Residential > House
Sold
01/29/2008
Sold Price
$820,000$517/ft²
215 Amherst Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,585ft²Living Area
- 5,000ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1957Year Built
- -DOM
- 5Permits
215 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,585 ft² house built in 1957 on a 0.115 acre lot with 5 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2008 for $820,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,659,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 215 Amherst Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,659,000
$1,046/ft²
+$839K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$820,000
$517/ft²
16 years ago
215 Amherst Ave is valued at $1,659,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
215 Amherst Ave was last sold in 2008 for $820,000.
Permits
215 Amherst Ave has 5 permit records.
Permit History
5
Permits
April 23, 2008
Description: INSTALLATION OF 200amp 240volt METER MAIN SERVICE WITH NEW DISTRIBUTION PANELStatus: finalType: Building - Residential ElectricalBusiness Name: El Cerrito Electric CompanyFees: $103Effective Date: 2008-04-23Permit Number: BI410202
April 23, 2008
Description: Voluntary substructural strengthening (nonengineered) per plansStatus: finalType: Building/residential/fd/foundation repairBusiness Name: Advanced Building ServicesFees: $288Effective Date: 2008-04-23Permit Number: BI410196
December 6, 2007
Description: Installation of gas shut-off valves at main gas meter and all gas appliances per contractorStatus: finalType: Building - residential plumbingBusiness Name: Central Plumbing & RooterFees: $62Effective Date: 2007-12-06Permit Number: BI406044
September 28, 2004
Description: Replace furnaceStatus: expiredType: Building - residential mechanicalBusiness Name: A TO Z Heating & AIRFees: $78Effective Date: 2004-09-28Permit Number: BI359486
January 12, 2004
Description: Kitchen remodel remove wall to created opening between dining & kitchen. As shown on planStatus: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationFees: $663Effective Date: 2004-01-12Permit Number: BI348804
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$14,854.66From latest Total Assessed Value1.43%Total Assessed Value$1,035,247=Land+
Assessed Value$757,500Additions
Assessed Value$277,747
In 2023, taxes billed for 215 Amherst Ave were $14,854.66, which is 1.43% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,035,247.
Property History
215 Amherst Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 215 Amherst 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 215 Amherst Ave.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
215 Amherst Ave has a walkability score of 17 out of 20, which means that it is in a very 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 215 Amherst 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 215 Amherst Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.79 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.51 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
0.90 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 215 Amherst 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 215 Amherst Ave over selected time period.
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