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 & cabinet. 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!
Sold for $1,250,000 on 06/09/25
$1,250,000
696 Oberlin Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
3beds
1,458sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,225,400 Zestimate®
$857/sqft
$5,146 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 09, 2025 at 03:50pm
Listed by:
Leslie Easterday DRE #00833300 510-334-9281,
Compass
Bought with:
AMANDA BRUNATO, DRE #02021495
MLSListing
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41093508
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,458
- Total interior livable area: 1,458 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5700410128
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Estimated market value
$1,225,400