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256 Amherst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

$1,421,000

Last sold 08/24/1999 for $463K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,788

    Sqft ($259/Sqft)

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About 256 Amherst Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1946
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,350 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Directly opposite the golden gate/ wonderful views from every room. Spacious 3br/2ba, terraced yard w/fruit trees. Newly painted , gleaming floors, fireplace in living room. Extras include dsl,isdn,cable,
Listed by
Listing Agent - MARY CANAVAN
Listing Office - PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY3
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#29023303 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC No Air Conditioning
Heating Forced Air 1 Zone, Forced Air 2 Zns Or More
Levels/Style Contemporary, Two Story
Status Sold
SqFt 1788
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 29023303
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1
City Transfer Tax Yes
Builder Name PANORAMIC
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1946
Interior
Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
Total # of Bathrooms 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Kitchen Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Total # of Rooms 5
Add'l Room(s) Dining Area, Utility Room, Workshop
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum
Fireplaces 2, Living Room, Woodburning
Exterior
Foundation Crawl Space, Partial Basement
Exterior Stucco
Roof Tar And Gravel
# Garage Spaces 3
Parking Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
Exterior Features Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio
Lot Description Down Slope, Regular
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Additional Equipment Garage Door Opener, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
Laundry Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
Pool None
Location
View Bay, Panoramic, San Francisco
Area Kensington
County Contra Costa
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison BERKELEY
School District West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
APN 570-060-005
Zoning R-6
$1.42M
Range: $994K-$1.84M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $4,928/month
Gross rent multiplier: 7.8 - Good
  • Aug 1999
    mls logo MLS # 29023303
  • Aug 24, 1999 Sold
    $463,500 (+19.2%)
  • Jul 26, 1999 Listed
    $389,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $10,584 +1.9%
    $713,142 +4.04%
  • 2023
    $10,392 +1.6%
    $685,451
  • 2022
    $10,232 +9.6%
    $685,451 +7.22%
  • 2018
    $9,336 +1.6%
    $639,295 +2.0%
  • 2017
    $9,193 +0.4%
    $626,760 +2.0%
  • 2016
    $9,155 -0.3%
    $614,471
  • 2015
    $9,181
    —
  • 256 Amherst Ave
    $463K
  • Berkeley
    —
  • 94708
    $1.29M +23% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M +10% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
254 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 $1,960,000 3/3 2,784 0.01
261 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 $1,078,000 1/1 655 0.01
257 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 $1,211,000 2/2 1,262 0.02
252 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 $1,405,000 3/— 1,532 0.02
255 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 $1,431,000 3/2 1,471 0.02
260 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 $1,807,000 4/2 2,120 0.03
251 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 $1,241,000 2/1 1,263 0.03
250 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 $2,013,000 4/3 2,766 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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8/10
Kensington Elementary School
public Grades K-6
West Contra Costa Unified School District
4/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
public Grades 7-8
West Contra Costa Unified School District
6/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
public Grades 9-12
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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