
249 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
249 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
Property Description
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!
Features & Amenities
Property Details
Mortgage Calculator
Current Rates
About Kensington
This property is located in Kensington, a community in Kensington. Explore more listings in this neighborhood to compare options and pricing.
View Kensington ListingsComparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Kensington · Kensington · Single Family Residence
Listed 5.8% below the median closed sale of $1,800,000. Price per sqft ($532) is a 32% discount to closed comps ($780). Closed comps sold at 133% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 San Antonio AVE | Berkeley | 1923 | 4 | 2 | 2,143 | 6,174 | $746 | $1.60M | 41 | 54 |
| 1101 Amador Ave | Berkeley | 1926 | 4 | 4 | 2,637 | 6,321 | $605 | $1.59M | 25 | 53 |
| 1109 Sterling Ave | Berkeley | 2006 | 4 | 4 | 3,448 | 6,813 | $521 | $1.79M | 16 | 50 |
| 1915 El Dorado Ave | Berkeley | 1922 | 3 | 2 | 1,614 | 7,120 | $914 | $1.48M | 4 | 45 |
| 2403 Cedar St | Berkeley | 1926 | 4 | 2 | 2,180 | 4,750 | $729 | $1.59M | 103 | 41 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2,404.4 | 6,235.6 | $703 | $1.61M | 37.8 | |||
| Median | 2,180 | $1.59M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 744 Coventry Rd | Kensington | 1928 | 12/09/2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,768 | 6,283 | $1.69M | $1.90M | $686 | 1.13 | 37 | 87 |
| 430 Beloit Ave | Kensington | 1948 | 09/25/2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,229 | 4,500 | $1.50M | $1.80M | $808 | 1.20 | 28 | 80 |
| 222 Cambridge Ave | Kensington | 1962 | 09/28/2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,317 | 4,200 | $1.15M | $1.66M | $714 | 1.44 | 33 | 80 |
| 218 Cambridge Ave | Kensington | 1951 | 09/11/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,805 | 4,200 | $1.10M | $1.91M | $1,058 | 1.74 | 23 | 78 |
| 685 Oberlin Ave | Kensington | 1931 | 10/15/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,690 | 5,280 | $1.50M | $1.71M | $636 | 1.15 | 36 | 77 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.6 | 2.4 | 2,361.8 | 4,892.6 | $1.80M | $1.80M | $780.4 | — | 31.4 | ||||
| Median | 2,317 | $1.80M | $1.80M | ||||||||||
Market Analysis
List vs Sale $/SqFt
Sale Price Trend
Days on Market
Sale vs List Price
This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.