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249 Yale Ave, 
Kensington, CA 94708

$1,695,000


5

Beds


4

Baths


3,184

Sq Ft


Single Family


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Listed by

Leif Jenssen

, 

Samuel Jacob Bartsch

Vanguard Properties

leif.jenssen@vanguardproperties.com

Last updated:

October 17, 2026, 01:29 PM

MLS#

41149870

Source:

Bay East CCAR bridgeMLS

About This Home

249 Yale Ave

This is an incredible value! Views plus space galore in the heart of Kensington. An incredible $532 / sq ft. 5 real bedrooms and a massive media room opens out to a patio. Offers as written! 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 Ave and less than two miles to the famed Northbrae shopping district there is no shortage of things to do and places to eat. Incredible and magical parks are nearby, and miles of gorgeous hiking trails are close as well. Welcome to Kensington!

Home Facts

Single Family

4 Baths

5 Bedrooms

Built in 1926

Subdivision & Development:

Kensington

Price Summary

1,695,000

$532 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

41149870

Last Updated:

October 17, 2026, 01:29 PM

Added:

18 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

4

Full Bathrooms:

4

Interior

Living Area:

3,184 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Bungalow, Traditional

Building Area:

3,184 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1926


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

5,800


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,695,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$532 per Sq. Ft.

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