the sundrenched living and dining rooms. The impressive kitchen features a stainless steel, 6 burner gas range and a large skylight over the peninsula work space and breakfast bar. Up a half flight of stairs you have a large media room that spills out to a private patio. There are also two bedrooms and a full bath on this level. The upper level features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms including a bright primary with an incredible view, walk-in closet and full bathroom. Lower level petit au pair or office with a kitchenette and full bathroom. Set in the town of Kensington the home is just around the corner from the quaint and bustling commercial center. With Young's Market, the Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee and Sakana Sushi nearby it's easy to enjoy the relaxing pace. Just one mile to Berkeley's Solano Ave and less than two miles to the famed Northbrae shopping district there is no shortage of things to do and places to eat. Incredible and magical parks are nearby, and miles of gorgeous hiking trails are close as well. Welcome to Kensington!
For sale
$1,695,000
249 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
5beds
3,184sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$2,060,700 Zestimate®
$532/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private patioImpressive kitchenWalk-in closet
- 4 days
- 348
- 28
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leif Jenssen DRE #01182699 510-207-3387,
Vanguard Properties,
Samuel Jacob Bartsch DRE #02173884,
Vanguard Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41149870
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Studio, Family Room, Office
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Sink
Features
- Au Pair
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl, Engineered Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,184
- Total interior livable area: 3,184 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three or More Stories
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Back
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge,Water
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 5700820151
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Details
- Builder name: Contemporary
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $532/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,736,231
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$2,060,700
$1.75M - $2.39M
$7,509/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+21.2%$532/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Listing removed | $6,900$2/sqft |
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| 3/4/2025 | Price change | $6,900-4.2%$2/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,200+10.8%$2/sqft |
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| 6/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/16/2024 | Price change | $1,398,000-22.2%$439/sqft |
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| 3/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,798,000-9.6%$565/sqft |
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| 1/30/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,988,000$624/sqft |
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| 1/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,988,000$624/sqft |
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| 10/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,988,000+693.6%$624/sqft |
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| 8/3/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/2/2021 | Price change | $6,500-6.5%$2/sqft |
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| 7/29/2021 | Price change | $6,950-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/10/2021 | Listed for rent | $7,450$2/sqft |
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| 11/16/2020 | Listing removed | $7,450$2/sqft |
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| 10/5/2020 | Listed for rent | $7,450+2.8%$2/sqft |
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| 6/19/2018 | Listing removed | $7,250$2/sqft |
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| 5/17/2018 | Listed for rent | $7,250$2/sqft |
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| 1/19/2018 | Sold | $250,500-13.3%$79/sqft |
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| 12/30/1993 | Sold | $289,000$91/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,736,231 +2% |
| 2025 | $23,814 +2.3% | $1,702,188 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,270 +1.9% | $1,668,812 +2% |
| 2023 | $22,836 +1.3% | $1,636,091 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,547 +0.2% | $1,604,012 +2% |
| 2021 | $22,503 +4.5% | $1,572,562 +1% |
| 2020 | $21,537 +1.6% | $1,556,438 +2% |
| 2019 | $21,193 +51.1% | $1,525,920 +55.9% |
| 2018 | $14,025 +1.6% | $978,790 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,804 +0.3% | $959,599 +2% |
| 2016 | $13,760 +0.9% | $940,784 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $13,632 | $926,653 +2% |
| 2014 | $13,632 | $908,503 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $904,398 +5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $855,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $855,000 -0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $862,785 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $864,836 +40.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $617,326 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $605,222 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $593,356 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $581,723 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $570,317 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $559,865 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $548,888 +29.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $423,127 |
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