Residential > House
Sold
07/18/2008
Sold Price
$623,000$597/ft²
290 Columbia Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 2Beds
- 1Bath
- 1,043ft²Living Area
- 3,960ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1946Year Built
- -DOM
- 5Permits
290 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,043 ft² house built in 1946 on a 0.091 acre lot with 5 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2008 for $623,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,439,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 290 Columbia Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,439,000
$1,379/ft²
+$816K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$623,000
$597/ft²
15 years ago
290 Columbia Ave is valued at $1,439,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
290 Columbia Ave was last sold in 2008 for $623,000.
Permits
290 Columbia Ave has 5 permit records of total value of $37,940.
Permit History
5
Permits
$37,940
Total Permit Value
August 9, 2022
Description: Installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic system - 4.25 kw (10 modules) with (n)100a main panel upgradeJob Value: $10,000Status: finalType: Building - residential solar photovoltaicBusiness Name: Sunpower Corporation SystemsFees: $382Effective Date: 2022-08-09Permit Number: BIPVR22-008913
August 5, 2022
Description: Installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic system - 4.25 kw (10 modules) with (n)100a main panel upgradeJob Value: $10,000Status: withdrawnType: Building - residential solar ground mountBusiness Name: Sunpower Corporation SystemsEffective Date: 2022-08-05Permit Number: BIPVR22-008814
November 1, 2007
Description: Voluntary substructural strengthening (non-engineered) install approx. 65 L.F. 5/8 plywood sheathing 47 5/8 x 10 x 12 epoxy anchor bolts five (5) angle steel connectors 71 framing anchors at floor joists three (3) ufp10 six (6) beam and post connectors per planJob Value: $10,550Status: finalType: Building/residential/fd/foundation repairBusiness Name: Advanced Building ServicesFees: $288Effective Date: 2007-11-01Permit Number: BI404822
March 21, 1994
Description: Bathroom remodelJob Value: $5,000Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: CORNERSTONE BUILDERSEffective Date: 1994-03-21Permit Number: BIAL0000191944
November 29, 1990
Description: New wallJob Value: $2,390Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: COAST CONSTRUCTION COEffective Date: 1990-11-29Permit Number: BIAL0000167886
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$11,434.42From latest Total Assessed Value1.48%Total Assessed Value$771,110=Land+
Assessed Value$637,439Additions
Assessed Value$133,671
In 2023, taxes billed for 290 Columbia Ave were $11,434.42, which is 1.48% from latest Total Assessed Value of $771,110.
Property History
290 Columbia Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 290 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 290 Columbia Ave.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
290 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 290 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 290 Columbia Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
2.01 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.57 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
1.16 mi
B-
* 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 290 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 290 Columbia Ave over selected time period.
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