201 Amherst Ave

$1,325,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,178 Sq. Ft.
$608 / Sq. Ft.
2,178
Sq. Ft.
$608
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the heart of Kensington, you're moments away from Arlington shops, Solano Avenue, Tilden Park, and top-rated schools. Very spacious living room featuring a wood fireplace has great views of the bay. The high beamed ceilings offer a unique great room feel. The kitchen and dining areas offer great opportunity for fixing to your own taste. Four bedrooms and 2.5 baths complete the main level. This house has tons of potential to remodel to your liking. Generous garage space, ample storage,...Located in the heart of Kensington, you're moments away from Arlington shops, Solano Avenue, Tilden Park, and top-rated schools. Very spacious living room featuring a wood fireplace has great views of the bay. The high beamed ceilings offer a unique great room feel. The kitchen and dining areas offer great opportunity for fixing to your own taste. Four bedrooms and 2.5 baths complete the main level. This house has tons of potential to remodel to your liking. Generous garage space, ample storage, and a workshop area are all located on the lower level.
  1. Listed by Savan Thakkar • DRE #02160217 • EXP Realty of California

Property Details for 201 Amherst Avenue

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage
Total # Parking Spaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 03/20/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 201 Amherst Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41078875
Days on Compass81
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of EXP Realty of California, Savan Thakkar, DRE #02160217

Sold By Cerda-Zein Real Estate, Jose Cerda-Zein, DRE #01403669

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Building Information for 201 Amherst Avenue

Stories2Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,034 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,547

Property Taxes

$1,487

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 201 Amherst Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Inside Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Workshop
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Grill Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Workshop
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Level - Lower: 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2178
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: None
  • Yard Description: Fenced, Tool Shed
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Oberlin
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-042-007-7
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 201 Amherst Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41112920

$1,848,000
Dec 19, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41112920

Dec 18, 2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41112920

$1,848,000
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41112920

$1,848,000
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41112920

$1,848,000
Oct 16, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41112920

Oct 16, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #BE41112920

$1,398,000
Oct 15, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #41112920

Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41112920

$1,398,000
Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41112920

$1,398,000
Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41112920

$1,398,000
Mar 17, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41078875

$1,325,000
Mar 17, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41078875

$1,325,000
Mar 17, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41078875

$1,325,000
Feb 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553194016

$1,325,000
Feb 12, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41078875

Feb 12, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41078875

Feb 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41078875

$1,549,000
Feb 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41078875

$1,549,000
Jan 29, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41078875

Jan 28, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41078875

Jan 28, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41078875

Nov 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41078875

$1,549,000
Nov 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41078875

$1,549,000
Nov 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41078875

$1,549,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41112920

$1,848,000
12/19/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41112920

12/18/2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41112920

$1,848,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41112920

$1,848,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41112920

$1,848,000
10/16/2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41112920

10/16/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #BE41112920

$1,398,000
10/15/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #41112920

09/26/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41112920

$1,398,000
09/26/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41112920

$1,398,000
09/26/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41112920

$1,398,000
03/17/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41078875

$1,325,000
03/17/2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41078875

$1,325,000
03/17/2025

Sold

EBRD #41078875

$1,325,000
02/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553194016

$1,325,000
02/12/2025

Pending

EBRD #41078875

02/12/2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41078875

02/07/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41078875

$1,549,000
02/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41078875

$1,549,000
01/29/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41078875

01/28/2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41078875

01/28/2025

Pending

EBRD #41078875

11/13/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41078875

$1,549,000
11/13/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41078875

$1,549,000
11/13/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41078875

$1,549,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 201 Amherst Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,122,000Additions$127,500Total$1,249,500
Tax Record2025$17,838 ($1,487 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,178 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,178 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1960ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-042-007-7Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 201 Amherst Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Richmond Charter Academy
Charter6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of EXP Realty of California, Savan Thakkar, DRE #02160217

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