Residential > House
Sold
12/03/2021
Sold Price
$1,740,000$542/ft²
244 Amherst Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 4Beds
- 4Baths
- 3,208ft²Living Area
- 5,450ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1926Year Built
- -DOM
- 12Permits
244 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 4 bed, 4 bath, 3,208 ft² house built in 1926 on a 0.125 acre lot with 12 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2021 for $1,740,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,596,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 244 Amherst Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,596,000
$809/ft²
+$856K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,740,000
$542/ft²
2 years ago
244 Amherst Ave is valued at $2,596,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
244 Amherst Ave was last sold in 2021 for $1,740,000.
Permits
244 Amherst Ave has 12 permit records of total value of $100,855.
Permit History
12
Permits
$100,855
Total Permit Value
February 15, 2022
Description: Replacing 4 retrofit windows (same size/same location)Job Value: $14,026Status: expiredType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: Renewal BY Andersen OF SAN FranciscoFees: $589Effective Date: 2022-02-15Permit Number: BIAL22-001632
February 10, 2022
Description: Replacing 4 retrofit windows (same size/same location)Job Value: $14,026Status: completeType: Permit submittalBusiness Name: Renewal BY Andersen OF SAN FranciscoEffective Date: 2022-02-10Permit Number: BISUB22-00507
July 23, 2021
Description: Removal of existing roofing materials and installation of new roofing assembly. **17.5 squares**Job Value: $22,000Status: finalType: Building - residential re-roofBusiness Name: Westco Roofing Company INCFees: $264Effective Date: 2021-07-23Permit Number: BIRR21-008677
November 13, 2018
Description: Engineered seismic retrofit **12/18/18 detail showing connection of strongwall to clg. Joist submitted. Racuff**Job Value: $35,603Status: finalType: Building/residential/fd/foundation repairBusiness Name: Golden State Seismic & Structural IncFees: $1,187Effective Date: 2018-11-13Permit Number: BIFD18-011769
January 26, 2018
Description: Replace main electrical panel from 100 amp to 200 ampJob Value: $2,000Status: expiredType: Building - residential electricalBusiness Name: ZM Electric 925 INCFees: $132Effective Date: 2018-01-26Permit Number: BIE18-000834
April 16, 2015
Description: Replace water heater with hybrid water heater - gas test requiredStatus: expiredType: Building - residential plumbingBusiness Name: Green Plumbing Technologies INCFees: $132Effective Date: 2015-04-16Permit Number: BIPL15-003688
February 28, 2013
Description: Tear off reroof 28# fiberglass base sheet is to be applied followed by a granulated modified bitumen roof system app 9 squares ***first inspection must occure within 30 days of issuance or permit will expire****Status: finalType: Building - residential re-roofBusiness Name: General Roofing CompanyFees: $412Effective Date: 2013-02-28Permit Number: BIRR13-001686
December 26, 2000
Description: Bathroom and closet/study added to atticStatus: withdrawnType: Building/residential/ad/single family additionEffective Date: 2000-12-26Permit Number: BI309308
February 24, 2000
Description: Hall bathroom remodelJob Value: $5,200Status: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: Blattel Kevin Peter TREFees: $265Effective Date: 2000-02-24Permit Number: BIAL0000244216
June 12, 1990
Description: Repair wtr, wste lines, electricalStatus: FinaledType: Building/residential/mu/misc. ComboBusiness Name: KING CONSTRUCTIONEffective Date: 1990-06-12Permit Number: BIMU0000163985
May 9, 1990
Description: Foundation repairJob Value: $5,700Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/fd/foundation repairBusiness Name: KING CONSTRUCTIONEffective Date: 1990-05-09Permit Number: BIFD0000163186
March 21, 1990
Description: ReroofJob Value: $2,300Status: ExpiredType: Building/residential/rr/re-roofBusiness Name: FLAGLER ROOFINGEffective Date: 1990-03-21Permit Number: BIRR0000161897
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$24,613.44From latest Total Assessed Value1.39%Total Assessed Value$1,774,800=Land+
Assessed Value$1,173,000Additions
Assessed Value$601,800
In 2023, taxes billed for 244 Amherst Ave were $24,613.44, which is 1.39% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,774,800.
Property History
244 Amherst Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 244 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 244 Amherst Ave.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
244 Amherst Ave has a walkability score of 17 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
42 dB
Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49
Suburban Residential 50-54
Urban Residential 55-59
Noisy Urban Residential 60-64
Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+
Noise at 244 Amherst Ave is around 42dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential 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 244 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 244 Amherst Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.84 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.59 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
0.91 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 244 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 244 Amherst Ave over selected time period.
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