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Sold on 11/14/2023
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262 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

  • $1,197,000

    Last sold 11/14/2023 for $1.09M

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,398

    Sqft ($785/Sqft)

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About 262 Amherst Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1928
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,455 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property 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 Jim Millett who was mentored by Ansel Adams and other famed photographers.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ruth Frassetto
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#41040947 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 59 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style One Story, 1, Spanish
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1398
Lot Size (SqFt) 4455
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1
Year Built 1928
Builder Name C.20's Custom
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 1
# Partial Baths 1
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 6
Laundry Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Kitchen Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Insert, Living Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Rolled/Hot Mop, Tile, Bitumen
Construction Stucco
Parking Off Street, No Garage
Lot Description Level, Premium Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Other, Bridges, Mt Tamalpais
County Contra Costa
Subdivision Upper Kensington
Elementary School District West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
High School District West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Directions 1 Blk Above Arlington Ave.
APN 5700600082
$1.19M
Range: $1.04M-$1.35M
Last 30 days 
  • Nov 2023
    mls logo MLS # 41040947
  • Nov 14, 2023 Sold
    $1,098,000 (+11.0%)
  • Oct 19, 2023 Pending
    —
  • Oct 4, 2023 Listed
    $989,000
  • Oct 4, 2023 Listed
    $989,000
  • 262 Amherst Ave
    $1.09M
  • Upper Kensington
    —
  • 94708
    $1.49M +15% y/y
  • Kensington
    $1.32M +8% y/y
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