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201 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA, 94708

$1,549,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,178 SqFt
$711/SqFt
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201 Amherst Ave, West Contra Costa$1,549,000

Buyer Closing Credits

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingGarage
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1955
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
FireplaceFamily Room, Wood Burning
MLS #41078875
Lot Size0.11 Acres
StatusActive

About 201 Amherst Ave

Located in the heart of Kensington, you're moments away from Arlington shops, Solano Avenue, Tilden Park, and top-rated schools. Very spacious living room featuring a wood fireplace has great views of the bay. The high beamed ceilings offer a unique great room feel. The kitchen and dining areas offer great opportunity for fixing to your own taste. Four bedrooms and 2.5 baths complete the main level. This house has tons of potential to remodel to your liking. Generous garage space, ample storage, and a workshop area are all located on the lower level. Also ask about the assumable loan possibilities to bring the payment down substantially.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Living Area: 2,178 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: eXp Realty of California
  • Office Phone: (888) 832-7179
  • Listing Agent: Savan Thakkar

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Workshop
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.11 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Arlington to Oberlin Cross Street: Arlington Ave.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,549,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $711/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,125
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in West Contra Costa, CA.

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West Contra Costa, CA

City

Med. Sold Price

$699.7K

Med. Price/SqFt

$511

Avg. Days On Market

25

# of Sold Homes

143

201 Amherst Ave vs West Contra Costa

3 DAYS ON ROCKET

-22 Days

$1,549,000

+$849.2K More

$711/SqFt

+$200 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $849.2K more than the Median Sold Price and $200/SqFt more than other homes in West Contra Costa, CA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • MLS Number: #41078875

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: eXp Realty of California
  • Office Phone: (888) 832-7179
  • Listing Agent: Savan Thakkar

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,125$190,425
2020$4,028$188,474
2019$3,753$184,779
2018$3,702$181,157
2017$3,583$177,606

History based on county public records data.

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Total Monthly Payment

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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8
/10

  • Kensington Elementary School

  • 90 Highland Blvd

  • 0.49 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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6
/10

  • Harding Elementary School

  • 7230 Fairmount Ave

  • 0.93 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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7
/10

  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School

  • 840 Colusa Ave

  • 1.00 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $164,815. The most common annual income of people living in West Contra Costa, CA is between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 201 Amherst Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 201 Amherst Ave property is $1,549,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 201 Amherst Ave is a house located in Kensington, California, 94708.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 201 Amherst Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,125 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 201 Amherst Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 201 Amherst Ave is 2,178 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 201 Amherst Ave is 1955.

Rocket Homes›California›Alameda County›West Contra Costa›94708›201 Amherst Ave

This home is located at 201 Amherst Ave in Kensington, CA and zip code 94708 in the Kensington neighborhood. This 2,178 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 14, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,549,000.

While more than 87 listings in West Contra Costa, CA in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 15 listings sold at asking price, and more than 29 were sold below. In October 2024 in West Contra Costa, CA there were 9.1% more homes for sale than in September 2024. In October 2024, listings were on the market for 25 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $699,709.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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