Is Kensington, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say it's dog friendly

Is there wildlife in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Kensington, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Kensington, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Kensington, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Kensington, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there are community events

Is Kensington, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say kids play outside

Is Kensington, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 233 Colgate Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 233 Colgate Ave in Kensington, CA is $875,700 .

Is Kensington a buyer's or seller's market?

Kensington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Kensington?

Residents describe Kensington, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Kensington, CA .

What are the closest schools to 233 Colgate Ave?

The closest schools to 233 Colgate Ave in Kensington, CA are El Cerrito Senior High School (rated 7/10), Fred T. Korematsu Middle School (rated 5/10), Kensington Elementary School (rated 10/10).

Does 233 Colgate Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 233 Colgate Ave in Kensington, CA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 233 Colgate Ave?

The lot at 233 Colgate Ave in Kensington, CA is about 0.10 acres (4,486 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$875,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,054 sqft

233 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Est. Refi. Payment $5,435/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$876K

Since last month

$4K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$70K (+8.6%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +10% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$878K
August 2026	$876K
July 2026	$882K
June 2026	$929K
May 2026	$910K
April 2026	$895K
March 2026	$868K
February 2026	$816K
January 2026	$804K
2025
December 2025	$806K
November 2025	$812K
October 2025	$849K
September 2025	$801K
August 2025	$809K
July 2025	$829K
June 2025	$836K
May 2025	$847K
April 2025	$863K
March 2025	$866K
February 2025	$847K
January 2025	$817K
2024
December 2024	$819K
November 2024	$824K
October 2024	$930K
September 2024	$897K
August 2024	$904K
July 2024	$941K
June 2024	$975K
May 2024	$1M
April 2024	$998K
March 2024	$976K
February 2024	$975K
January 2024	$879K
2023
December 2023	$904K
November 2023	$913K
October 2023	$931K
September 2023	$943K
August 2023	$960K
July 2023	$941K
June 2023	$962K
May 2023	$948K
April 2023	$936K
March 2023	$915K
February 2023	$891K
January 2023	$885K
2022
December 2022	$895K
November 2022	$934K
October 2022	$945K
September 2022	$930K
August 2022	$958K
July 2022	$1M
June 2022	$1.06M
May 2022	$1.1M
April 2022	$1.13M
March 2022	$1.13M
February 2022	$1.09M
January 2022	$1.07M
2021
December 2021	$1.06M
November 2021	$1.06M
October 2021	$1.05M
September 2021	$1.05M
August 2021	$1.05M
July 2021	$1.09M
June 2021	$1.12M
May 2021	$1.15M
April 2021	$1.08M
March 2021	$1.06M
February 2021	$1.04M
January 2021	$1.01M
2020
December 2020	$978K
November 2020	$952K
October 2020	$930K
September 2020	$914K
August 2020	$929K
July 2020	$925K
June 2020	$926K
May 2020	$916K
April 2020	$929K
March 2020	$934K
February 2020	$863K
January 2020	$866K
2019
December 2019	$858K
November 2019	$859K
October 2019	$852K
September 2019	$826K
August 2019	$830K
July 2019	$805K
June 2019	$818K
May 2019	$818K
April 2019	$788K
March 2019	$769K
February 2019	$776K
January 2019	$785K
2018
December 2018	$818K
November 2018	$804K
October 2018	$812K
September 2018	$816K
August 2018	$848K
July 2018	$908K
June 2018	$888K
May 2018	$855K
April 2018	$854K
March 2018	$828K
February 2018	$832K
January 2018	$819K
2017
December 2017	$809K
November 2017	$816K
October 2017	$822K
September 2017	$837K
August 2017	$805K
July 2017	$805K
June 2017	$851K
May 2017	$835K
April 2017	$833K
March 2017	$793K
February 2017	$787K
January 2017	$784K
2016
December 2016	$804K
November 2016	$783K
October 2016	$790K
September 2016	$800K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$1,290,000	04/17/26	2	1	1,216
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$1,210,000	07/31/26	2	1	1,285
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$1,400,000	03/24/26	2	2	1,487
255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$1,275,000	04/10/26	2	2	1,076
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	07/15/26	2	2	1,459
385 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	03/23/26	2	1	1,504
207 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	12/31/25	3	2	1,473
267 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	10/27/25	2	3	1,844
581 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.63	Single-Family Home	$1,150,000	10/27/25	2	1	1,070
37 Kenyon Ave, Kensington, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$1,410,000	05/19/26	2	2	1,316

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
218 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.02	$1,286,800	2	1.5	1,371	Off Market
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.08	$1,400,000	2	2	1,487	Recently Sold
215 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.05	$1,343,600	3	2	1,356	Off Market
267 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.07	$1,195,500	2	3	1,844	Off Market
207 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.04	$1,333,300	4	2	1,609	Off Market
211 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.05	$1,488,400	4	2	1,448	Off Market
212 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.05	$1,222,200	2	1	2,006	Off Market
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.10	$1,290,000	2	1	1,216	Recently Sold
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.11	$1,100,000	2	2	1,459	Recently Sold
249 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.09	$1,600,000	3	2.5	1,740	Recently Sold
241 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.10	$1,446,000	3	2.5	1,550	Off Market
260 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708	0.12	$2,200,000	4	2	2,162	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 233 Colgate Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1951

