262 Amherst Ave

1,398 Sq. Ft.
$785 / Sq. Ft.
1,398
Sq. Ft.
$785
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in the Kensington Hills, yet just a block to Village shops and a short distance to Solano Avenue shops and restaurants. Luscious Bay Views. Open and airy Spanish style craftsman. With nearly 1,400 square feet, plus expansive basement with a photography dark room. Spacious deck looks out to invigorating San Francisco Bay Views! Absolutely charming bungalow featuring vintage aesthetic & appeal. The Roof and HVAC are both recent improvements per owner. This was the home of recognized photographer...Nestled in the Kensington Hills, yet just a block to Village shops and a short distance to Solano Avenue shops and restaurants. Luscious Bay Views. Open and airy Spanish style craftsman. With nearly 1,400 square feet, plus expansive basement with a photography dark room. Spacious deck looks out to invigorating San Francisco Bay Views! Absolutely charming bungalow featuring vintage aesthetic & appeal. The Roof and HVAC are both recent improvements per owner. This was the home of recognized photographer Jim Millett who was mentored by Ansel Adams and other famed photographers.

Listing Agent

  1. Ruth Frassetto

    Ruth Frassetto

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00779030

    ruthfrassetto@compass.com

    P: (510)-697-8606

Property Details for 262 Amherst Avenue

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Spanish
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking, No Garage
View
Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Other, Bridges, Mt Tamalpais
LISTING UPDATED: 11/15/2023 03:12 AM

Property Details for 262 Amherst Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41040947
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,455 SF
CountyContra Costa County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ruth Frassetto, DRE #00779030

Sold By Compass, Xiaodong Xu, DRE #01981330

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Building Information for 262 Amherst Avenue

Stories1Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,455 SF

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Property Information for 262 Amherst Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Fireplace Insert, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Grab Bars
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Baths Other
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
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
  • Builder/Architect: c.20's Custom
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Partial Basement, Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4455
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4455.0
  • Model: Spanish Bungalow
  • Roof: Rolled Composition, Tile, Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1398
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Tool Shed, Back Yard Fence, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Porch
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: 1 blk above Arlington Ave.
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-060-008-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 262 Amherst Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41040947

$1,098,000
Nov 13, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41040947

$1,098,000
Nov 1, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521803363

$1,098,000
Oct 18, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41040947

Oct 18, 2023

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41040947

Oct 18, 2023

Pending

EBRD #41040947

Oct 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41040947

$989,000
Oct 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41040947

$989,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2023

Sold

EBRD #41040947

$1,098,000
11/13/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41040947

$1,098,000
11/01/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521803363

$1,098,000
10/18/2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41040947

10/18/2023

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41040947

10/18/2023

Pending

EBRD #41040947

10/04/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41040947

$989,000
10/04/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41040947

$989,000

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

Public Records for 262 Amherst Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$958,800Additions$161,160Total$1,119,960
Tax Record2025$16,107 ($1,342 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,363 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,363 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,455 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1930ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-060-008-2

Schools near 262 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
Public - 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

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