OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2018 for $1.4M

$1,773,533

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,479/mo

•

2,216

sq ft

240 Amherst Ave Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

5,350 sq ftLot Size

$800Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by TODD HODSON •DRE #00909437 • MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY

Listed by • MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY

Bought with WILLIAM WITORT •DRE #01921115 • REALTY ADVOCATES

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•Source:Greater Lansing AoR #40837089

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Redfin Estimate

$1,773,533

$374K since sold in October 2018$85K since October

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This home's estimate is 21.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,425,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,278 sq ft
355 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,550,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,954 sq ft
491 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,805,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
54 Colorado Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,500,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,592 sq ft
639 Cragmont, Berkeley, CA 94708

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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

137.8%

+3.4% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$101K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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10 MoM

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$2,800,000
— beds4 baths9,282 sq ft
Arch, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,800,000
— beds— baths9,282 sq ft
1526 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708
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$1,888,000
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Sale history for 240 Amherst Ave Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,230 (+1.3%)

$1,194,717 + $398,237

$1,592,954

2025

$21,943 (+2.3%)

$1,194,717 + $398,237

$1,592,954

2024

$21,441 (+1.9%)

$1,171,292 + $390,429

$1,561,721

2023

$21,040 (+1.3%)

$1,148,326 + $382,774

$1,531,100

2022

$20,769 (+0.2%)

$1,125,810 + $375,269

$1,501,079

2021

$20,723 (+4.5%)

$1,103,736 + $367,911

$1,471,647

2020

$19,832 (+1.6%)

$1,082,095 + $360,698

$1,442,793

2019

$19,517 (+555.8%)

$1,071,000 + $357,000

$1,428,000

2018

$2,976 (+0.9%)

$1,050,000 + $350,000

$1,400,000

2017

$2,949 (+1.5%)

$32,498 + $79,085

$111,583

2016

$2,905 (+0.3%)

$32,498 + $79,085

$111,583

2015

$2,896 (+1.8%)

$31,861 + $77,535

$109,396

2014

$2,845 (+1.4%)

$30,769 + $74,875

$105,644

2013

$2,807 (+5.8%)

$30,769 + $74,875

$105,644

2012

$2,654 (−1.0%)

$30,630 + $74,537

$105,167

2011

$2,682 (+3.1%)

$30,030 + $73,076

$103,106

2010

$2,602 (+12.3%)

$29,442 + $71,644

$101,086

2009

$2,316 (+2.2%)

$29,222 + $71,109

$100,331

2008

$2,266

$29,292 + $71,278

$100,570

Tax history for 240 Amherst Ave Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,230 (+1.3%)

$1,194,717 + $398,237

$1,592,954

2025

$21,943 (+2.3%)

$1,194,717 + $398,237

$1,592,954

2024

$21,441 (+1.9%)

$1,171,292 + $390,429

$1,561,721

2023

$21,040 (+1.3%)

$1,148,326 + $382,774

$1,531,100

2022

$20,769 (+0.2%)

$1,125,810 + $375,269

$1,501,079

2021

$20,723 (+4.5%)

$1,103,736 + $367,911

$1,471,647

2020

$19,832 (+1.6%)

$1,082,095 + $360,698

$1,442,793

2019

$19,517 (+555.8%)

$1,071,000 + $357,000

$1,428,000

2018

$2,976 (+0.9%)

$1,050,000 + $350,000

$1,400,000

2017

$2,949 (+1.5%)

$32,498 + $79,085

$111,583

2016

$2,905 (+0.3%)

$32,498 + $79,085

$111,583

2015

$2,896 (+1.8%)

$31,861 + $77,535

$109,396

2014

$2,845 (+1.4%)

$30,769 + $74,875

$105,644

2013

$2,807 (+5.8%)

$30,769 + $74,875

$105,644

2012

$2,654 (−1.0%)

$30,630 + $74,537

$105,167

2011

$2,682 (+3.1%)

$30,030 + $73,076

$103,106

2010

$2,602 (+12.3%)

$29,442 + $71,644

$101,086

2009

$2,316 (+2.2%)

$29,222 + $71,109

$100,331

2008

$2,266

$29,292 + $71,278

$100,570

*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

5,350 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1963

Sq. Ft.

2,249

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5700500126

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

Nov 5, 2019 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

Install a new Bryant air conditioning unit with a 14 SEER rating. Work includes installing insulated copper refrigeration lines, new dedicated electrical circuit wiring to the existing panel, and control voltage wiring from the unit to the furnace and thermostat.

HVAC

Feb 5, 2019 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Perform an engineered seismic retrofit by installing shear walls and a support post.

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gravity, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Has Heating: Yes

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood

Pool Features
Pool Features: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Lot Features: Back Yard, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Garden
Roof: Shingle

Architectural Style
Traditional

Property Information
Year Built: 1928
Living Area: 2216.0
Levels: Two

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size Area: 5350.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 5350.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Lot Features
View: Bridge(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Arlington to Amherst Cross Street: Princeton.

Utility Information
Sewer: Shared Septic, Septic Tank

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,249
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,350 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700500126

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Construction Materials: Stucco

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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Historical weather

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

$1.69M – $2.04M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$1,342,164
225 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2217 Sq. Ft.	$1,656,778
244 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3208 Sq. Ft.	$2,159,943
228 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1812 Sq. Ft.	$1,369,863
248 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1988 Sq. Ft.	$1,569,750
230 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$1,602,490
246 Yale Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1553 Sq. Ft.	$1,478,390

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1263 Sq. Ft.	$1,470,234
246 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3645 Sq. Ft.	$2,367,591
250 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2766 Sq. Ft.	$1,804,660
227 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1158 Sq. Ft.	$1,177,198
237 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,969
234 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1262 Sq. Ft.	$1,412,418
257 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 954 Sq. Ft.	$822,460

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$1,388,342
226 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2913 Sq. Ft.	$1,973,460
233 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2133 Sq. Ft.	$1,671,053
220 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$2,153,738
252 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1532 Sq. Ft.	$1,410,905
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