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Sold on 12/21/2017
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270 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

  • $1,637,000

    Last sold 12/21/2017 for $1.5M

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,238

    Sqft ($670/Sqft)

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About 270 Amherst Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1928
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,240 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Fabulous and meticulous renovation of Golden Gate View home; literally just steps from Kensington amenities. This Tudor-style house was built in 1928 and detailing includes half-timbering, arched doorways, hardwood floors, elegant wood moldings and much original hardware and fixtures. All new custom Marvin windows and doors, painstakingly restored woodwork, and rewired light fixtures. Three spacious bedrooms, two and a half bath, sunken living room with impressive fireplace, high-end custom kitchen, deck with views, study, and formal dining room.
Listed by
Listing Agent - THOMAS MODIC
Listing Office - RED OAK REALTY
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40803842 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 11 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Three Or More Stories, 3, Tudor
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2238
Lot Size (SqFt) 4240
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1
Year Built 1928
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Partial Baths 1
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer
Kitchen Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood, Linoleum, Carpet
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room
Accessibility Features None
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Stucco
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Attached, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description Level
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Attic Fan
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
County Contra Costa
Subdivision Upper Kensington
Directions Arlington To Amherst
APN 5700600108
$1.63M
Range: $1.24M-$2.02M
Last 30 days 
  • Dec 2017
    mls logo MLS # 40803842
  • Dec 21, 2017 Sold
    $1,500,000 (+30.4%)
  • Nov 28, 2017 Pending
    —
  • Nov 15, 2017 Listed
    $1,150,000
  • 270 Amherst Ave
    $1.5M
  • Upper Kensington
    —
  • 94708
    $1.49M +15% y/y
  • Kensington
    $1.32M +8% y/y
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