271 Amherst Ave Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market oct 2018 for $1.1M

$1,685,743

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,597/mo

•

2,600

sq ft

271 Amherst Ave Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Gorgeous mid century traditional (circa 1940) 3 bd, 2 ba Kensington home with a 1 bd, 1 ba in-law and partial SF Bay views located just steps from the upper village. Amenities include split level, hardwood floors, living room w wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, large eat in kitchen, bedrooms upstairs for private separation of space. Separate downstairs entrance to a 1 bedroom, 1 bath in-law unit. Large private lot (8,555 sq ft per county public records) with mature vegetation. Two patios. Pre-escrow, Chicago Title, #5841701940, Offers reviewed as received. Open house Sun 2-5 pm

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

8,555 sq ftLot Size

$648Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by VICTORIA CURTIS •DRE #01034769 • BHG RE RELIANCE PARTNERS

Bought with CANDICE ECONOMIDES •DRE #01205869 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.

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Redfin Estimate

$1,685,743

$536K since sold in October 2018$103K since October

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This home's estimate is 0.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,720,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,466 sq ft
268 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,450,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,723 sq ft
371 Rugby Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$2,325,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,606 sq ft
18 Arlington Ct, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,425,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,278 sq ft
355 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,420,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,775 sq ft
318 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated October 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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Sale history for 271 Amherst Ave Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,627 (+1.3%)

$1,080,934 + $227,563

$1,308,497

2025

$18,384 (+2.3%)

$1,080,934 + $227,563

$1,308,497

2024

$17,965 (+1.9%)

$1,059,740 + $223,101

$1,282,841

2023

$17,631 (+1.4%)

$1,038,961 + $218,727

$1,257,688

2022

$17,395 (+0.3%)

$1,018,590 + $214,439

$1,233,029

2021

$17,346 (+4.5%)

$998,618 + $210,235

$1,208,853

2020

$16,604 (+1.6%)

$979,038 + $206,113

$1,185,151

2019

$16,344 (+525.9%)

$969,000 + $204,000

$1,173,000

2018

$2,611 (+1.2%)

$950,000 + $200,000

$1,150,000

2017

$2,580 (+1.3%)

$32,498 + $48,777

$81,275

2016

$2,547 (+8.3%)

$32,498 + $48,777

$81,275

2015

$2,352 (+1.5%)

$31,861 + $47,821

$79,682

2014

$2,317 (+2.5%)

$30,769 + $46,181

$76,950

2013

$2,261 (+5.3%)

$30,769 + $46,181

$76,950

2012

$2,147 (−1.3%)

$30,630 + $45,973

$76,603

2011

$2,175 (+3.1%)

$30,030 + $45,072

$75,102

2010

$2,110 (+15.7%)

$29,442 + $44,189

$73,631

2009

$1,823 (+1.5%)

$29,222 + $43,859

$73,081

2008

$1,797

$29,292 + $43,964

$73,256

Tax history for 271 Amherst Ave Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,627 (+1.3%)

$1,080,934 + $227,563

$1,308,497

2025

$18,384 (+2.3%)

$1,080,934 + $227,563

$1,308,497

2024

$17,965 (+1.9%)

$1,059,740 + $223,101

$1,282,841

2023

$17,631 (+1.4%)

$1,038,961 + $218,727

$1,257,688

2022

$17,395 (+0.3%)

$1,018,590 + $214,439

$1,233,029

2021

$17,346 (+4.5%)

$998,618 + $210,235

$1,208,853

2020

$16,604 (+1.6%)

$979,038 + $206,113

$1,185,151

2019

$16,344 (+525.9%)

$969,000 + $204,000

$1,173,000

2018

$2,611 (+1.2%)

$950,000 + $200,000

$1,150,000

2017

$2,580 (+1.3%)

$32,498 + $48,777

$81,275

2016

$2,547 (+8.3%)

$32,498 + $48,777

$81,275

2015

$2,352 (+1.5%)

$31,861 + $47,821

$79,682

2014

$2,317 (+2.5%)

$30,769 + $46,181

$76,950

2013

$2,261 (+5.3%)

$30,769 + $46,181

$76,950

2012

$2,147 (−1.3%)

$30,630 + $45,973

$76,603

2011

$2,175 (+3.1%)

$30,030 + $45,072

$75,102

2010

$2,110 (+15.7%)

$29,442 + $44,189

$73,631

2009

$1,823 (+1.5%)

$29,222 + $43,859

$73,081

2008

$1,797

$29,292 + $43,964

$73,256

*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

8,555

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

2,600

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701000084

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2022.

Feb 22, 2019 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Install a laundry area in an existing storage room within a garage. The laundry room will include a washer, dryer, and laundry sink, and will remain unheated.

Remodel

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Work on a reroof.

Roofing

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 & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood

Pool Features
Pool Features: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Secluded, Sloped Up
Roof: Metal

Architectural Style
Traditional

Property Information
Year Built: 1940
Living Area: 2556.0
Levels: Multi/Split

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Area: 8555.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 8555.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Zoning: RES

Lot Features
View: Water

Location

Location Information
Directions: Arlington north to Amherst, right Cross Street: Arlington Blvd.

Utility Information
Sewer: Shared Septic, Septic Tank

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,600
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,555 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701000084
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 11, 2022

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Other Structures: Workshop

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

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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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

$1.64M – $1.99M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1398 Sq. Ft.	$1,269,791
264 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$1,630,860
270 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2238 Sq. Ft.	$1,801,543
256 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1788 Sq. Ft.	$1,504,405
281 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2136 Sq. Ft.	$1,959,233
260 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$1,504,165
264 Yale Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1785 Sq. Ft.	$1,794,334

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Amherst Avenue Unit A, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1861 Sq. Ft.	$1,171,927
258 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2643 Sq. Ft.	$1,588,383
273 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3296 Sq. Ft.	$2,339,266
272 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1061 Sq. Ft.	$875,328
263 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2714 Sq. Ft.	$1,384,901
12 Yale Circle, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2278 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,888
8 Yale Circle, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2541 Sq. Ft.	$1,874,949

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277 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2069 Sq. Ft.	$1,858,648
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