237 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$1,120,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath

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Property Description

Vintage charm meets stylish updates in this ideally located Kensington Mediterranean with fabulous view! A small entry foyer welcomes visitors into the vaulted living room with a big view window overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and a cozy space with a wood burning fireplace that opens to the dining room. The sunny and freshly renovated eat-in kitchen has brand new appliances, countertops and opens to the outdoor patio, seating area and romantic gardens. Two well-proportioned bedrooms, an adjacent office or nursery and a gracious full bath, round out the main floor. A detached cottage for use as an office or guest space sits comfortably at the end of the driveway and presents an ideal ADU opportunity. Make all of your gardening dreams come true in the level yard, or simply relax at the end of the day and enjoy the birds and butterflies. A long 2-car driveway and spacious basement with exterior access offers plenty of space for parking and storage. Located within a short distance from Kensington shops and restaurants, public transportation, parks, schools, the great outdoors and the SF commute!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 237 Amherst Ave

General

Sold For: $1,120,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41068823
Added to Site: 162 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Eat-In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop
Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer, Dryer, In Basement, Washer

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Tandem

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: Kensington
Driving Directions: Arlington > Amherst

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Model: Meditteranean
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 1,222 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, Partial, Water
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Dimensions: 5227.2
Lot Features: Regular
Lot Description: Regular

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $817

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5700710071

Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc., Anja Plowright
Sold by Compass, Perry Riani

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Schools

Schools serving 237 Amherst Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Kensington Elementary School 90 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708	K-6	0.5 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	6-8	1.9 mi
El Cerrito High School 540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	9-12	0.9 mi

Disclaimer: School ratings provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are on a scale of 1-10. Learn more about GreatSchools ratings. School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 237 Amherst Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/11/2024

Sold

$1,120,000

12.22%

MLS

8/07/2024

Listed

$998,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Beds
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Total Baths
2,455
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Updated 7 hours ago

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Beds
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Total Bath

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Updated 7 hours ago

3
Beds
3
Total Baths

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Updated 7 hours ago

12
Beds
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Total Baths

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Active
Updated 6 days ago

0.14
Acres

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Active
Updated 7 hours ago

0.1
Acres

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Active
Updated 4 days ago

0.0918
Acres

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Sold

$1,200,000

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths

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$1,175,000

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Closed

2
Beds
1
Total Bath

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Closed

3
Beds
2
Total Baths

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$1,250,000

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Single Family
Closed

2
Beds
2
Total Baths

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Sold by Compass, Melissa Bates

237 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41068823) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,120,000 on September 11, 2024. Want to learn more about 237 Amherst Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kensington? You can browse all Kensington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

237 Amherst Ave Kensington, CA 94708