263 Amherst Ave is a 2,714 square foot multi-family home on a 6,400 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 22, 1996 for $220,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,408,641.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
6,400 sq ftLot Size
$519Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,408,641
$1.2M since sold in May 1996$45K since September
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This home's estimate is 15% lower than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 19, 2021 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove existing tile roofing and roofing at the flat area. Install new Spanish tile roofing on sloped roof areas and modified bitumen on the flat area.
Roofing
May 31, 2019 • Final
Residential mechanical-electrical-plumbing combo
Install plumbing and electrical systems for a laundry structure.
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Electrical
Plumbing
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HLNDS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,714
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,523
Building Sq. Ft: 2,714
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS POR LOTS 8 & 9 BLK E TR 6822
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 380
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,400
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: E
Acres: 0.1469
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,714
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,400 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700720013
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.34M – $1.62M
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