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251 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA, 94708

$1,398,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,145 SqFt
$652/SqFt
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251 Stanford Ave, West Contra Costa$1,398,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingCarport
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1959
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewBay, Bridge(s), City Lights
MLS #41058927
Lot Size0.10 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)

About 251 Stanford Ave

Cool crisp modern lines, walls of glass, and captivating views of the Golden Gate, Bay, Bridge, Cityscape and beyond. Sophisticated 3+BR/2.5BA mid-century modern on the border of Berkeley. Enjoy the best of California living from this turnkey split-level home built in 1959 that features a open living room with fireplace, light-filled dining room, an updated chef's kitchen, a spacious separate plus room that offers flexible uses and easeful indoor-outdoor flow to view/sun deck. Inviting rear patio and garden with mature landscaping. Ideal for entertaining, relaxing, playing and/or gardening. Other highlights include hardwood floors, dual paned windows, and updates through out. Impeccably maintained by long time owners. Centrally located in Kensington, blocks to awarded Hilltop school, public and regional parks, 8 min. to UC Berk, and 30 min. to SF by car. A stroll down the hill to Village shops and dining.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Living Area: 2,145 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (510) 770-6804
  • Listing Agent: Ruth Frassetto

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • View: Bay, Bridge(s), City Lights

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Carport

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Back Yard, Garden
  • Lot Size: 0.10 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • El Cerrito Senior High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Middle College High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Portola Junior High School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Kensington Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Yale to Stanford Cross Street: Yale.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,398,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $652/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $13,518
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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West Contra Costa, CA

City

Med. Sold Price

$720K

Med. Price/SqFt

$516

Avg. Days On Market

21

# of Sold Homes

142

251 Stanford Ave vs West Contra Costa

24 DAYS ON ROCKET

+3 Days

$1,398,000

+$678K More

$652/SqFt

+$135 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $678K more than the Median Sold Price and $135/SqFt more than other homes in West Contra Costa, CA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • MLS Number: #41058927

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (510) 770-6804
  • Listing Agent: Ruth Frassetto

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 12, 2008Home Sold
$750,000
Oct 16, 1992Home Sold
$309,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$13,518$910,106
2020$12,941$900,775
2019$12,371$883,114
2018$12,178$865,799
2017$12,136$848,823

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10

  • Kensington Elementary School

  • 90 Highland Blvd

  • 0.55 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

Middle School

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5
/10

  • Portola Junior High School

  • 1021 Navellier St

  • 1.47 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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7
/10

  • El Cerrito Senior High School

  • 540 Ashbury Ave

  • 1.07 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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10
/10

  • Middle College High School

  • 2600 Mission Bell Dr

  • 5.55 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $123,750. Typical income of West Contra Costa, CA residents is between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 251 Stanford Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 251 Stanford Ave property is $1,398,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 251 Stanford Ave is a house located in Kensington, California, 94708.

Is this property for sale now?

Sale Pending: 251 Stanford Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 251 Stanford Ave are:
Kensington Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Portola Junior High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Middle College High School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $13,518 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 12, 2008 for $750,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 251 Stanford Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 251 Stanford Ave is 2,145 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 251 Stanford Ave is 1959.

Rocket Homes›California›Alameda County›West Contra Costa›94708›251 Stanford Ave

This home is located at 251 Stanford Ave in Kensington, CA and zip code 94708 in the Kensington neighborhood. This 2,145 square foot home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,398,000.

Over 97 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2024 in West Contra Costa, CA. In the same period over 21 listings were sold below the listed price and 14 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in West Contra Costa, CA increased by 11.4% between April 2024 and May 2024. The median list price of listings available in May 2024 was $720,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 21 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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