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Off market dec 2013 for $1.2M

$2,111,823

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $280/mo

•

2,500

sq ft

220 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$845Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ruth Frassetto •DRE #00779030 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

Bought with Francine Di Palma •DRE #00925299 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40637450

Redfin Estimate

$2,111,823

$850K since sold in December 2013$43K since September

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This home's estimate is 19.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$2,145,000
A
4 beds4 baths2,218 sq ft
212 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$1,876,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,403 sq ft
225 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,670,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,296 sq ft
101 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,800,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,229 sq ft
430 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$1,350,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,427 sq ft
549 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

129.3%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$822 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Great home with wonderful views. Has been cosmetically updated throughout recently..
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Sale history for 220 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,579 (+2.3%)

$812,741 + $765,225

$1,577,966

2024

$21,089 (+1.9%)

$796,805 + $750,221

$1,547,026

2023

$20,699 (+1.3%)

$781,182 + $735,511

$1,516,693

2022

$20,434 (+0.2%)

$765,865 + $721,090

$1,486,955

2021

$20,389 (+4.5%)

$750,849 + $706,951

$1,457,800

2020

$19,512 (+1.6%)

$736,127 + $693,090

$1,429,217

2019

$19,201 (+3.2%)

$728,579 + $685,984

$1,414,563

2018

$18,611 (+1.6%)

$714,294 + $672,534

$1,386,828

2017

$18,312 (+0.3%)

$686,558 + $646,420

$1,332,978

2016

$18,263 (−0.2%)

$686,558 + $646,420

$1,332,978

2015

$18,291 (+0.9%)

$673,097 + $633,746

$1,306,843

2014

$18,127 (+665.3%)

$650,000 + $612,000

$1,262,000

2013

$2,369 (+5.0%)

$650,000 + $612,000

$1,262,000

2012

$2,256 (−1.2%)

$30,630 + $44,935

$75,565

2011

$2,284 (+2.9%)

$30,030 + $44,054

$74,084

2010

$2,219 (+14.2%)

$29,442 + $43,191

$72,633

2009

$1,943 (+1.3%)

$29,222 + $42,869

$72,091

2008

$1,917

$29,292 + $42,971

$72,263

Tax history for 220 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,579 (+2.3%)

$812,741 + $765,225

$1,577,966

2024

$21,089 (+1.9%)

$796,805 + $750,221

$1,547,026

2023

$20,699 (+1.3%)

$781,182 + $735,511

$1,516,693

2022

$20,434 (+0.2%)

$765,865 + $721,090

$1,486,955

2021

$20,389 (+4.5%)

$750,849 + $706,951

$1,457,800

2020

$19,512 (+1.6%)

$736,127 + $693,090

$1,429,217

2019

$19,201 (+3.2%)

$728,579 + $685,984

$1,414,563

2018

$18,611 (+1.6%)

$714,294 + $672,534

$1,386,828

2017

$18,312 (+0.3%)

$686,558 + $646,420

$1,332,978

2016

$18,263 (−0.2%)

$686,558 + $646,420

$1,332,978

2015

$18,291 (+0.9%)

$673,097 + $633,746

$1,306,843

2014

$18,127 (+665.3%)

$650,000 + $612,000

$1,262,000

2013

$2,369 (+5.0%)

$650,000 + $612,000

$1,262,000

2012

$2,256 (−1.2%)

$30,630 + $44,935

$75,565

2011

$2,284 (+2.9%)

$30,030 + $44,054

$74,084

2010

$2,219 (+14.2%)

$29,442 + $43,191

$72,633

2009

$1,943 (+1.3%)

$29,222 + $42,869

$72,091

2008

$1,917

$29,292 + $42,971

$72,263

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,000

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

2,500

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5700500076

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2021.

Feb 10, 2025 • Active

Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residential

Remodel

Oct 17, 2019 • Final

Building - residential foundation repair

Perform a voluntary foundation upgrade. Install structural plywood and anchor bolts according to the provided plans.

Remodel

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Tandem, Undersized Garage, Garage Door Opener

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Counter - Solid Surface,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
New Construction
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,336

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Terraced Down
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2336
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1936

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5000
Lot Size Area: 0.1148
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
Lot Features: Premium Lot
Zoning: R-1

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: No Air Conditioning

Location

School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,500
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700500076
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 1, 2021

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

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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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Kensington, CA • 94708

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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

$2.01M – $2.43M

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Home values near 220 Amherst Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,360,328
226 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2913 Sq. Ft.	$2,083,995

Address	Redfin Estimate
200 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,626,253
205 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$1,537,233

Address	Redfin Estimate
225 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2217 Sq. Ft.	$1,737,657
233 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2133 Sq. Ft.	$1,651,885

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