Residential > House
Sold
11/30/2012
Sold Price
$1,228,000$388/ft²
246 Amherst Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 4Beds
- 4Baths
- 3,169ft²Living Area
- 5,200ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1925Year Built
- -DOM
- 6Permits
246 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 4 bed, 4 bath, 3,169 ft² house built in 1925 on a 0.119 acre lot with 6 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2012 for $1,228,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,444,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 246 Amherst Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,444,000
$771/ft²
+$1M above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,228,000
$388/ft²
11 years ago
246 Amherst Ave is valued at $2,444,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
246 Amherst Ave was last sold in 2012 for $1,228,000.
Permits
246 Amherst Ave has 6 permit records of total value of $124,500.
Permit History
6
Permits
$124,500
Total Permit Value
February 1, 2013
Description: Replace furnaceStatus: finalType: Building - residential mechanicalBusiness Name: Hassler Heating & Air Conditioning IncFees: $131Effective Date: 2013-02-01Permit Number: BIM13-000829
June 9, 2010
Description: Kitchen remodel: new cabinets counters sink dishwasher disposal lighting in kitchen and living roomStatus: withdrawnType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: Lumiere ElectricEffective Date: 2010-06-09Permit Number: BIAL10-003500
June 9, 2010
Description: Remove unpermitted kitchen and convert to bar area utility room to include misc. Electrical in exising basement per plans *** no rf -- no ntc ***Job Value: $2,500Status: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: Bay Area Pacific Construction IncFees: $348Effective Date: 2010-06-09Permit Number: BIAL10-003513
August 29, 2008
Description: Electrical for sprinler system & outletJob Value: $2,000Status: finalType: Building - residential electricalFees: $78Effective Date: 2008-08-29Permit Number: BI414443
August 2, 2000
Description: 26 sq ft addition/kitchen/family room remodeling 3 bedrooms and converting the garage to a recreation roomJob Value: $120,000Status: finalType: Building/residential/ad/single family additionBusiness Name: ON THE BeamFees: $3,490Effective Date: 2000-08-02Permit Number: BI304419
May 21, 1997
Description: Service upgrade - main residenceStatus: FinaledType: Building/residential/e/misc. ElectricalBusiness Name: POWER & LIGHTEffective Date: 1997-05-21Permit Number: BIE0000217138
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$20,497.20From latest Total Assessed Value1.41%Total Assessed Value$1,453,464=Land+
Assessed Value$639,146Additions
Assessed Value$814,318
In 2023, taxes billed for 246 Amherst Ave were $20,497.2, which is 1.41% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,453,464.
Property History
246 Amherst Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 246 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 246 Amherst Ave.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
246 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 246 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 246 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 246 Amherst Ave
Public Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.60 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
0.91 mi
B-
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.84 mi
C-
* 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 246 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 246 Amherst Ave over selected time period.
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