Residential > House
Sold
07/26/2022
Sold Price
$1,410,000$959/ft²
255 Amherst Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,471ft²Living Area
- 5,800ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1927Year Built
- -DOM
- 11Permits
255 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,471 ft² house built in 1927 on a 0.133 acre lot with 11 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2022 for $1,410,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,259,694.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 255 Amherst Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,259,694
$856/ft²
-$150K below Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,410,000
$959/ft²
22 months ago
255 Amherst Ave is valued at $1,259,694 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
255 Amherst Ave was last sold in 2022 for $1,410,000.
Permits
255 Amherst Ave has 11 permit records of total value of $118,571.
Permit History
11
Permits
$118,571
Total Permit Value
July 2, 2020
Description: Voluntary non-engineeried foundation retrofit per attached plans (not for ebb or tax rebate.)Job Value: $8,413Status: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: BAY Area RetrofitFees: $398Effective Date: 2020-07-02Permit Number: BIAL20-005200
May 8, 2018
Description: Remove and replace 13 windows and 1 patio door like for likeJob Value: $48,000Status: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: Jemico LlcFees: $1,438Effective Date: 2018-05-08Permit Number: BIAL18-004526
January 25, 2018
Description: Re roof. Remove old comparable and replace with new comparable. 18 squaresJob Value: $14,658Status: IssuedType: Building - residential re-roofBusiness Name: Petersen Dean IncFees: $264Effective Date: 2018-01-25Permit Number: BIRR18-000815
August 15, 2012
Description: KITCHEN REMODEL, REPLACE 2 WINDOWS, WIDEN INTERIOR OPENING, UPGRADE ELECT METER TO 200a AND INSTALL SUBPANEL. PER PLANS. 10-31-18 REACTIVATED PERMIT 10%. FINAL HOMEOWNER HAS PLANS/PERMIT-NTORRESJob Value: $37,100Status: expiredType: Building/Residential/AL/AlterationBusiness Name: Kitchen Experts Of CaliforniaFees: $1,335Effective Date: 2012-08-15Permit Number: BIAL12-005803
May 7, 2003
Description: Water heater replacementStatus: issuedType: Building - residential plumbingBusiness Name: Aarvaks Heating & AIR ConditioningFees: $62Effective Date: 2003-05-07Permit Number: BI339069
May 7, 2003
Description: Water heater replacement - incorrect contractor recordedStatus: canceledType: Building - residential plumbingBusiness Name: Water Heaters Only INCEffective Date: 2003-05-07Permit Number: BI339068
January 8, 2002
Description: Furnce change outStatus: finalType: Building - residential mechanicalBusiness Name: Aarvaks Heating & AIR Conditioning INCFees: $78Effective Date: 2002-01-08Permit Number: BI321133
March 26, 1991
Description: Re-roofJob Value: $5,000Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/rr/re-roofBusiness Name: WESTCO ROOFINGEffective Date: 1991-03-26Permit Number: BIRR0000169675
August 20, 1990
Description: Misc electricalStatus: FinaledType: Building/residential/e/misc. ElectricalBusiness Name: Not ApplicableEffective Date: 1990-08-20Permit Number: BIE0000165599
June 19, 1990
Description: Stucco sidingJob Value: $1,400Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: STAR STUCCOEffective Date: 1990-06-19Permit Number: BIAL0000164130
May 10, 1990
Description: Foundation repairJob Value: $4,000Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/fd/foundation repairBusiness Name: BURTT ENGINEERING & CONSTEffective Date: 1990-05-10Permit Number: BIFD0000163188
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$19,818.56From latest Total Assessed Value1.41%Total Assessed Value$1,410,000=Land+
Assessed Value$1,000,000Additions
Assessed Value$410,000
In 2023, taxes billed for 255 Amherst Ave were $19,818.56, which is 1.41% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,410,000.
Property History
255 Amherst Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 255 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 255 Amherst Ave.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
255 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 255 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 255 Amherst Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.89 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.63 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
0.95 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 255 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 255 Amherst Ave over selected time period.
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