272 Amherst Ave is a 1,061 square foot house on a 3,049 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 28, 2002 for $425,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $875,328.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$825Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$875,328
$450K since sold in August 2002$19K since October
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This home's estimate is 22.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29034812
Mar 16, 2018
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 28, 2002
Sold
$425,000
$401/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22020655
Aug 11, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Nov 13, 1985
Sold
$120,500
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,689 (+1.4%)
$517,048 + $114,038
$631,086
2025
$9,558 (+2.3%)
$517,048 + $114,038
$631,086
2024
$9,347 (+1.9%)
$506,910 + $111,802
$618,712
2023
$9,177 (+1.6%)
$496,971 + $109,610
$606,581
2022
$9,029 (+0.6%)
$487,227 + $107,461
$594,688
2021
$8,973 (+4.4%)
$477,674 + $105,354
$583,028
2020
$8,593 (+1.5%)
$468,308 + $103,289
$571,597
2019
$8,466 (+2.7%)
$463,507 + $102,230
$565,737
2018
$8,239 (+1.6%)
$454,419 + $100,226
$554,645
2017
$8,113 (+0.5%)
$436,774 + $96,335
$533,109
2016
$8,076 (−0.3%)
$436,774 + $96,335
$533,109
2015
$8,097 (+0.8%)
$428,210 + $94,447
$522,657
2014
$8,034 (+1.2%)
$413,516 + $91,207
$504,723
2013
$7,936 (+7.3%)
$413,516 + $91,207
$504,723
2012
$7,394 (−0.3%)
$411,648 + $90,795
$502,443
2011
$7,418 (+4.1%)
$403,577 + $89,015
$492,592
2010
$7,127 (+4.0%)
$395,664 + $87,270
$482,934
2009
$6,852 (+5.8%)
$392,707 + $86,618
$479,325
2008
$6,475
$393,640 + $86,824
$480,464
Tax history for 272 Amherst Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,689 (+1.4%)
$517,048 + $114,038
$631,086
2025
$9,558 (+2.3%)
$517,048 + $114,038
$631,086
2024
$9,347 (+1.9%)
$506,910 + $111,802
$618,712
2023
$9,177 (+1.6%)
$496,971 + $109,610
$606,581
2022
$9,029 (+0.6%)
$487,227 + $107,461
$594,688
2021
$8,973 (+4.4%)
$477,674 + $105,354
$583,028
2020
$8,593 (+1.5%)
$468,308 + $103,289
$571,597
2019
$8,466 (+2.7%)
$463,507 + $102,230
$565,737
2018
$8,239 (+1.6%)
$454,419 + $100,226
$554,645
2017
$8,113 (+0.5%)
$436,774 + $96,335
$533,109
2016
$8,076 (−0.3%)
$436,774 + $96,335
$533,109
2015
$8,097 (+0.8%)
$428,210 + $94,447
$522,657
2014
$8,034 (+1.2%)
$413,516 + $91,207
$504,723
2013
$7,936 (+7.3%)
$413,516 + $91,207
$504,723
2012
$7,394 (−0.3%)
$411,648 + $90,795
$502,443
2011
$7,418 (+4.1%)
$403,577 + $89,015
$492,592
2010
$7,127 (+4.0%)
$395,664 + $87,270
$482,934
2009
$6,852 (+5.8%)
$392,707 + $86,618
$479,325
2008
$6,475
$393,640 + $86,824
$480,464
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Jul 15, 2008 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Replace windows with new windows of the same size and style.
Remodel
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Floor Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAN PABLO RHO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,061
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,061
Building Sq. Ft: 1,061
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: RO SAN PABLO POR LOT 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 351
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,049
Legal Lot Number: 2
Acres: 0.07
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,061
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5700600116
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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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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, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$832,000 – $1.01M
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