256 Columbia Ave

Kensington, CA 94708

$1,725,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,045 Sq. Ft.
$844 / Sq. Ft.
2,045
Sq. Ft.
$844
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/10/21
Closed 11/10/21
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Description

Gorgeous views! Unobstructed Views of Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Bay & SF Skyline! All the Charm with ALL of the Modern Conveniences! Accommodating Flexible floor plan 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms or use as a Home Office with separate entrance, yoga or exercise room. Hardwood floors, large windows=abundance of natural light. Living Room & Dining Room with French Doors that open onto a View Balcony. Remodeled Kitchen, Bathrooms and Bedrooms. Treat Yourself to your own Spa Day: Cedar Infrared Sauna,...Gorgeous views! Unobstructed Views of Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Bay & SF Skyline! All the Charm with ALL of the Modern Conveniences! Accommodating Flexible floor plan 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms or use as a Home Office with separate entrance, yoga or exercise room. Hardwood floors, large windows=abundance of natural light. Living Room & Dining Room with French Doors that open onto a View Balcony. Remodeled Kitchen, Bathrooms and Bedrooms. Treat Yourself to your own Spa Day: Cedar Infrared Sauna, European-Styled Multi-Head glass shower stall and very private hot tub set within lush landscaped yard: Garden Oasis! Covered Front Porch with peaceful garden setting & Entry. Great Home for Entertaining Family & Friends. A must see!
  1. Listed by Art T Zendarski • DRE #02071934 • Corcoran Global Living
  2. Listed by Taryn Smith • DRE #01390002 • Corcoran Global Living

Property Details for 256 Columbia Avenue

Directions to Property
Arlington to Wellesley to Kenyon to Columbia
Parking Features
Attached, Enclosed, Automatic Door, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Private
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Traditional
Subdivision
UPPER KENSINGTON
View Description
Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridges, City, City Lights, Downtown, Garden/Greenbelt, Mt Tamalpais, Panoramic, San Francisco
Cross Street
Kenyon
Total Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/10/2021 05:41 PM

Property Details for 256 Columbia Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #421599267
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,998 SF
CountyContra Costa County
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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Global Living, Art T Zendarski, DRE #02071934; Corcoran Global Living, Taryn Smith, DRE #01390002

Sold By Compass, Eileen Townsend, DRE #EB157399

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Building Information for 256 Columbia Avenue

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,998 SF

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Property Information for 256 Columbia Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Kensington
  • Area Short Display: 1900
  • Topography: Level,Lot Grade Varies
  • Location Description: Kensington
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 570-142-001-9
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
School Information
  • School District (County): Contra Costa
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Attached, Enclosed, Automatic Door, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Private
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Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Architect
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Property Faces: East
  • Lot Features: Curb(s), Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Manual Sprinkler Front, Private
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Picture Count: 37
  • Photos Provided By: Agent
  • Elevation: 0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Water Heater
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Cable Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Solar
  • Water Source: Meter on Site, Public, Water District
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wall Insulation
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Stories: 0
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning, Front Porch, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full, Weather Stripped, Window Coverings
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Formal Entry, Storage Area(s)
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cook Top, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, In Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Included
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Bath Features: Bidet, Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tub, Window
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Linoleum, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • # of Rooms: 8
  • Room Type: Attic, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Office, Storage
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living
  • Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Living Room Features: View
Dining
  • Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Kitchen Features: Butcher Block Counters, Marble Counter
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Bath 0-5YR, Bed 0-5YR, Other-Rmks 0-5YR
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 256 Columbia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 10, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #421599267

$1,725,000—
Oct 18, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476243136

$1,725,000

+6.1% / yr

Oct 13, 2021

Pending

RESFAR #421599267

—
Oct 4, 2021

Price Change

RESFAR #421599267

$1,495,000—
Mar 28, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #155351662

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/10/2021

Sold

RESFAR #421599267

$1,725,000
10/18/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476243136

$1,725,000

+6.1% / yr

10/13/2021

Pending

RESFAR #421599267

—
10/04/2021

Price Change

RESFAR #421599267

$1,495,000
03/28/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #155351662

$650,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 256 Columbia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,041,160Additions$754,840Total$1,796,000
Tax Record2025$24,737 ($2,061 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,879 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,879 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1956ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-142-001-9

Schools near 256 Columbia Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Global Living, Art T Zendarski, DRE #02071934; Corcoran Global Living, Taryn Smith, DRE #01390002

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