Residential > House
Sold
01/08/2015
Sold Price
$860,000$629/ft²
247 Amherst Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 3Beds
- 1Bath
- 1,368ft²Living Area
- 4,905ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1927Year Built
- -DOM
- 5Permits
247 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,368 ft² house built in 1927 on a 0.113 acre lot with 5 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2015 for $860,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,506,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 247 Amherst Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,506,000
$1,100/ft²
+$646K above Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$860,000
$629/ft²
9 years ago
247 Amherst Ave is valued at $1,506,000 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
247 Amherst Ave was last sold in 2015 for $860,000.
Permits
247 Amherst Ave has 5 permit records of total value of $54,763.
Permit History
5
Permits
$54,763
Total Permit Value
October 29, 2018
Description: Roof mount solar 12 panels - 3.76 kwJob Value: $16,320Status: finalType: Building - residential solar photovoltaicBusiness Name: Don's Construction COFees: $402Effective Date: 2018-10-29Permit Number: BIPVR18-011225
October 3, 2018
Description: Re roof. Remove shinlges and replace with osb radient barrier and new comparable shingles. Approx 18 squaresJob Value: $22,806Status: finalType: Building - residential re-roofBusiness Name: Don's Construction COFees: $264Effective Date: 2018-10-03Permit Number: BIRR18-010264
September 6, 2018
Description: Remove and replace furnaceJob Value: $7,637Status: finalType: Building - residential mechanicalBusiness Name: Freschi Air Systems IncFees: $277Effective Date: 2018-09-06Permit Number: BIM18-009269
April 12, 2018
Description: Seismic retro fit engineered bracing bolting and shear wall installation to cripple wall foundation with angle irn steelJob Value: $8,000Status: finalType: Building/residential/fd/foundation repairBusiness Name: GC Builders IncFees: $615Effective Date: 2018-04-12Permit Number: BIFD18-003729
November 17, 2014
Description: Upgrade main electrical panel to 200amp to include misc. Electrical repairs throughout residenceStatus: finalType: Building - residential electricalBusiness Name: Guerreros Electric INCFees: $132Effective Date: 2014-11-17Permit Number: BIE14-010782
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$14,393.56From latest Total Assessed Value1.45%Total Assessed Value$993,446=Land+
Assessed Value$878,395Additions
Assessed Value$115,051
In 2023, taxes billed for 247 Amherst Ave were $14,393.56, which is 1.45% from latest Total Assessed Value of $993,446.
Property History
247 Amherst Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 247 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 247 Amherst Ave.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
247 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 247 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 247 Amherst Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.87 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.61 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
0.94 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 247 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 247 Amherst Ave over selected time period.
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