Perched in the Kensington Hills, this upgraded 4BR/2BA Mid Century offers stunning SF Bay views and easy California living in a tight-knit community. The 2466sf home welcomes you with a Mediterranean garden and vistas of the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Inside, the over-sized living room is anchored by an inviting brick fireplace coupled with picture windows offering postcard views. Beautiful plank hardwood floors span into the dining room with large french doors onto a patio to entertain, unwind, and play. The heart of the home is the exquisite chef’s kitchen with abundant space where family and friends can gather. Recently renovated with chic cabinetry, the kitchen enjoys top-of-the-line appliances including a Wolf stove and Sub-Zero beverage fridge, a large island with seating, and a wall of windows. Another sliding glass door to the patio makes for great dining al fresco. Four roomy bedrooms and two full baths tucked away for privacy; two in each wing (one side making an ideal primary suite with den/office or guest room). All bedrooms have custom closets and each room has garden or bay views. The home boasts storage galore and interior access to 2-car garage with EV charging and laundry. Out your front door, explore miles trails in the East Bay parks and Kensington village.
Sold for $1,875,000
$1,875,000
265 Willamette Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
4beds
2,466sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$2,080,400 Zestimate®
$760/sqft
$5,678 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,080,400
$1.87M - $2.31M
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Listed by:
David Gunderman DRE #01313613 510-205-4369,
Kw Advisors East Bay,
Alison Luce DRE #01986924 415-640-2027,
Kw Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Angela Baker, DRE #01976424
Exp Realty Of California
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41111798
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,466
- Total interior livable area: 2,466 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Patio, Front Porch, Porch Steps
- Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bridge(s), City Lights, Hills, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Sloped Down, Rectangular Lot, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 5701730037
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition Shingles, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Leased, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Kensington
- Subdivision: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Price range: $1.9M - $1.9M
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $1,875,000+10.6%$760/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41111798 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$687/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41111798 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+47.4%$687/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41111798 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,750$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2015 | Sold | $1,150,000+28.5%$466/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40718738 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $895,000+90.4%$363/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International Inc. #40718738 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/1998 | Sold | $470,000$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,477 +2.3% | $1,453,365 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,008 +1.9% | $1,424,869 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,633 +1.3% | $1,396,932 +2% |
| 2022 | $19,375 +3.3% | $1,369,542 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $18,765 +7.8% | $1,300,190 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $17,413 +1.8% | $1,244,795 +2% |
| 2019 | $17,101 +3.5% | $1,220,388 +2% |
| 2018 | $16,517 +1.7% | $1,196,460 +2% |
| 2017 | $16,248 +0.3% | $1,173,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $16,200 +71.6% | $1,150,000 +87.6% |
| 2015 | $9,439 +1.4% | $613,064 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,312 | $601,056 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $598,341 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $586,610 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $575,109 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $570,812 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $572,169 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $560,951 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $549,953 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $539,171 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $528,600 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $518,237 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $508,740 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $498,766 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $488,987 |
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Neighborhood: 94708
Nearby schools
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- Contra Costa County
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- 265 Willamette Ave
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