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Off market nov 2023 for $1M

$1,308,908

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,886/mo

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1,398

sq ft

262 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Nestled in the Kensington Hills, yet just a block to Village shops and a short distance to Solano Avenue shops and restaurants. Luscious Bay Views. Open and airy Spanish style craftsman. With nearly 1,400 square feet, plus expansive basement with a photography dark room. Spacious deck looks out to invigorating San Francisco Bay Views! Absolutely charming bungalow featuring vintage aesthetic & appeal. The Roof and HVAC are both recent improvements per owner. This was the home of recognized photographer Jim Millett who was mentored by Ansel Adams and other famed photographers.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

4,455 sq ftLot Size

$936Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Ruth Frassetto •DRE #00779030 • Compass

Bought with Xiaodong Xu •DRE #01981330 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41040947

Redfin Estimate

$1,308,908

$211K since sold in November 2023$29K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) 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 JUN 12, 2026
$1,200,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,505 sq ft
178 Ardmore Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,525,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,131 sq ft
1643 Oak View Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,210,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, 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

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,300,000
3 beds3 baths1,912 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,049,000
2 beds2 baths1,497 sq ft
1076 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
$850,000
3 beds2 baths1,086 sq ft
1388 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,795,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,448 sq ft
1109 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
3D WALKTHROUGH
$999,999
3 beds2.5 baths1,320 sq ft
1488 Summit Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
HOT HOME
$1,298,000
4 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
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HOT HOME
$1,048,000
3 beds2 baths1,737 sq ft
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$1,295,000
3 beds3.5 baths3,190 sq ft
17 Senior Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
HOT HOME
$1,098,000
3 beds2 baths1,608 sq ft
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Sale history for 262 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,107 (+2.3%)

$977,976 + $164,383

$1,142,359

2024

$15,745 (+539.0%)

$958,800 + $161,160

$1,119,960

2023

$2,464 (+3.3%)

$940,000 + $158,000

$1,098,000

2022

$2,384 (+2.7%)

$36,248 + $32,295

$68,543

2021

$2,322 (+3.9%)

$35,538 + $31,662

$67,200

2020

$2,235 (+0.9%)

$34,842 + $31,042

$65,884

2019

$2,216 (+0.5%)

$34,485 + $30,724

$65,209

2018

$2,204 (+1.1%)

$33,809 + $30,122

$63,931

2017

$2,179 (+1.4%)

$32,498 + $28,953

$61,451

2016

$2,149 (+0.5%)

$32,498 + $28,953

$61,451

2015

$2,139 (−0.4%)

$31,861 + $28,386

$60,247

2014

$2,147 (+2.1%)

$30,769 + $27,413

$58,182

2013

$2,104 (+4.7%)

$30,769 + $27,413

$58,182

2012

$2,009 (−1.4%)

$30,630 + $27,290

$57,920

2011

$2,037 (+2.8%)

$30,030 + $26,755

$56,785

2010

$1,982 (+16.9%)

$29,442 + $26,231

$55,673

2009

$1,695 (+0.7%)

$29,222 + $26,035

$55,257

2008

$1,684

$29,292 + $26,097

$55,389

Tax history for 262 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,107 (+2.3%)

$977,976 + $164,383

$1,142,359

2024

$15,745 (+539.0%)

$958,800 + $161,160

$1,119,960

2023

$2,464 (+3.3%)

$940,000 + $158,000

$1,098,000

2022

$2,384 (+2.7%)

$36,248 + $32,295

$68,543

2021

$2,322 (+3.9%)

$35,538 + $31,662

$67,200

2020

$2,235 (+0.9%)

$34,842 + $31,042

$65,884

2019

$2,216 (+0.5%)

$34,485 + $30,724

$65,209

2018

$2,204 (+1.1%)

$33,809 + $30,122

$63,931

2017

$2,179 (+1.4%)

$32,498 + $28,953

$61,451

2016

$2,149 (+0.5%)

$32,498 + $28,953

$61,451

2015

$2,139 (−0.4%)

$31,861 + $28,386

$60,247

2014

$2,147 (+2.1%)

$30,769 + $27,413

$58,182

2013

$2,104 (+4.7%)

$30,769 + $27,413

$58,182

2012

$2,009 (−1.4%)

$30,630 + $27,290

$57,920

2011

$2,037 (+2.8%)

$30,030 + $26,755

$56,785

2010

$1,982 (+16.9%)

$29,442 + $26,231

$55,673

2009

$1,695 (+0.7%)

$29,222 + $26,035

$55,257

2008

$1,684

$29,292 + $26,097

$55,389

*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

4,455 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1930

Sq. Ft.

1,363

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5700600082

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, No Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Accessibility Features: Grab Bars
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Island,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room
Basement: Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,398
Builder Name: c.20's Custom
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
Roof: Composition

Mobile Home Information
Model: Spanish Bungalow

Property Information
Living Area: 1398
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1928

Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 4455
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,363
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,455 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700600082

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

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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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

$1.24M – $1.51M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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250 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2766 Sq. Ft.	$1,840,090

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 655 Sq. Ft.	$974,882
258 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2643 Sq. Ft.	$1,603,207

Address	Redfin Estimate
264 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,674,648
267 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2082 Sq. Ft.	$2,031,407

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