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listing_id: EB41140883
status: Active
price: 849000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1285
sqft_lot: 4000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1939
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "231 Yale Avenue"
city: Kensington
state: CA
zip: 94708
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9065331
lng: -122.2770787
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Leigh Schneider"
list_office: "Red Oak Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 390-0857"
list_agent_license: 02033564
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-07-10
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94708 | 231 Yale Avenue

231 Yale Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708

MLS: EB41140883 | Status: Active | Price: $849,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,285 4,000 1939

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, July 11 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Leigh Schneider
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Remarks

Welcome to 231 Yale Avenue, a charming 1,285* square foot home offering 2 plus bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and breathtaking views in the heart of the Kensington hills. Located on the uphill side of the street, this special property has been lovingly cared for by the same family for more than 68 years and is ready for its next chapter. Step inside through the traditional entry and into the large living room, where expansive windows frame the spectacular views of San Francisco, and the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Complete with hardwood floors and a classic brick fireplace, the living room is a warm and welcoming space to gather while enjoying the ever-changing sky. Make your way to the light-filled dining room, an inviting space for everyday meals or special gatherings. The eat-in kitchen, a wonderful opportunity to update and personalize to your own style, features direct access to the garden, allowing for the perfect indoor-outdoor living that our California weather offers. The large tiered garden is noteworthy all on its own. The patio is perfect for entertaining, the grass area calls out for toes to be tickled, and the upper level is the perfect place to take in the views. Mature plantings provide privacy, while the lemon tree and butterfly-friendly flowers add color and subtle f

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41140883
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Countertop - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Appliances Oven Range - Gas, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Brick, Living Room
Flooring Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Parquet, Tile
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling None
Heating Floor Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 2 Car(s)

Contact Information

Leigh Schneider
Red Oak Realty
License #: 02033564
Phone: (510) 390-0857

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 0.55 mi 10
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.93 mi 7
Harding Elementary School public K-6 0.99 mi 6
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 9
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 1.02 mi 9
Albany High School public 9-12 1.08 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.08 mi N/A
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.11 mi 10
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.38 mi 8
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 1.49 mi 6
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 9
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 1.73 mi 9
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.84 mi 5
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.88 mi 10
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 1.91 mi 9
Cameron School public UG 1.93 mi N/A
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 1.96 mi 9
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 2.08 mi 10
Berkeley Adult public UG 2.44 mi N/A
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School public 6-8 2.49 mi 8

Nearby Homes

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5901 Burlingame Ave $888,000 3 2/1 1,564 PendingDoNotShow
11 Edgecroft Rd $800,000 3 2 1,588 Active
616 Curtis St $999,000 3 1 1,373 Active
542 Adams St $899,000 2 2 1,081 Active
7423 Ward Ave $995,000 2 1 1,242 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 10, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Leigh Schneider, (510) 390-0857.