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$1,695,000

249 Yale Ave

Kensington, CA 94708

Active

5

Beds

4

Baths

3,184

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Contra Costa

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

This is an incredible value! Views plus space galore in the heart of Kensington. An incredible $532 / sq ft. 5 real bedrooms and a massive media room opens out to a patio. Offers as written! 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!

Listed by Leif Jenssen · DRE #01182699 · Vanguard Properties
MLS #1191762689
ListedSep 30, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

StoriesN/A
StyleBungalow, Traditional
Total UnitsN/A
RoofShingle
Garage Spaces1
PoolN/A
SpaN/A

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesN/A
Exterior FeaturesN/A
FlooringLaminate, Vinyl, Wood
CoolingNone
HeatingForced Air
FireplaceLiving Room, Wood Burning
LaundryN/A
Parking FeaturesGarage, Off Street
Parking Total2
Patio & PorchDeck, Patio
Entry LevelN/A
Entry LocationN/A
Common WallsN/A

Property Features

Lot Size0.13 ac
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Sloped Up, Yard
ViewBay, Bridges, Hills, Panoramic, Water
DirectionsCross Street: Princton.

Community

AreaN/A
School DistrictN/A

Tax & Financial

TermsCash, Conventional
Land LeaseN/A
HOA NameN/A
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$9,022/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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