NOT LISTED FOR SALE

255 Amherst Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,258,000 - $1,522,103

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,471 Sq Ft
$950/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 26, 2022

Last sale price $1,410,000 $959 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,172 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Flooring
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2022

Views! Views! Views! 1927 Mediterranean home with breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate, SF skyline, & Mt. Tamalpais. Charming three bedroom/one bath home with formal dining room and a kitchen filled with natural light. Enjoy entertaining, barbecuing in your private fenced-in-backyard Loads of space to plant a veggie garden. Partial basement with work bench and storage. One car garage on the street. Tilden Park is minutes away to enjoy nature hikes and picnics! The bus stop that can take you to bart is few blocks away. A wonderful neighborhood that has a local market with your favorite foods, sushi when you are in the mood, a restaurant famous for its breakfasts, or a bottle of wine from the local wine and cheese shop. It's all in the eighborhood. There is not much more that you could want with a hardware store, the gas station, and the vintage clothes store within walking distance. Don't miss this one!! This is the one you have been waiting for

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Koide

Compass License #01922318 Listed on: 06/19/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Hauge

Hauge Real Estate Group License #01779434

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,798 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Extra Deep Garage
  • Private Parking

Property Views

  • Marina
  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Downtown
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Elastomeric Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,471 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Roof
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch
  • Awning

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 570-072-004-7

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

5,798 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Skylight Tube, Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Arlington to Amherst.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1331
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mediterranean
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Gas Plumbed, Hood Over Range, Self/Cont Clean Oven, Tankless Water Heater
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Closet, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Basement: Partial
  • Flooring: Laminate, Slate, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 958.53
  • Square Footage: 1471.00
  • Bathroom Features: Fiberglass, Shower Stall(s), Skylight/Solar Tube
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Electric, Gas Log, Insert, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Granite Counter, Pantry Closet
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Street Lights
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Elastomeric
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, None, See Remarks, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning, Front Porch
  • View: Bay, Bridges, City, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Marina, Mt Tamalpais, Panoramic, San Francisco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 24'+ Deep Garage, Enclosed, Private, Size Limited
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public, Water District
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric, Ground Floor, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Stacked Only, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 570-072-004-7
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5798.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Roof, Thermostat, Water Heater

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1927

Tax Info

  • County Transfer Tax Rate: 1.10

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Contra Costa

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Jayaraman Prashanth Krishna and Subramanian Sharada
Bought by
Jayaraman And Subramanian Family Trust and Jayaraman
Current Estimated Value
$1,396,776

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2022
Closed on
Jul 13, 2022
Sold by
Super G Trust
Bought by
Jayaraman Prashanth and Subramanian Sharada
Seller's Agent
Susan Koide
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Hauge
Hauge Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,410,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
17.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.25%
Original Mortgage
$1,057,500
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2018
Sold by
Klotz Juelann L and Greulich Juelann
Bought by
Klotz Juelann L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2017
Sold by
Greulich William
Bought by
Greulich Juelann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1995
Sold by
Weiss Robert H and Weiss Lisa S
Bought by
Greulich William and Greulich Juelann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$286,300
Interest Rate
7.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jayaraman And Subramanian Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Jayaraman Prashanth $1,410,000 Old Republic Title
Klotz Juelann L -- None Available
Greulich Juelann -- None Available
Greulich William $318,500 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jayaraman Prashanth $1,057,500
Previous Owner Greulich William $286,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/26/2022 07/26/22 Sold $1,410,000 +17.6% $959 / Sq Ft
07/05/2022 07/05/22 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2022 06/19/22 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $815 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $20,670 $1,466,964 $1,040,400 $426,564
2024 $19,819 $1,438,200 $1,020,000 $418,200
2023 $19,819 $1,410,000 $1,000,000 $410,000
2022 $8,173 $501,388 $324,036 $177,352
2021 $8,116 $491,558 $317,683 $173,875
2019 $7,664 $476,980 $308,261 $168,719
2018 $7,377 $467,628 $302,217 $165,411
2017 $7,264 $458,460 $296,292 $162,168
2016 $7,226 $449,472 $290,483 $158,989
2015 $7,240 $442,721 $286,120 $156,601
2014 $7,138 $434,050 $280,516 $153,534
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Koide

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Susan Koide

    Compass

    (415) 407-1382

    2 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Susan Koide
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Kelly Hauge

    Hauge Real Estate Group

    (707) 696-4320

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Kelly Hauge
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322056523

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 570-072-004-7

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94708

255 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA

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