1,054 sqft

$831/sqft

Garage

About this House

Kensington Mid-Century Two Bedroom with Large Yard Available May 1st! - We are proud to offer for lease a charming Mid-Century modern two bedroom, one bathroom home in the hills of Kensington. Entering from the front porch you are greeted by the attractive, bright, and airy spaciousness of the open floor plan of the living room and dining room; large windows, wall to wall carpet, and a brick fireplace is adjacent to the kitchen with new appliances, very good storage and counter top space. From the kitchen is a large deck and available for entertainment, barbeque and al fresco dining. Large mature trees offer afternoon shade and the grounds offer enough area for your green thumb. The large basement is ideal for storage and a bonus room is on hand to fit your individual needs, while the internal access to the garage offers extra convenience. Direct access to the back yard is available from the deck or basement area. Two bedrooms and a newly renovated bathroom completes the charm of this wonderful home.
*Custom Painted
*Rear Deck and Enclosed Yard
*Central Heat
*Single Car Garage
*Washer and Dryer in Garage
*Partial View of the Bay
*El Cerrito BART 1.3 miles away!
*Close Attractions: Solano Avenue Shops and Eateries, Tilden Regional Parks and Trails, Downtown Kensington, HWYs 80 to 580 and the rest of the San Francisco Bay Area
*Near Restaurants and Eateries: Inn Kensington, Semifreddi's Bakery, Benchmark Pizzeria, The Arlington, Kensington Farmer's Market
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Welcome Home!

Lease Terms:
*Minimum One Year Lease
*Gardner Paid by Owner
*This is a Non-Smoking Home
*Renter's Insurance Required

CONTACT:
Martin Chan BRE# 01400871
or Bonita Chinn
Phone: 510-584-9078
Email:rentals@discoinvest.com
Discovery Investments, Inc. BRE# 01911108

(RLNE3961088)

233 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,054 sqft single-family home built in 1951. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2018 with an asking price of $3,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 18, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $875,700, with a rent estimate of $3,951/month.

Home Details for 233 Colgate Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Built UpExterior: OtherLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951Year Updated: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: ranch

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4486 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 18, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$3,700
Mar 20, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$3,700
Sep 25, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$3,500
Sep 1, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$3,500 Price increased by 3%
Aug 29, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$3,400

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$109,299

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Market trends in Kensington

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Kensington Elementary School
K-6
Public
473 Students
West Contra Costa Unified School District
10/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school really needs younger and more socio-economically diverse representation. They seem really out of touch to the life of modern working parents and it operates like a quasi-private school. Communications come from so many different sources so that it becomes really hard to stay informed. I was very disappointed to find there is also a lot of screen time going on in the classroom (maybe a problem everywhere these days?) Many of the teachers are burned out and retiring. Drop off and pick up is a pain because you have to park at the bottom of a large hill and it's a bunch of tight one-way streets. With that said, the new afterschool program (LLS) is the best addition; the staff are energetic, engaged and make school fun.
Parent Review
3mo ago
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What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

97 % Say it's dog friendly
94 % Say there's wildlife
87 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say neighbors are friendly
81 % Say it's quiet
81 % Say car is needed
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
69 % Say there are sidewalks
56 % Say there are community events
56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
56 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
45 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jade T.
Resident
6y ago
"I drive to work in Berkeley. About an 18 minutes car ride. Traffic is medium in the mornings and afternoons. There are multiple ways to get to Berkeley front he neighborhood, so you can take a new route each morning. "
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Joe M.
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7y ago
"Its as close to living in the country while being moments from the city as one can get in the East Bay "
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Andy P.
Resident
7y ago
"Kid friendly town but the clock stopped in 1962. Great schools, cute town center. Close to Tilden and Wildcat"
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Brandez
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7y ago
"There's a bus stop not a block away from my house that takes me directly to Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck/Allston)"
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Adam C.
Resident
7y ago
"Many options from driving to cross bay express bus, bart, local buses. Only difficulty is the elevation in the hills. But makes a good jog after work. "
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Mubeen M. A. J. C.
Resident
8y ago
"nerve racking, yet do-able need more street lights for after dark. there are hardly any sidewalks and the streets are too narrow, preventing 2 cars to pass one another as driving down the streets. "
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Andy P.
Resident
8y ago
"1962 just called and it wants Kensington back. In many great ways, but also some sleepy ways. Super cute. Super convenient little hamlet. Brutal commute to San Francisco"
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Mahshifamily
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8y ago
"We lived in there area for four years and loved it. Our neighbors are very friendly to each other. We have community gatherings often. We watch out for one another and people are very happy to help when needed. "
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Pardis_pz
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8y ago
"Clean friendly and lovely. Love our neighborhood. Lots of green. Great schools. Close to Tilden park"
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Gickers4
15y ago
"Wonderful area. Wildlife next to Wildcat Cayon Park. Very Private Drive with few house. Own little piece of solitude in an Urban setting."
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Frequently asked questions about 233 Colgate Ave

What is 233 Colgate Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 233 Colgate Ave in Kensington, CA is $875,700.
Is Kensington a buyer's or seller's market?
Kensington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Kensington?
Residents describe Kensington, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Kensington, CA.
What are the closest schools to 233 Colgate Ave?
The closest schools to 233 Colgate Ave in Kensington, CA are El Cerrito Senior High School (rated 7/10), Fred T. Korematsu Middle School (rated 5/10), Kensington Elementary School (rated 10/10).
Does 233 Colgate Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 233 Colgate Ave in Kensington, CA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 233 Colgate Ave?
The lot at 233 Colgate Ave in Kensington, CA is about 0.10 acres (4,486 sq ft).