OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2012 for $1.2M

$2,431,744

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,365/mo

•

3,645

sq ft

246 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

5,200 sq ftLot Size

$667Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

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

Bought with Elizabeth Behrens •DRE #01839898 • The GRUBB Company

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40588457

Redfin Estimate

$2,431,744

$1.2M since sold in November 2012$40K since September

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This home's estimate is 15.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.10M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$2,145,000
A
4 beds4 baths2,218 sq ft
212 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,550,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,954 sq ft
491 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$3,400,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,119 sq ft
1858 San Lorenzo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,720,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,466 sq ft
268 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$1,876,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,403 sq ft
225 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,900,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,426 sq ft
664 Vincente 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 246 Amherst Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40588457

Dec 4, 2012

Sold

$1,228,000

$337/sq ft

Nov 1, 2012

Pending

—

Oct 15, 2012

Price Changed

$1,295,000

$355/sq ft

Sep 7, 2012

Listed

$1,395,000

$383/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40158718

Jun 6, 2006

Sold

$1,335,000

$366/sq ft

May 11, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 19, 2006

Listed

$1,350,000

$370/sq ft

Public Records

May 29, 1997

Sold

$410,000

$112/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,373 (+2.3%)

$678,265 + $864,160

$1,542,425

2024

$20,886 (+1.9%)

$664,966 + $847,216

$1,512,182

2023

$20,497 (+1.3%)

$651,928 + $830,604

$1,482,532

2022

$20,232 (+0.2%)

$639,146 + $814,318

$1,453,464

2021

$20,185 (+5.0%)

$626,614 + $798,351

$1,424,965

2020

$19,232 (+1.8%)

$614,328 + $782,698

$1,397,026

2019

$18,890 (+3.5%)

$608,029 + $774,673

$1,382,702

2018

$18,248 (+1.7%)

$596,107 + $759,484

$1,355,591

2017

$17,950 (+0.3%)

$572,960 + $729,994

$1,302,954

2016

$17,900 (−0.4%)

$572,960 + $729,994

$1,302,954

2015

$17,970 (+1.3%)

$561,726 + $715,681

$1,277,407

2014

$17,742 (+1.1%)

$542,451 + $691,123

$1,233,574

2013

$17,555 (+43.4%)

$542,451 + $691,123

$1,233,574

2012

$12,243 (−10.2%)

$540,000 + $688,000

$1,228,000

2011

$13,630 (−29.3%)

$493,281 + $385,219

$878,500

2010

$19,291 (+2.4%)

$541,851 + $423,149

$965,000

2009

$18,842 (+6.2%)

$794,019 + $620,075

$1,414,094

2008

$17,739

$795,906 + $621,549

$1,417,455

Tax history for 246 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,373 (+2.3%)

$678,265 + $864,160

$1,542,425

2024

$20,886 (+1.9%)

$664,966 + $847,216

$1,512,182

2023

$20,497 (+1.3%)

$651,928 + $830,604

$1,482,532

2022

$20,232 (+0.2%)

$639,146 + $814,318

$1,453,464

2021

$20,185 (+5.0%)

$626,614 + $798,351

$1,424,965

2020

$19,232 (+1.8%)

$614,328 + $782,698

$1,397,026

2019

$18,890 (+3.5%)

$608,029 + $774,673

$1,382,702

2018

$18,248 (+1.7%)

$596,107 + $759,484

$1,355,591

2017

$17,950 (+0.3%)

$572,960 + $729,994

$1,302,954

2016

$17,900 (−0.4%)

$572,960 + $729,994

$1,302,954

2015

$17,970 (+1.3%)

$561,726 + $715,681

$1,277,407

2014

$17,742 (+1.1%)

$542,451 + $691,123

$1,233,574

2013

$17,555 (+43.4%)

$542,451 + $691,123

$1,233,574

2012

$12,243 (−10.2%)

$540,000 + $688,000

$1,228,000

2011

$13,630 (−29.3%)

$493,281 + $385,219

$878,500

2010

$19,291 (+2.4%)

$541,851 + $423,149

$965,000

2009

$18,842 (+6.2%)

$794,019 + $620,075

$1,414,094

2008

$17,739

$795,906 + $621,549

$1,417,455

*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

5,200

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

3,645

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5700500142

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2020.

Nov 22, 2024 • Final

Building - residential plumbing

Remove and replace a water heater with a new unit in the same location.

Plumbing

Water heater

Feb 22, 2013 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

Replace the furnace.

HVAC

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 Information
Parking Features: Guest

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Street Level Features: 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 13
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 3,169
Builder Name: CUSTOM 1920'S
Foundation Details: Raised

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
Roof: Composition

Mobile Home Information
Model: SPANISH

Property Information
Living Area: 3169
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1925

Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 5200
Lot Size Area: 0.119376
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.119376
Lot Features: Premium Lot
Zoning: R-6-

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,645
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700500142
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 15, 2020

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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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

2/10 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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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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$2.31M – $2.80M

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Home values near 246 Amherst Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,382,336
244 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3208 Sq. Ft.	$2,258,083

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1263 Sq. Ft.	$1,562,833
250 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2766 Sq. Ft.	$1,852,016

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$1,450,428
233 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2133 Sq. Ft.	$1,654,013

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