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listing_id: EB41125191
status: Closed
price: 1275000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1076
sqft_lot: 4000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1948
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "255 Stanford Ave"
city: Kensington
state: CA
zip: 94708
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9061932
lng: -122.275852
days_on_market: 57
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Simone Hoover"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 467-7640"
list_agent_license: 01772901
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-04-14
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94708 | 255 Stanford Ave

255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

MLS: EB41125191 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,275,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 1,076 4,000 1948

Remarks

Mid-century modern home with breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, and Mt. Tamalpais. An open floor plan captures the views from the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a natural flow for both everyday living and entertaining, with seamless access to an expansive deck for indoor-outdoor living. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a modern kitchen, two full bathrooms, a bright laundry room, and a flexible office space. Each bedroom features its own updated en-suite bath. Recent improvements include newer windows, updated electrical, EV charger installation, a newer deck, added wall insulation, and upgraded plumbing. Approximately 0.3 miles to shops and amenities in Kensington Village.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41125191
MLS Source Bridge MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Electric, Living Room
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling Central -1 Zone
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None, Pool - No

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public

Contact Information

Simone Hoover
Compass
License #: 01772901
Phone: (510) 467-7640

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 0.58 mi 10
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.90 mi 7
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 0.95 mi 9
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 0.99 mi 9
Harding Elementary School public K-6 1.05 mi 6
Albany High School public 9-12 1.12 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.12 mi N/A
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.15 mi 10
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.43 mi 8
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.56 mi 9
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 1.59 mi 6
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 1.71 mi 9
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.92 mi 5
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 1.94 mi 9
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 1.94 mi 9
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.94 mi 10
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 2.04 mi 10
Berkeley Adult public UG 2.44 mi N/A
Berkeley Special Education Preschool public UG 2.56 mi N/A
Berkeley High School public 9-12 2.65 mi 9

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 14, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Simone Hoover, (510) 467-7640.