About 249 Yale Ave
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!
Open House
Features of 249 Yale Ave
| MLS® # | 41149870 |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,695,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4.00 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Square Footage | 3,184 |
| Acres | 0.13 |
| Year Built | 1926 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Bungalow, Traditional |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 249 Yale Ave |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | KENSINGTON |
| City | Kensington |
| County | Contra Costa |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94708 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| View | Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | None |
Interior
| Interior Features | Studio, Au Pair, Family Room, Office |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | None |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Stories | Three or More Stories |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Back Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Back |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Sloped Up |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Stucco |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 30th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Leif Jenssen |
|---|---|
| Office | Vanguard Properties |