Mohammad Sajid

268 Columbia Ave

Kensington, CA
$ 1,245,000 Beds 4 Baths 2 Sq 2,466 Virtual Tour
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There's a version of you that already lives here — the one sipping sangria in the courtyard at golden hour, rosemary, lavender, and basil drifting up from the garden beds, blackberries ripening on the vine, and the three-bridges view catching the last of the light. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath Kensington Hills gem was built for a life lived between indoor and outdoor — the way it's done in the south of France or along the Amalfi Coast. Designed in an L-shape, the home wraps around the courtyard with French doors along both wings, opening each side to the garden in turn. It's a layout with real history behind it — the kind of architecture built entirely around seamless indoor-outdoor living, dining, and entertaining. The first floor of the 1,931 square foot* home holds two bedrooms and a full bath, along with a living room that wears its original character proudly — reeded moldings, built-ins, and a brick fireplace, all beneath an extra-large window framing Mt. Tam, the Bay, and three bridges like a painting that changes with the sky. The dining room, also capturing the Bay view, carries the details forward with picture-hanging moldings and chair railing, while the eat-in kitchen — outfitted with a Viking stove — keeps that view going the entire time you cook. Because why would you ever want to look away? Downstairs, two more bedrooms and a full bath open onto the garden — private, peaceful, and yours — alongside a large laundry room and storage to keep everyday life easy. And then there's the magic tucked just beyond: follow the gravel path to an approximately 535 sq. foot detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath bonus space**, known as ‘The Cottage’, with its own full kitchen and a private front gardenette — guest suite, studio, rental income, or simply your favorite corner of the property, depending on the day. A two-car garage with an EV charger and solar panels rounds things out, while the location does the rest: minutes to Arlington Village, award-winning Kensington Hilltop Elementary School, Tilden's trails, and public transit. Some properties you tour. This one, you imagine yourself into — and once you do, it's hard to imagine anywhere else.

Pending

  • Price
  • $ 1,245,000
  • City
  • Kensington
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • Contra Costa
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.15 Acres
  • Zip
  • 94708
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,466
  • Year Built
  • 1936
  • Style
  • Traditional
  • MLS#
  • 41147612
Listed By: Leigh Schneider with Red Oak Realty; 510-390-0857
Data Source: Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS

Features

General

Living Area 2466
Sewer Public Sewer,Sump Pump
Heating Zoned,Solar
Cooling None
Roof Composition Shingles
Appliances Dishwasher,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer,Gas Water Heater
Garage Spaces 2
Architectural Style Traditional
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1936
Electric Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
Stories Count 2
Levels Two Story
Property Subtype Detached
County Contra Costa
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Subdivision Name Upper Kensington
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 2
Status Pending
Directions Kenyon to Columbia. Or Beloit to Colgate to Columbia.
City Kensington
MLS Area Listing
Lot Size Square Feet 6500
Property Condition Existing
Virtual Tour https://www.268columbiaave.com/mls/263324411
Standard Status Pending

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Formal Dining Room
Flooring Concrete,Hardwood,Tile,Vinyl,Carpet
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Brick,Living Room,Wood Burning
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features Dryer,Laundry Room,Washer,Sink
Total Bedrooms 4
Kitchen Features Tile Counters,Dishwasher,Eat-in Kitchen,Gas Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Garden,Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden/Play,Landscape Back,Landscape Front
Fencing Fenced
Parking Features Detached,Off Street,Enclosed,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage Door Opener
Lot Features Sloped Down,Front Yard,Landscaped,Private
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 6534
Building Area Total 2466
Lot Size Acres 0.15
ADU Y/N false

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Newark, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/9/2026 Listed $1,245,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 94708

Price
AVG $1.63M
$1.25M
Year Built
AVG 1947
1936

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268 Columbia Ave Kensington, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $1245000 with 2466 sqft and a lot size of 0.15 Acres Acre(s). 268 Columbia Ave Kensington has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1936. The property's zip code is 94708 which is in Kensington, CA

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