Residential > House
Sold
04/27/2000
Sold Price
$531,000$287/ft²
252 Columbia Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 4Beds
- 1Bath
- 1,853ft²Living Area
- 4,000ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1939Year Built
- -DOM
- 7Permits
252 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 4 bed, 1 bath, 1,853 ft² house built in 1939 on a 0.092 acre lot with 7 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2000 for $531,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,453,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 252 Columbia Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,453,000
$784/ft²
+$922K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$531,000
$287/ft²
24 years ago
252 Columbia Ave is valued at $1,453,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
252 Columbia Ave was last sold in 2000 for $531,000.
Permits
252 Columbia Ave has 7 permit records of total value of $5,724.
Permit History
7
Permits
$5,724
Total Permit Value
November 7, 2002
Description: Replace electrical meter mainStatus: expiredType: Building - residential electricalFees: $78Effective Date: 2002-11-07Permit Number: BI332557
October 2, 2002
Description: Replace electrical meter mainStatus: finalType: Building - residential electricalFees: $78Effective Date: 2002-10-02Permit Number: BI331167
March 18, 2002
Description: Foundation repair - seismic upgradeStatus: finalType: Building/residential/fd/foundation repairFees: $577Effective Date: 2002-03-18Permit Number: BI323303
February 7, 2002
Description: Remodel to include kitchen open one wall//replace 8 window and 2 doors and same location move. Bedroom window to meet egress requirementStatus: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationFees: $1,452Effective Date: 2002-02-07Permit Number: BI322029
February 7, 2002
Description: Exterior deck at rearStatus: finalType: Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residentialBusiness Name: Accolade ConstructionFees: $203Effective Date: 2002-02-07Permit Number: BI322028
November 3, 1999
Description: Comparable 18 squaresJob Value: $5,724Status: expiredType: Building - residential re-roofBusiness Name: Caldwell Roland Roofing CO INCFees: $140Effective Date: 1999-11-03Permit Number: BIRR0000241370
June 21, 1999
Description: Heating systemStatus: finalType: Building - residential mechanicalBusiness Name: Aarvaks HeatingFees: $78Effective Date: 1999-06-21Permit Number: BIM0000236820
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$11,684.58From latest Total Assessed Value1.49%Total Assessed Value$786,096=Land+
Assessed Value$478,636Additions
Assessed Value$307,460
In 2023, taxes billed for 252 Columbia Ave were $11,684.58, which is 1.49% from latest Total Assessed Value of $786,096.
Property History
252 Columbia Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 252 Columbia Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake583Nat'l Avg100Carb Mono95Particulates93Air Pollution89Ozone88Lead41Tornado12Weather8Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 252 Columbia Ave.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
252 Columbia Ave has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
41°F
High
56°F
Summer
Average
Low
53°F
High
76°F
In the winter at 252 Columbia Ave, temperatures range from 41.36°F to 55.82°F with an average of 48.59°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 53.28°F to 76.17°F with and average of 64.73°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 252 Columbia Ave
Public Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.52 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
1.10 mi
B-
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.94 mi
C-
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 252 Columbia Ave have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Kensington, Kensington, CA 94708.
Seasonal Housing units 94708
26%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94708
-5%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Kensington.
Crime Index for 94708
84
84
The crime index in 94708 is 84, which is 0.8 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 252 Columbia Ave over selected time period.
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