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  • $1,969,400

    256 Lake Dr, Kensington, CA 94708

    5beds
    2,051sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1939
    5,501 Square Feet Lot
    $1,969,400 Zestimate®
    $960/sqft
    $5,616 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,969,400

    $1.81M - $2.15M

    $5,616/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Mediterranean feel! This handsome home is designed around a central courtyard. Beautifully maintained & tastefully updated. Dramatic raised ceilings-State of the art kitchen, inspiring view, luscious deck & verdant garden. Lower level, versatile layout w/ in-law potential. Prime loc!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Laundry Room
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,051 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Lot
    • Size: 5,501 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5702210021

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1939

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Kensington

    Other

    Other facts
    • Class: RESIDENTIAL
    • CONSTRUCTION STATUS: Existing
    • EXTERIOR: Stucco
    • FLOORING: Wall to Wall Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile
    • FOUNDATION: Raised, Crawl Space
    • GARAGE/PARKING: Attached Garage, Off Street Parking
    • HEATING: Forced Air 1 Zone
    • KITCHEN FEATURES: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Breakfast Bar
    • LAUNDRY: In Laundry Room
    • LEVEL - STREET: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry, 2 Bedrooms, No Steps to Entry
    • ROOM - ADDITIONAL: Family Room, Bonus/Plus Room, Utility Room, In-Law Quarters
    • WATER/SEWER: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
    • YARD DESCRIPTION: Deck(s), Patio, Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Side Yard
    • Garage (Y/N): Yes
    • Stories: Two Story
    • EQUIPMENT ADDITIONAL: Garage Door Opener, Water Heater Gas
    • ROOF: Composition Shingles
    • STYLE: Traditional
    • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
    • BATH NON-MSTR INCLUDE: Tile, Updated Baths, Stall Shower, Tub
    • LEVEL - LOWER: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
    • VIEWS: Bay, City Lights, Wooded, Water, Mountains, Partial
    • LOT DESCRIPTION: Premium Lot
    • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-110
    • Source: Appraisal
    • Area: Kensington
    • City: KENSINGTON
    • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: UPPER KENSINGTON
    • Elementary School Distric: West Contra Costa (510) -231-110
    • Point of Sale Ordinance: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/5/2017Sold$1,425,000+19.9%$695/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40780629 Report a problem
    5/25/2017Pending sale$1,188,000$579/sqft
    Source: THE GRUBB CO. INC. #40780629 Report a problem
    5/9/2017Listed for sale$1,188,000+103.4%$579/sqft
    Source: THE GRUBB CO. INC. #40780629 Report a problem
    7/24/2003Sold$584,000$285/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$23,008 +2.4%$1,653,827 +2%
    2024$22,478 +1.9%$1,621,400 +2%
    2023$22,056 +1.3%$1,589,609 +2%
    2022$21,772 +0.2%$1,558,442 +2%
    2021$21,725 +4.5%$1,527,885 +1%
    2020$20,788 +1.6%$1,512,220 +2%
    2019$20,454 +3.1%$1,482,570 +2%
    2018$19,836 +76.9%$1,453,500 +89.1%
    2017$11,211 +0.3%$768,805 +2%
    2016$11,178 +1.1%$753,731 +1.5%
    2015$11,053 $742,410 +2%
    2014$11,053 $727,868 +11.1%
    2013-- $655,000 +6.3%
    2012-- $616,000 -7.9%
    2011-- $668,500 -3.3%
    2010-- $691,242 +0%
    2009-- $691,000 +1.7%
    2008-- $679,300 +2%
    2007-- $665,982 +2%
    2006-- $652,924 +2%
    2005-- $640,122 +9.2%
    2004-- $586,100 +184%
    2003-- $206,372 +2%
    2002-- $202,326 +2%
    2001-- $198,360

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    Neighborhood: 94708

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