277 Amherst Ave is a 2,069 square foot house on a 0.53 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 31, 2021 for $1,550,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,858,648.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$898Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,858,648
$309K since sold in August 2021$50K since October
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This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.96M) 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
Dec 2, 2021 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Tear off the existing roof and install new shingles on a residential building.
Roofing
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/rp/repair
Perform alterations on a residential building.
Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,408
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,408
Building Sq. Ft: 1,408
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PCL MAP 60 PG 41 PCL B
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 451
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,920
Acres: 0.5262
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Woodland
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,069
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701000233
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 6, 2021
Around this home
Schools
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 • 2.0mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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, 14 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
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.77M – $2.14M
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