Residential > House
Sold
07/26/2006
Sold Price
$365,000$198/ft²
242 Cambridge Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 2Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,840ft²Living Area
- 3,840ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 2009Year Built
- -DOM
- 5Permits
242 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,840 ft² house built in 2009 on a 0.088 acre lot with 5 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2006 for $365,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,571,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 242 Cambridge Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,571,000
$853/ft²
+$1M above Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$365,000
$198/ft²
17 years ago
242 Cambridge Ave is valued at $1,571,000 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
242 Cambridge Ave was last sold in 2006 for $365,000.
Permits
242 Cambridge Ave has 5 permit records of total value of $209,736.
Permit History
5
Permits
$209,736
Total Permit Value
December 28, 2012
Description: 4.84 kw roof mounted photovoltaic arrayJob Value: $1,200Status: finalType: Building - residential photovoltaicBusiness Name: Solarcity CorporationFees: $308Effective Date: 2012-12-28Permit Number: BIPVR12-009058
August 14, 2012
Description: NEW SFR HOLD ON FRAMING INSPECTION. CONTACT PLANNER D.HARDMAN 7/20/09 - POWER POLE PAID BY S.R. BRAY LLC/mb **STAMPED, REVIEWED LETTER FROM ENGINEER OF PIERS POURED WITHOUT INSPECTION IN FILE. KDD 7/21/09** **SURVEY LETTER FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE INSPECTOR AT THE NEXT INSPECTION. 1/21/10 KDD/GPF** *** 7-23-2012 -- REVISION TO DEFINE SECOND STORY DECK AS A BALCONY (NO POST SUPPORTS) AND REDUCE SIZE OF BALCONY, AND STRUCTURAL REVISIONS AT BALCONY -- BDB *** 8/14/12 REVISION: ENCLOSE SMALL PORTION OF DECK FOR HYBRID PASSIVE SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMJob Value: $202,336Status: finalType: Building/Residential/R/New Single Family-DuplexBusiness Name: Power Plus Temporary Utility ServicesFees: $18,755Effective Date: 2012-08-14Permit Number: BI418639
February 9, 2009
Description: New detached garageStatus: withdrawnType: Building/residential/cg/carport garageEffective Date: 2009-02-09Permit Number: BI418638
February 9, 2009
Description: New single family residenceStatus: canceledType: Building/residential/r/new single family-duplexEffective Date: 2009-02-09Permit Number: BI418635
February 9, 2009
Description: Detached garage hold on framing inspection. Contact planner d.hardman **stamped reviewed letter from engineer of piers poured without inspection in file. Kdd 7/21/09**Job Value: $6,200Status: finalType: Building/residential/cg/carport garageFees: $451Effective Date: 2009-02-09Permit Number: BI418636
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$12,666.20From latest Total Assessed Value1.48%Total Assessed Value$855,852=Land+
Assessed Value$471,184Additions
Assessed Value$384,668
In 2023, taxes billed for 242 Cambridge Ave were $12,666.2, which is 1.48% from latest Total Assessed Value of $855,852.
Property History
242 Cambridge Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 242 Cambridge 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 242 Cambridge Ave.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
242 Cambridge Ave has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat 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 242 Cambridge 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 242 Cambridge Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.90 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.54 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
1.02 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 242 Cambridge 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 242 Cambridge Ave over selected time period.
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