Residential > House
Sold
11/06/2020
Sold Price
$900,000$713/ft²
251 Amherst Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 2Beds
- 1Bath
- 1,263ft²Living Area
- 5,040ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1969Year Built
- -DOM
- 5Permits
251 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,263 ft² house built in 1969 on a 0.116 acre lot with 5 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2020 for $900,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,577,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 251 Amherst Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,577,000
$1,248/ft²
+$677K above Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$900,000
$713/ft²
3 years ago
251 Amherst Ave is valued at $1,577,000 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
251 Amherst Ave was last sold in 2020 for $900,000.
Permits
251 Amherst Ave has 5 permit records of total value of $51,000.
Permit History
5
Permits
$51,000
Total Permit Value
April 22, 2022
Description: Residential voluntary seismic retrofit strengthening plan standard planset AJob Value: $4,000Status: plancheckType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: Warner Custom Homes INCEffective Date: 2022-04-22Permit Number: BIAL22-004373
April 16, 2022
Description: Voluntary seismic retrofit in accordance with plan set aJob Value: $4,000Status: intake submittalType: Permit submittalBusiness Name: Warner Custom Homes INCEffective Date: 2022-04-16Permit Number: BISUB22-01329
February 4, 2020
Description: Bathroom remodel like for like to include new fixtures exhaust fan and lights replace window in kindJob Value: $9,000Status: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: Greenstar Builders INCFees: $713Effective Date: 2020-02-04Permit Number: BIAL20-001224
July 8, 2014
Description: Remove existing chimney and cap off. Replace 2 sliding glass doors in same locatin. Replace existing window in kitchen and reduce in size. Remodel kitchen relocate existing electrical panel from closet to hallway. Addition non bearing wal in existing closet area for new laundry. Replace siding on west wall onlyJob Value: $34,000Status: expiredType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: Home Healing RenovationsFees: $1,490Effective Date: 2014-07-08Permit Number: BIAL14-006203
June 11, 2007
Description: Replace existing wall furnace with central heating systemStatus: finalType: Building - residential mechanicalBusiness Name: Aarvaks Heating & AIR ConditioningFees: $78Effective Date: 2007-06-11Permit Number: BI399056
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$15,405.30From latest Total Assessed Value1.44%Total Assessed Value$1,066,410=Land+
Assessed Value$858,330Additions
Assessed Value$208,080
In 2023, taxes billed for 251 Amherst Ave were $15,405.3, which is 1.44% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,066,410.
Property History
251 Amherst Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 251 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 251 Amherst Ave.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
251 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 251 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 251 Amherst Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.88 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.62 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 251 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 251 Amherst Ave over selected time period.
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