For sale Home

Listed Sep 30, 2026

$1,695,000 Est. $11,211/mo

249 Yale Avenue

  • 5

    Beds

  • 4

    Baths

  • 3,184

    Sq ft

The story

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!

Facts & features

Home type

Home

Year built

1926

Floors

3

Price per sq ft

$532

Parking

1-car garage

Included features

  • Fireplace

    1 fireplace

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Appliances

    Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater

  • Flooring

    Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl

  • Roof

    Composition

  • Lot Information

    Sloped Up

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • View

    Water, City, Mountain

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$11,211 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $9,022
  • Property tax $1,695
  • Insurance $494

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

Vanguard Properties

Broker Name

Vanguard Properties

Agent

Leif Jenssen