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.
Sold for $1,098,000
$1,098,000
262 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
3beds
1,398sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,202,500 Zestimate®
$785/sqft
$5,429 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,202,500
$1.05M - $1.37M
$5,429/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 15, 2023 at 03:23am
Listed by:
Ruth Frassetto DRE #00779030 510-697-8606,
Compass
Bought with:
Xiaodong Xu, DRE #01981330
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41040947
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,398
- Total interior livable area: 1,398 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Other, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: Level, Premium Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5700600082
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Details
- Builder name: C.20's Custom
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2023 | Sold | $1,098,000+11%$785/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41040947 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Pending sale | $989,000$707/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41040947 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $989,000$707/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41040947 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,107 -36.3% | $1,119,960 +2% |
| 2024 | $25,275 +925.8% | $1,098,000 +1501.9% |
| 2023 | $2,464 +3.3% | $68,543 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94708
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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Estimated market value$1,202,500
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Estimated market value
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