See Home Value
Listed by: Anja Plowright, THE GRUBB CO. INC.
$1,120,000
● House - Off Market

237 Amherst Ave

Kensington, CA 94708
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1,222 Ft²
$4,901
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Vintage charm meets stylish updates in this ideally located Kensington Mediterranean with fabulous view! A small entry foyer welcomes visitors into the vaulted living room with a big view window overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and a cozy space with a wood burning fireplace that opens to the dining room. The sunny and freshly renovated eat-in kitchen has brand new appliances, countertops and opens to the outdoor patio, seating area and romantic gardens. Two well-proportioned bedrooms, an adjacent office or nursery and a gracious full bath, round out the main floor. A detached cottage for use as an office or guest space sits comfortably at the end of the driveway and presents an ideal ADU opportunity. Make all of your gardening dreams come true in the level yard, or simply relax at the end of the day and enjoy the birds and butterflies. A long 2-car driveway and spacious basement with exterior access offers plenty of space for parking and storage. Located within a short distance from Kensington shops and restaurants, public transportation, parks, schools, the great outdoors and the SF commute!
Unit Size
1,222 Ft²
Days on Market
35 days
Land Size
0.12 acres
Price per sqft
$817
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1925

Payment Calculator

Cap Rate Calculator

Last updated: 3 years ago (CRMLS #41068823)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 11, 2024 Sold
Sold
Aug 25, 2024 In contract -
In contract
Aug 7, 2024 Listed by THE GRUBB CO. INC. $998,000
Listed by THE GRUBB CO. INC.

Property Highlights

With View
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Effective Year Built: 1930
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 3
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 14
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Garage Square Area: 238
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 38
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 000

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,100
  • Total Building Area: 1,222
  • Gross Building Area: 1,222
  • Building Area: 1,222
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,222
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BERKELEY HLNDS
  • Land Acres: 0000000117
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 11
  • Legal Description 1: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS LOT 18 BLK F

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: West Contra Costa Unified School District
  • School Tax School District: W CONTRA COST
  • Census Tract: 392000

Zoning

  • Zoning: R6

Geography

  • Parcel: 570-071-007
  • Block: F
  • Lot: 18
  • Latitude: 37.906
  • Longitude: -122.278

    Address

  • Full Address: 237 Amherst Ave
  • Address - House Number: 237
  • Address - Street Name: Amherst
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Kensington
  • Carrier Code: C095
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1001
  • Zip Code: 94708

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $734,752
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 85-064

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2035
  • Valuation Date: Nov 22, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 1,334,249
  • High Value: 1,605,827
  • Low Value: 1,062,671

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $444,176
  • Assessed Land Value: $352,866
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $91,310

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 11, 1994
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 20, 1994
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 39
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 94-137736

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: VAR
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes

About Kensington


Similar Homes for Sale

Currently no similar homes around

Nearby Rentals

Unit for rent at 708 Solano Ave, ALBANY, CA, 94706

$2,800 /mo

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 900 ft²
708 Solano Ave, ALBANY, CA, 94706 Listing by Diane Sindel-Deutsche


Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 237 Amherst Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 237 Amherst Avenue was built in 1925 and last sold on May 11, 1994 for $270,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 237 Amherst Avenue is $1,007,980.
What are some comparable homes to 237 Amherst Avenue?
There are currently no comparable homes to 237 Amherst Avenue.