237 Amherst Avenue

Sold 9/11/24
Sold 9/11/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,120,000
2 beds1,222 sqft
237 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$917/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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!
  • Listed by: Anja Plowright DRE #01351797 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 09/11/2024 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41068823

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,210,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

128.1%

Kensington, CA

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Property Information for 237 Amherst Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Contra Costa County
  • City: KENSINGTON
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: KENSINGTON
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street Parking, Parking Spaces, Tandem Parking
  • View: Bay, Partial, Water
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 3
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,100 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Basement - Partial, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Dining Area, Family Room, Office
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5100
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5100.0
  • Model: Meditteranean
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1222
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms
  • Yard Description: Fenced, Patio
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Arlington > Amherst
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-071-007-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 237 Amherst Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41068823

$1,120,000—
Sep 11, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41068823

$1,120,000—
Aug 28, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540555445

$1,120,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2024

Sold

EBRD #41068823

$1,120,000
09/11/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41068823

$1,120,000
08/28/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540555445

$1,120,000

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

Public Records for 237 Amherst Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$979,200Additions$163,200Total$1,142,400
Tax Record2025$16,106 ($1,342 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,222 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,222 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1930ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-071-007

Schools near 237 Amherst Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
Charter - K 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

Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
CharterK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 237 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$1,120,000
2
1,222
5,100
235 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$785,000
2
–
5,000
205 Princeton Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$905,000
3
–
5,250
233 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
–
4
3
2,133
5,000
240 Yale Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$1,500,000
5
2,852
4,040
234 Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
$1,080,000
2
1,262
5,250

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