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249 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

$1.70M5bd · 4ba · 3,184 sqft
Lot 5,800 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•14d on market•MLS# 00-41149870

Property Description

This is Kensington at its finest! Enjoy the best of both worlds with the mesmerizing views and accessibility to the neighborhood amenities. From the moment you walk into the generous living room you are greeted with one of the most iconic views in the Bay Area. With French doors opening from both the living and dining rooms you can't help but be mesmerized by the stunning views. and gorgeous sunsets with the sun setting over San Francisco. The hardwood floors add warmth to the sundrenched living and dining rooms. The impressive kitchen features a stainless steel, 6 burner gas range and a large skylight over the peninsula work space and breakfast bar. Up a half flight of stairs you have a large media room that spills out to a private patio. There are also two bedrooms and a full bath on this level. The upper level features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms including a bright primary with an incredible view, walk-in closet and full bathroom. Lower level petit au pair or office with a kitchenette and full bathroom. Set in the town of Kensington the home is just around the corner from the quaint and bustling commercial center. With Young's Market, the Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee and Sakana Sushi nearby it's easy to enjoy the relaxing pace. Just one mile to Berkeley's Solano Ave and less than two miles to the famed Northbrae shopping district there is no shortage of things to do and places to eat. Incredible and magical parks are nearby, and miles of gorgeous hiking trails are close as well. Welcome to Kensington!

Features & Amenities

KensingtonFeeBuilt 1926

Property Details

Subdivision
Kensington
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1926
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Heating
Forced Air
View
Bay, Bridge(s), Hills, Panoramic
Flooring
Vinyl, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Shingle
City
Kensington
Zip Code
94708
County
Contra Costa
Listed byUnknown Office, Leif Jenssen

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Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$8,570.84
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$1,356,000
Total Interest
$1,729,503
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$3,085,503
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Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 4 active · 5 closed

249 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Kensington · Kensington · Single Family Residence

$1.70M
Luxury Tier
Beds
5
Baths
4
Sqft
3,184
Lot
5,800 sqft
Year
1926
$/Sqft
$532
Pool: No✓
View: city✓

Listed in line with the median closed sale of $1,720,000. Price per sqft ($532) is a 27% discount to closed comps ($731). Closed comps sold at 135% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.

At market
Subject listed at $1.70M· $532/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $1.72M
−$25K (−1.5%)
Active comps
vs active median $2.00M
−$300K (−15.0%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $560
−$28 (−5.0%)

Active Properties (4)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
84 Norwood AveKensington1926332,7897,440$715$2.00M781
38 HighgateKensington1936543,84316,530$519$2.00M4171
281 Los Altos DrKensington1975442,7645,400$506$1.40M4062
415 Berkeley Park BlvdKensington1930522,7835,400$499$1.39M1951
Total: 4 · Average4.33.33,044.758,692.5$559.75$1.69M26.75
Median2,789$2.00M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
222 Cambridge AveKensington196209/28/2026422,3174,200$1.15M$1.66M$7141.443276
85 Ardmore RdKensington192706/11/2026642,4187,021$1.28M$2.22M$9181.732673
22 Windsor AveKensington192905/13/2026322,5144,200$1.40M$1.40M$5551.007865
642 Beloit AveKensington197807/27/2026532,3308,840$1.50M$1.80M$7731.204752
268 Columbia AveKensington193610/09/2026422,4666,500$1.25M$1.72M$6971.382950
Total: 5 · Average4.42.62,4096,152.2$1.76M$1.76M$731.4—42.4
Median2,418$1.72M$1.72M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.