249 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

• 5 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 3,184 sqft

Property Description

This is Kensington at its finest! 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!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

September 30, 2026

Data Last Updated:

October 8, 2026 at 2:18PM

Listing Office:

Vanguard Properties : 510-590-4290

Listing Agent:

Leif Jenssen : 510-207-3387

MLS ID:

41149870

Interior

• Appliances: Gas Water HeaterDryerWasher
• Flooring: LaminateVinylWood
• A/C: None
• Heating: Forced Air
• Fireplace: Living RoomWood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• Style: BungalowTraditional
• Other Structures: DeckPatio
• Pool: None
• Parking: GarageOff StreetParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: StuccoThree Or More

Location

• Originating MLS: CRMLS_BMLS
• County: Contra Costa

Lot

• Zoning: 5700820151
• View: BayBridge(s)HillsPanoramicWaterView

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_BMLS