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Off market oct 2018 for $1.4M

$1,858,218

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,538/mo

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2,216

sq ft

240 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

5,350 sq ftLot Size

$839Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Todd Hodson •DRE #00909437 • Red Oak Realty

Listed by Tania Balazs Jacard •DRE #01469906 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with William Witort •DRE #01921115 • REALTY ADVOCATES

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40837089

Redfin Estimate

$1,858,218

$458K since sold in October 2018$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.59M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,550,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,954 sq ft
491 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,805,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
54 Colorado 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 AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,500,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,592 sq ft
639 Cragmont, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,160,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,893 sq ft
653 San Fernando Ave, 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

135.3%

+4.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$558 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

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Sale history for 240 Amherst Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40837089

Oct 11, 2018

Sold

$1,400,000

$632/sq ft

Sep 21, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 5, 2018

Listed

$1,077,000

$486/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

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 9, 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

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Garage
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Trash Compactor,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,216

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2216
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1928

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5350
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Sloped Down

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

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 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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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Estimated sale price

$1.77M – $2.14M

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Home values near 240 Amherst Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,382,336
225 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2217 Sq. Ft.	$1,722,886

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1263 Sq. Ft.	$1,562,833
246 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3645 Sq. Ft.	$2,431,744

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$1,450,428
226 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2913 Sq. Ft.	$2,036,105

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