Residential > House
Sold
12/21/2017
Sold Price
$1,500,000$670/ft²
270 Amherst Ave
Kensington, CA 94708
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 2,238ft²Living Area
- 4,240ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1928Year Built
- -DOM
- 8Permits
270 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,238 ft² house built in 1928 on a 0.097 acre lot with 8 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2017 for $1,500,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,063,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 270 Amherst Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,063,000
$921/ft²
+$563K above Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,500,000
$670/ft²
6 years ago
270 Amherst Ave is valued at $2,063,000 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
270 Amherst Ave was last sold in 2017 for $1,500,000.
Permits
270 Amherst Ave has 8 permit records of total value of $95,426.
Permit History
8
Permits
$95,426
Total Permit Value
June 3, 2019
Description: Tear off existing comparable shingle roof and install new cool roof system 22 squares. Tear off existing tar &gravel roof and install 5 squares of torch downJob Value: $20,000Status: finalType: Building - residential re-roofBusiness Name: Cosmic Renovation & Roofing, IncFees: $264Effective Date: 2019-06-03Permit Number: BIRR19-005083
December 13, 2017
Description: Install seismic gas shut off valveJob Value: $250Status: IssuedType: Building - residential plumbingBusiness Name: Peter Renoir PlumbingFees: $132Effective Date: 2017-12-13Permit Number: BIPL17-013395
September 9, 2016
Description: Remodel hall bathroom on 2nd floor plumbing and electrical 11/14/17 renewed expired permit for final rphJob Value: $40,950Status: finalType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: Sequoia Pacific ConstructionFees: $1,730Effective Date: 2016-09-09Permit Number: BIAL16-009158
March 27, 2012
Description: Install new tankless water heaterJob Value: $2,000Status: finalType: Building - residential plumbingBusiness Name: Freschi Air Systems IncFees: $131Effective Date: 2012-03-27Permit Number: BIPL12-001941
January 24, 2012
Description: Replace furnaceStatus: finalType: Building - residential mechanicalBusiness Name: Freschi Air Systems IncFees: $131Effective Date: 2012-01-24Permit Number: BIM12-000427
January 5, 1999
Description: Modified bitumen 7 squaresJob Value: $2,226Status: expiredType: Building - residential re-roofBusiness Name: Caldwell Roland Roofing CO INCFees: $93Effective Date: 1999-01-05Permit Number: BIRR0000232088
July 20, 1993
Description: Kitchen remodelJob Value: $20,000Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/al/alterationBusiness Name: MILLER ROBERT M & LAURIENNEEffective Date: 1993-07-20Permit Number: BIAL0000187045
March 12, 1990
Description: Foundation repairJob Value: $10,000Status: FinaledType: Building/residential/fd/foundation repairBusiness Name: MILLER ROBERT M & LAURIENNEEffective Date: 1990-03-12Permit Number: BIFD0000161647
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$22,649.08From latest Total Assessed Value1.38%Total Assessed Value$1,640,465=Land+
Assessed Value$1,380,616Additions
Assessed Value$259,849
In 2023, taxes billed for 270 Amherst Ave were $22,649.08, which is 1.38% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,640,465.
Property History
270 Amherst Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 270 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 270 Amherst Ave.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
270 Amherst Ave has a walkability score of 17 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
54 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 270 Amherst Ave is around 54dBs, which is comparable to a 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 270 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 270 Amherst Ave
Public Schools
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Grades: 7-8
1.92 mi
C-
Kensington Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
0.70 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 270 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 270 Amherst Ave over selected time period.
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