---
listing_id: EB41149870
status: Active
price: 1695000
beds: 5
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3184
sqft_lot: 5800
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1926
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "249 Yale Ave"
city: Kensington
state: CA
zip: 94708
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9057381
lng: -122.2766964
days_on_market: 7
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Leif Jenssen"
list_office: "Vanguard Properties"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 207-3387"
list_agent_license: 01182699
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-10-07
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94708 | 249 Yale Ave

249 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

MLS: EB41149870 | Status: Active | Price: $1,695,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 4 3,184 5,800 1926

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, October 10 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Leif Jenssen
Sunday, October 11 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Leif Jenssen

Remarks

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 A

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41149870
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 7

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Stone
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Laundry Room
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

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

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Access - Interior, Attached Garage, Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s)

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Leif Jenssen Samuel Jacob Bartsch
Vanguard Properties Vanguard Properties
License #: 01182699 License #: 02173884
Phone: (510) 207-3387 Phone: (412) 961-1544

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 0.60 mi 10
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 0.95 mi 9
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.95 mi 7
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 0.96 mi 9
Harding Elementary School public K-6 0.99 mi 6
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.07 mi N/A
Albany High School public 9-12 1.07 mi 10
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.10 mi 10
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 8
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.50 mi 9
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 1.51 mi 6
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 1.68 mi 9
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 1.89 mi 9
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.89 mi 5
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 1.91 mi 9
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.94 mi 10
Cameron School public UG 1.98 mi N/A
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 2.02 mi 10
Berkeley Adult public UG 2.39 mi N/A
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School public 6-8 2.45 mi 8

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748 Keeler Ave $1,495,000 3 2 1,625 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 07, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Leif Jenssen, (510) 207-3387.