BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 9, 2009

Off market sep 2009 for $612K

$1,897,128

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,086/mo

•

2,854

sq ft

254 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

4,400 sq ftLot Size

$665Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Crystal Elliott •DRE #01242747 • BHG Mason-McDuffie Real Estate

Bought with Charmaine Frank •DRE #01489922 • Redfin

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40422372

Redfin Estimate

$1,897,128

$1.3M since sold in September 2009$31K since September

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This home's estimate is 35.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
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A
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SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$1,100,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,791 sq ft
206 Colgate, Kensington, CA 94708
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 JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,495,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,578 sq ft
543 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708

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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

0 days MoM

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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
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OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4:30PM
$1,795,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,448 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 254 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,723 (+2.3%)

$724,145 + $307,319

$1,031,464

2024

$14,394 (+1.9%)

$709,947 + $301,294

$1,011,241

2023

$14,131 (+1.4%)

$696,027 + $295,387

$991,414

2022

$13,934 (+0.4%)

$682,380 + $289,596

$971,976

2021

$13,882 (+4.4%)

$669,000 + $283,918

$952,918

2020

$13,292 (+1.6%)

$655,883 + $278,351

$934,234

2019

$13,087 (+3.0%)

$649,158 + $275,497

$924,655

2018

$12,707 (+1.6%)

$636,430 + $270,096

$906,526

2017

$12,508 (+0.3%)

$611,717 + $259,608

$871,325

2016

$12,465 (−0.4%)

$611,717 + $259,608

$871,325

2015

$12,509 (+8.7%)

$599,723 + $254,518

$854,241

2014

$11,505 (+24.3%)

$579,144 + $185,389

$764,533

2013

$9,255 (+7.2%)

$579,144 + $185,389

$764,533

2012

$8,636 (+4.1%)

$540,000 + $60,000

$600,000

2011

$8,293 (−4.3%)

$530,143 + $59,857

$590,000

2010

$8,668 (+371.1%)

$493,751 + $55,749

$549,500

2009

$1,840 (+1.6%)

$550,000 + $62,100

$612,100

2008

$1,812

$34,055 + $41,308

$75,363

Tax history for 254 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,723 (+2.3%)

$724,145 + $307,319

$1,031,464

2024

$14,394 (+1.9%)

$709,947 + $301,294

$1,011,241

2023

$14,131 (+1.4%)

$696,027 + $295,387

$991,414

2022

$13,934 (+0.4%)

$682,380 + $289,596

$971,976

2021

$13,882 (+4.4%)

$669,000 + $283,918

$952,918

2020

$13,292 (+1.6%)

$655,883 + $278,351

$934,234

2019

$13,087 (+3.0%)

$649,158 + $275,497

$924,655

2018

$12,707 (+1.6%)

$636,430 + $270,096

$906,526

2017

$12,508 (+0.3%)

$611,717 + $259,608

$871,325

2016

$12,465 (−0.4%)

$611,717 + $259,608

$871,325

2015

$12,509 (+8.7%)

$599,723 + $254,518

$854,241

2014

$11,505 (+24.3%)

$579,144 + $185,389

$764,533

2013

$9,255 (+7.2%)

$579,144 + $185,389

$764,533

2012

$8,636 (+4.1%)

$540,000 + $60,000

$600,000

2011

$8,293 (−4.3%)

$530,143 + $59,857

$590,000

2010

$8,668 (+371.1%)

$493,751 + $55,749

$549,500

2009

$1,840 (+1.6%)

$550,000 + $62,100

$612,100

2008

$1,812

$34,055 + $41,308

$75,363

*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

4,400

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

2,854

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5700600041

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on Mar 20, 2026.

Mar 1, 2016 • Final

Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residential

Construct a new wood deck at the rear of an existing residential building.

Addition

Feb 26, 2016 • Final

Building - residential electrical

Install a high power wall charger on a dedicated circuit for an electric vehicle charger.

Electrical

Ev charger

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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Tile, Tub with Jets
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Basement: Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,525

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back, Terraced Back, Terraced Down
Fencing: Fenced

Property Information
Living Area: 1525
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1951

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4400
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: Sloped Down

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,854
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 4,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700600041
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 20, 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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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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Sun exposure

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

$1.91M – $2.31M

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Home values near 254 Amherst Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1263 Sq. Ft.	$1,521,615
265 Amherst Avenue Unit A, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1861 Sq. Ft.	$1,122,431

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$1,440,729
246 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3645 Sq. Ft.	$2,441,328

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1398 Sq. Ft.	$1,308,908
261 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 655 Sq. Ft.	$974,882

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