Residential > House
Sold
03/03/2009
Sold Price
$725,000$296/ft²
259 Cambridge Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 2,448ft²Living Area
- 4,500ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1938Year Built
- -DOM
- 6Permits
259 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,448 ft² house built in 1938 on a 0.103 acre lot with 6 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2009 for $725,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,681,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 259 Cambridge Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,681,000
$686/ft²
+$956K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$725,000
$296/ft²
15 years ago
259 Cambridge Ave is valued at $1,681,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
259 Cambridge Ave was last sold in 2009 for $725,000.
Permits
259 Cambridge Ave has 6 permit records of total value of $38,352.
Permit History
6
Permits
$38,352
Total Permit Value
April 9, 2013
Description: Adding floor area over stairs (interior balcony) within existing conditioned space with electrical per plansJob Value: $2,252Status: finalType: Building/residential/ad/single family additionFees: $382Effective Date: 2013-04-09Permit Number: BIAD13-002809
September 7, 2012
Description: Install 1 new window replace 1 window with larger window on 2nd floor in living room replace 1 window and front entry door same size and location on 1st floorJob Value: $9,000Status: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationFees: $397Effective Date: 2012-09-07Permit Number: BIAL12-006478
November 5, 2011
Description: Interior kitchen remodel to include structural work per plansJob Value: $10,500Status: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationFees: $566Effective Date: 2011-11-05Permit Number: BIAL11-007774
September 14, 2011
Description: Termite repair items 3a, 5c, 6b, 6c, 6d 11/26/2012- all framing work for this permit has been inspected and approved. Owner pulled permit bial12-006478 for new windows. Stucco work will be inspected under this permit./amt-jakJob Value: $4,000Status: finalType: Building/residential/rp/repairFees: $237Effective Date: 2011-09-14Permit Number: BIRP11-006491
July 12, 2006
Description: Voluntary seismic upgrade to existing single family residence per plansJob Value: $1,000Status: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationFees: $103Effective Date: 2006-07-12Permit Number: BI385528
April 11, 2000
Description: New steps guardrail & walkwayJob Value: $11,600Status: finalType: Building/commercial/mic/miscBusiness Name: Schwiers Robert GFees: $463Effective Date: 2000-04-11Permit Number: BIMI0000245610
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$13,241.32From latest Total Assessed Value1.48%Total Assessed Value$897,361=Land+
Assessed Value$742,649Additions
Assessed Value$154,712
In 2023, taxes billed for 259 Cambridge Ave were $13,241.32, which is 1.48% from latest Total Assessed Value of $897,361.
Property History
259 Cambridge Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 259 Cambridge 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 259 Cambridge Ave.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
259 Cambridge Ave has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat 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 259 Cambridge 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 259 Cambridge Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.96 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.59 mi
A
El Cerrito High School
Grades: 9-12
1.07 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 259 Cambridge 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 259 Cambridge Ave over selected time period.
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