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Off market jan 2015 for $860K

$1,415,563

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,364/mo

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1,368

sq ft

247 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

4,905 sq ftLot Size

$1,035Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

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

Bought with Stuart Marson •DRE #01442135 • MILLSTEIN REAL ESTATE

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40681626

Redfin Estimate

$1,415,563

$556K since sold in January 2015$14K since September

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This home's estimate is 8.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,805,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
54 Colorado Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,650,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft
282 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,160,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,893 sq ft
653 San Fernando Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,200,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,505 sq ft
178 Ardmore Rd, Kensington, 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

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Sale history for 247 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,998 (+2.3%)

$932,158 + $122,092

$1,054,250

2024

$14,662 (+1.9%)

$913,881 + $119,699

$1,033,580

2023

$14,394 (+1.4%)

$895,962 + $117,352

$1,013,314

2022

$14,194 (+0.3%)

$878,395 + $115,051

$993,446

2021

$14,145 (+4.5%)

$861,172 + $112,796

$973,968

2020

$13,540 (+1.6%)

$844,287 + $110,585

$954,872

2019

$13,331 (+3.0%)

$835,630 + $109,452

$945,082

2018

$12,940 (+1.6%)

$819,246 + $107,306

$926,552

2017

$12,737 (+0.3%)

$787,435 + $103,140

$890,575

2016

$12,696 (+89.9%)

$787,435 + $103,140

$890,575

2015

$6,687 (+0.7%)

$771,996 + $101,118

$873,114

2014

$6,641 (+1.3%)

$299,484 + $98,295

$397,779

2013

$6,556 (+7.1%)

$299,484 + $98,295

$397,779

2012

$6,121 (−0.4%)

$298,131 + $97,851

$395,982

2011

$6,146 (+4.0%)

$292,286 + $95,933

$388,219

2010

$5,912 (+4.9%)

$286,555 + $94,052

$380,607

2009

$5,634 (+5.4%)

$284,414 + $93,350

$377,764

2008

$5,344

$285,090 + $93,572

$378,662

Tax history for 247 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,998 (+2.3%)

$932,158 + $122,092

$1,054,250

2024

$14,662 (+1.9%)

$913,881 + $119,699

$1,033,580

2023

$14,394 (+1.4%)

$895,962 + $117,352

$1,013,314

2022

$14,194 (+0.3%)

$878,395 + $115,051

$993,446

2021

$14,145 (+4.5%)

$861,172 + $112,796

$973,968

2020

$13,540 (+1.6%)

$844,287 + $110,585

$954,872

2019

$13,331 (+3.0%)

$835,630 + $109,452

$945,082

2018

$12,940 (+1.6%)

$819,246 + $107,306

$926,552

2017

$12,737 (+0.3%)

$787,435 + $103,140

$890,575

2016

$12,696 (+89.9%)

$787,435 + $103,140

$890,575

2015

$6,687 (+0.7%)

$771,996 + $101,118

$873,114

2014

$6,641 (+1.3%)

$299,484 + $98,295

$397,779

2013

$6,556 (+7.1%)

$299,484 + $98,295

$397,779

2012

$6,121 (−0.4%)

$298,131 + $97,851

$395,982

2011

$6,146 (+4.0%)

$292,286 + $95,933

$388,219

2010

$5,912 (+4.9%)

$286,555 + $94,052

$380,607

2009

$5,634 (+5.4%)

$284,414 + $93,350

$377,764

2008

$5,344

$285,090 + $93,572

$378,662

*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

4,905 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

1,368

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5700720062

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

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Oct 3, 2018 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Remove existing shingles and replace them with radiant barrier sheathing and new composition shingles.

Roofing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Side Yard Access

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Breakfast Nook,Counter - Laminate,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,368

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1368
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1927

Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 4905
Lot Size Area: 0.1126
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1126
Lot Features: Premium Lot
Zoning: 1001

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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,368
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,905 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700720062

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 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 • 1.9mi

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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Kensington, CA • 94708

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Estimated sale price

$1.35M – $1.63M

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Home values near 247 Amherst Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,360,328
261 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 655 Sq. Ft.	$945,653

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1263 Sq. Ft.	$1,559,998
244 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3208 Sq. Ft.	$2,236,536

Address	Redfin Estimate
246 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3645 Sq. Ft.	$2,443,204
250 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2766 Sq. Ft.	$1,908,000

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