Residential > House
Sold
09/09/2009
Sold Price
$612,500$220/ft²
254 Amherst Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 3Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,784ft²Living Area
- 4,400ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1951Year Built
- -DOM
- 10Permits
254 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,784 ft² house built in 1951 on a 0.101 acre lot with 10 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2009 for $612,500. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,994,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 254 Amherst Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,994,000
$716/ft²
+$1M above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$612,500
$220/ft²
14 years ago
254 Amherst Ave is valued at $1,994,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
254 Amherst Ave was last sold in 2009 for $612,500.
Permits
254 Amherst Ave has 10 permit records of total value of $159,336.
Permit History
10
Permits
$159,336
Total Permit Value
March 1, 2016
Description: Addition new wood deck to back of existing dwelling. 770 sq ftJob Value: $25,000Status: canceledType: Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residentialFees: $254Effective Date: 2016-03-01Permit Number: BIMIR16-001941
February 26, 2016
Description: Install high power wall charger (hpwc) on dedicated circuit (240v-100a) for ev chargerJob Value: $943Status: finalType: Building - residential electricalBusiness Name: Nijssen ElectricFees: $132Effective Date: 2016-02-26Permit Number: BIE16-001816
August 7, 2015
Description: REMOVE EXISTING COMP ROOFING, INSTALL NEW UNDERLAYMENT, FLASHING AND COMPOSITION SHINGLES, APPROX. 1000sfJob Value: $4,220Status: finalType: Building - Residential Re-RoofBusiness Name: Govea Roofing CoFees: $264Effective Date: 2015-08-07Permit Number: BIRR15-008224
June 11, 2015
Description: New rooftop solar 7.19kw 22 panelsStatus: finalType: Building - residential photovoltaicBusiness Name: Sunlogic IncFees: $401Effective Date: 2015-06-11Permit Number: BIPVR15-005635
April 6, 2015
Description: Building a deck at rear of home on a slopeStatus: withdrawnType: Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residentialBusiness Name: North Berkeley Design BuildEffective Date: 2015-04-06Permit Number: BIMIR15-003189
November 13, 2012
Description: Addition to entire house ** 1-15-2013 -- revision change to windows at dining room great room and kitchen and addition one window in master bathroom -- bdb **Job Value: $126,212Status: finalType: Building/residential/ad/single family additionFees: $4,289Effective Date: 2012-11-13Permit Number: BIAD12-005429
June 29, 2009
Description: Install gas shut off devicesStatus: finalType: Building - residential plumbingBusiness Name: Albert Nahman Plumbing & HeatingFees: $62Effective Date: 2009-06-29Permit Number: BI422417
May 22, 2009
Description: REPLACE SEWER BILATERAL ON CUSTOMER PROPERTY 70ft VIA TRENCHLESS. **CANCELLED PERMIT, PERMIT ISSUED IN ERROR. THIS SCOPE OF WORK REQUIRES PERMIT PULLED FROMTHE SANITARY DISTRICT. NO INSPECTIONS DONE. SENT PAPERWORK TO THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT TO PROCESS FULL REFUND. NMT 6/11/09**Status: canceledType: Building - Residential PlumbingBusiness Name: Albert Nahman Plumbing & HeatingFees: $62Effective Date: 2009-05-22Permit Number: BI421383
September 12, 1994
Description: Ret. WallJob Value: $780Status: FinaledType: Building/commercial/mic/miscBusiness Name: ALTERA DESIGN & REMODELING INCEffective Date: 1994-09-12Permit Number: BIMI0000196086
September 22, 1992
Description: Tar/gravelJob Value: $2,181Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/rr/re-roofBusiness Name: RUSS ELLIOTT INCEffective Date: 1992-09-22Permit Number: BIRR0000181165
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$14,131.04From latest Total Assessed Value1.45%Total Assessed Value$971,976=Land+
Assessed Value$682,380Additions
Assessed Value$289,596
In 2023, taxes billed for 254 Amherst Ave were $14,131.04, which is 1.45% from latest Total Assessed Value of $971,976.
Property History
254 Amherst Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 254 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 254 Amherst Ave.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
254 Amherst Ave has a walkability score of 17 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
40 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 254 Amherst Ave is around 40dBs, 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 254 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 254 Amherst Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.87 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.64 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
0.92 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 254 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 254 Amherst Ave over selected time period.
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