OFF MARKET
Google street view image for 209 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
Off market apr 1979 for $148K
$1,712,114
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $792/mo
4
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,948
sq ft

209 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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About this home

209 Amherst Ave is a 1,948 square foot house on a 5,000 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 01, 1979 for $148,500. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,712,114.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$879Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,712,114
$1.6M since sold in April 1979$12K since September

This home's estimate is 8.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.57M) of 6 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price
132.8%

+2.3% MoM

Median sale price
$1.7M

$51K MoM

Avg. days on market
14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes
45

3 MoM

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Sale history for 209 Amherst Ave

Tax history for 209 Amherst Ave

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

May 2, 2022 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration

Remove and replace old windows and repair any rotten wood or molding as necessary. Waterproof the windows with flashing and paper, then apply new stucco layers. Prime and paint the repaired areas.

Electrical

Remodel

Mar 4, 2022 • Final
Permit submittal

Remove existing windows and replace any rotten wood or molding as necessary. Waterproof the openings with flashing and paper, then install new stucco in three layers. Prime, paint, and caulk the affected areas.

Remodel

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Property details

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10
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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price
$1.63M – $1.97M

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