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Listed by Leslie Easterday • Compass

$ 1,249,000

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,458 SqFt

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$ 1,249,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,458 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,458 sqft

Price per Sqft $856

Subdivision Kensington

MLS Listing ID 41093508

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Originating Board Bridge AOR

Year Built 1939

Lot Size 5,445 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Welcome to 696 Oberlin Ave located in the highly sought-after town of Kensington. Situated on a corner lot this home has been lived in & maintained by the same family since 1957. As you enter, you will see the spacious living & dining rooms. The open floor plan makes the home feel very modern. The ample dual pane windows allow an abundance of good natural light. The entire inside has been freshly painted. There are hardwood floors throughout. The eat-in kitchen has a sliding glass door which opens to the sunny deck covered with beautiful wisteria-a perfect spot for morning coffee. Two bedrooms have sliding glass doors which open to the pretty side gardens. The many mature plants include huge orange & lemon trees and much more! Located on the other side of the home, 3 steps up is the primary bedroom suite. With its own bathroom, 2 big closets, and an extra cozy spot for reading & relaxing makes it feel like a private retreat. The large one car garage has a big work bench & cabinets. There is access to the partial basement which includes the laundry area. Close by is Kensington village with shops & restaurants. Also, 6 blocks to Tilden Park and close to hiking trails. This welcoming neighborhood is where neighbors become friends and where you will feel right at home!

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling No Air Conditioning

Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Brick, Insert, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, In Basement, Washer

Exterior

Garage Spaces 1.0

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Front Yard

Story 1

Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Schools

School District West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

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Travis Hill

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100 Pine Street Suite 1250, Francisco, CA, 94111

696 Oberlin Ave Kensington, CA 94708

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