SOLD 10/11/2023
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Off the market 3 beds 1 bath 861 sqft
Fixer Opportunity in great location with a large lot! Bring your magic and your contractor to this 3 bed/1 bath Kensington home with peek-a-boo City views on a 5,160 SF lot—offering enough space for an ADU. Envision a multi-generational retreat or an income-producing unit, with enough space left over to create a backyard oasis. With an 80 Walk Score, you are situated between the best of Kensington and El Cerrito at your doorstep, including Semifreddi’s, The Kensington Circus Pub, Benchmark Pizza, Fat Apple’s, El Cerrito Plaza, Trader Joe’s, BART, 2 farmer’s markets, Transbay bus stop, easy freeway access, and near top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary. Bring your contractor and your dreams.
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Property details
861 sqft interior area
Property type
Home
Interior area
861 sqft
Land area
5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Price per sqft
$981/sqft
Address
279 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA, 94707
City of California
Kensington
County
Contra Costa
Previous price
$705,000
Sold price
$845,000
nr.of parking places
1
Style
Other
Stories
1
Year Built
1925
Neighborhood
Colusa Circle
District
Kensington
Stories
One Story
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Interior Features
5 rooms, 1 parking places
Beds
3
Baths
1
Floors
Vinyl, Wood
Stories
One Story
Property Condition
Existing
Parking
1
Garage & Parking
Detached
Rooms
5
Fireplaces
None
Laundry Features
None
Heathing & Cooling
None, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Kitchen features
Electric Range/Cooktop
Upper Level Features
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Amenities
None
Appliances
Electric Range
Listed by
Kira Halpern, Winkler Real Estate Group
Name
Kira Halpern
License number
01886087
Brokerage company
Winkler Real Estate Group
MLS #
41039031
Buyer agent
Name
Fanny Chew
Brokerage company
Winkler Real Estate Group
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Mortgage
$2,595
Taxes
$0
HOA dues
$0
Mortgage
$169,000 / 20%
2.28%
30 years
Your amount
$2,595 / month
Exterior Features
Wood Siding construction and more
Construction
Wood Siding
Pool
None
Yard
Backyard, Back Yard
Lot details
TMK #5713500188
Lot Description
Sloped Up
Parcel nr.
5713500188
Colusa Circle neighborhood info
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People living in Colusa Circle
46%
Families with children
National average: 39%
36%
Non family households
212,070
Population
$121,310
Average Income
Age & gender
Median age 38 years
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Commute types
55% commute by car
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Education level
27% have bachelor education
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Number of employees
3% work in education and healthcare
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Vehicles available
42% have 1 vehicle
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Vehicles by gender
42% have 1 vehicle
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$1.27m
Neighborhood average
sales price*
sales price*
$1.2m
Neighborhood median
sales price*
sales price*
345
Number
of sales*
of sales*
Housing type
57% are single detacheds
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Rooms
44% of the houses have 4 or 5 rooms
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Bedrooms
68% have 2 or 3 bedrooms
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Owners vs Renters
53% are owners
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14.67 / 20
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15-20
Most Walkable
10-15
Above Average
5-10
Below Average
1-5
Least Walkable
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Price history
Sold Oct 11, 2023
Colusa Circle Median sales price 2023
| Bedrooms | Med. price | % of listings |
|---|---|---|
| 3 beds | $1.25m | 75% |
| 5 beds | $2.1m | 25% |
| Date | Event | Price | $/sqft | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | Sold | $845,000 | 981.42 | Public Record |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Price Increase | $845,000 +19.86% | 981.42 | MLS #41039031 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Under contract | $705,000 | 818.82 | MLS #41039031 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | New Listing | $705,000 | 818.82 | MLS #41039031 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 279 Colusa Ave
What is 279 Colusa Ave?
279 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA, 94707 is a single family home located in the Colusa Circle neighborhood in the city of Kensington, California with zipcode 94707. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom with an interior area of 861 sqft.
Which year was this home built?
This home was build in 1925.
Which year was this property last sold?
This property was sold in 2023.
What is the full address of this Home?
279 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA, 94707.
Are grocery stores nearby?
The closest grocery stores are Colusa Market, 0.24 miles away and Lucky, 0.55 miles away.
What is the neighborhood like?
The Colusa Circle neighborhood has a population of 212,070, and 46% of the families have children. The median age is 38.72 years and 55% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 53% is owner.
Based on information from the bridgeMLS as of 05-03-2024. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Listing last updated on: Oct 13, 2023
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The closest grocery stores are Colusa Market, 0.24 miles away and Lucky, 0.55 miles away.
The Colusa Circle neighborhood has a population of 212,070, and 46% of the families have children. The median age is 38.72 years and 55% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 53% is owner.
*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.
