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!
MLS #
EB41093508
MLS Source
Bridge MLS
Bathrooms
Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Window
Kitchen
Eat In Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Fireplace
Brick, Insert, Living Room
Flooring
Hardwood
Laundry
In Basement
Cooling
Air Conditioning - None
Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Crawl Space
Pool
None, Pool - No
Style
Traditional
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Enclosed, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District
West Contra Costa Unified
High School District
West Contra Costa Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
696 Oberlin Ave is a Single Family Residence in Kensington, CA 94708-1046. This 1,458 square foot property sits on a 5,445 Sq Ft Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,250,000 and was built in 1939.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 02, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Leslie Easterday, (510) 334-9281