Residential > House
Sold
08/09/2016
Sold Price
$1,050,000$832/ft²
257 Amherst Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 2Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,262ft²Living Area
- 5,880ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1954Year Built
- -DOM
- 10Permits
257 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,262 ft² house built in 1954 on a 0.135 acre lot with 10 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2016 for $1,050,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,789,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 257 Amherst Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,789,000
$1,417/ft²
+$739K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,050,000
$832/ft²
7 years ago
257 Amherst Ave is valued at $1,789,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
257 Amherst Ave was last sold in 2016 for $1,050,000.
Permits
257 Amherst Ave has 10 permit records of total value of $21,551.
Permit History
10
Permits
$21,551
Total Permit Value
October 31, 2022
Description: Install water heater like for likeJob Value: $5,000Status: finalType: Building - residential plumbingBusiness Name: Hassler Heating & AIR Conditioning INCFees: $148Effective Date: 2022-10-31Permit Number: BIPL22-012439
October 20, 2021
Description: Install amana amvc9 furnace **afue 96** **hers report required at final inspection**Status: finalType: Building - residential mechanicalBusiness Name: Hassler Heating & AIR Conditioning INCFees: $277Effective Date: 2021-10-20Permit Number: BIM21-012546
August 16, 2016
Description: Install gas seismic deviceJob Value: $350Status: finalType: Building - residential plumbingBusiness Name: All Ways Home ServicesFees: $132Effective Date: 2016-08-16Permit Number: BIPL16-008154
March 4, 2010
Description: Flat roof: overlay approx. 700sq ft (upper section) of modified asphalt roof membrane over one existing layerStatus: expiredType: Building - residential re-roofBusiness Name: Gutierrez Roofing CompanyFees: $80Effective Date: 2010-03-04Permit Number: BIRR10-000890
December 28, 2006
Description: New window opening in the second story bathroom per plansStatus: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: TOP OF THE Line Builders INCFees: $103Effective Date: 2006-12-28Permit Number: BI392375
August 3, 2006
Description: Whole house remodel: remodel kitchen 2 bathrooms plumbing & electrical upgrades replace insulation & sheetrock on exterior walls replacement of designated windows move and addition interior walls to create new laundry room closet. All work per plans 9-20-06 --- revision to addition new window opening and structural revision to head off floor joists to accomadate for plumbing and HVAC per plans. --- bdbStatus: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: TOP OF THE Line Builders INCFees: $989Effective Date: 2006-08-03Permit Number: BI386589
May 12, 1999
Description: Upgrade electricalStatus: finalType: Building - residential electricalBusiness Name: Gary's ElectFees: $78Effective Date: 1999-05-12Permit Number: BIE0000235429
October 31, 1997
Description: Seismic retrofitJob Value: $4,200Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: EARTHQUAKE SAFETY INCEffective Date: 1997-10-31Permit Number: BIAL0000221508
July 12, 1994
Description: SidingJob Value: $7,200Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: ALLEN J R CONSTRUCTIONEffective Date: 1994-07-12Permit Number: BIAL0000194614
September 4, 1993
Description: Tar/gravel 16 squaresJob Value: $4,801Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/rr/re-roofBusiness Name: FLAGLER ROOFING CO INCEffective Date: 1993-09-04Permit Number: BIRR0000188150
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$16,658.18From latest Total Assessed Value1.42%Total Assessed Value$1,171,289=Land+
Assessed Value$1,037,988Additions
Assessed Value$133,301
In 2023, taxes billed for 257 Amherst Ave were $16,658.18, which is 1.42% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,171,289.
Property History
257 Amherst Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 257 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 257 Amherst Ave.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
257 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 257 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 257 Amherst Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.89 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.64 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 257 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 257 Amherst Ave over selected time period.
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