696 Oberlin Ave

1,458 Sq. Ft.
$857 / Sq. Ft.
1,458
Sq. Ft.
$857
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 696 Oberlin Ave located in the highly sought-after town of Kensington. Situated on a corner lot this home has been lived in & maintained by the same family since 1957. As you enter, you will see the spacious living & dining rooms. The open floor plan makes the home feel very modern. The ample dual pane windows allow an abundance of good natural light. The entire inside has been freshly painted. There are hardwood floors throughout. The eat-in kitchen has a sliding glass door which opens...Welcome to 696 Oberlin Ave located in the highly sought-after town of Kensington. Situated on a corner lot this home has been lived in & maintained by the same family since 1957. As you enter, you will see the spacious living & dining rooms. The open floor plan makes the home feel very modern. The ample dual pane windows allow an abundance of good natural light. The entire inside has been freshly painted. There are hardwood floors throughout. The eat-in kitchen has a sliding glass door which opens to the sunny deck covered with beautiful wisteria-a perfect spot for morning coffee. Two bedrooms have sliding glass doors which open to the pretty side gardens. The many mature plants include huge orange & lemon trees and much more! Located on the other side of the home, 3 steps up is the primary bedroom suite. With its own bathroom, 2 big closets, and an extra cozy spot for reading & relaxing makes it feel like a private retreat. The large one car garage has a big work bench & cabinet. There is access to the partial basement which includes the laundry area. Close by is Kensington village with shops & restaurants. Also, 6 blocks to Tilden Park and close to hiking trails. This welcoming neighborhood is where neighbors become friends and where you will feel right at home!

Listing Agent

  1. Leslie Easterday

    Leslie Easterday

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00833300

Property Details for 696 Oberlin Avenue

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached, Enclosed
LISTING UPDATED: 06/09/2025 03:27 PM

Property Details for 696 Oberlin Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41093508
Days on Compass23
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1939
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,445 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Leslie Easterday, DRE #00833300

Sold By MLSListing, Amanda Brunato, DRE #02021495

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Building Information for 696 Oberlin Avenue

Stories1Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,445 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,581 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,092

Property Taxes

$1,489

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 696 Oberlin Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Fireplace Insert, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement, Formal Dining Room, LivingRoom
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Window
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Earthquake Braced, Partial
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5445
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5445.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1458
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Back Porch, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 2096
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Oberlin Avenue
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • New Subdivision: No
  • Parcel Number: 570-041-012-8
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 696 Oberlin Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 9, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41093508

$1,250,000
Jun 9, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41093508

$1,250,000
Jun 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1559110956

$1,250,000
May 9, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41093508

May 9, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093508

Apr 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093508

$1,249,000
Apr 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093508

$1,249,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/09/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41093508

$1,250,000
06/09/2025

Sold

EBRD #41093508

$1,250,000
06/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1559110956

$1,250,000
05/09/2025

Pending

EBRD #41093508

05/09/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093508

04/16/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093508

$1,249,000
04/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093508

$1,249,000

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

Public Records for 696 Oberlin Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$37,711Additions$41,744Total$79,455
Tax Record2025$17,874 ($1,489 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,445 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1945ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-041-012-8

Schools near 696 Oberlin Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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

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 Compass, Leslie Easterday, DRE #00833300

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