Is Kensington, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say it's dog friendly

Is there wildlife in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Kensington, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Kensington, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Kensington, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Kensington, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there are community events

Is Kensington, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say kids play outside

Is Kensington, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Kensington, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 258 Amherst Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 258 Amherst Ave in Berkeley, CA is $1,544,700 .

Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?

Berkeley is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Berkeley?

Residents describe Berkeley, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Berkeley, CA .

What are the closest schools to 258 Amherst Ave?

The closest schools to 258 Amherst Ave in Berkeley, CA are El Cerrito Senior High School (rated 7/10), Fred T. Korematsu Middle School (rated 5/10), Kensington Elementary School (rated 10/10).

Does 258 Amherst Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 258 Amherst Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

Does 258 Amherst Ave have parking?

Yes, 258 Amherst Ave in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$1,544,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
680 sqft

258 Amherst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Est. Refi. Payment $9,975/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.54M

Since last month

$20K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$615K (+66.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +46% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$1.54M
October 2026	$1.54M
September 2026	$1.57M
August 2026	$1.5M
July 2026	$1.49M
June 2026	$1.48M
May 2026	$1.54M
April 2026	$1.55M
March 2026	$1.39M
February 2026	$1.59M
January 2026	$1.5M
2025
December 2025	$1.55M
November 2025	$1.39M
October 2025	$930K
September 2025	$876K
August 2025	$835K
July 2025	$803K
June 2025	$1.51M
May 2025	$1.56M
April 2025	$1.59M
March 2025	$1.6M
February 2025	$1.66M
January 2025	$1.5M
2024
December 2024	$1.58M
November 2024	$1.54M
October 2024	$1.2M
September 2024	$1.58M
August 2024	$1.49M
July 2024	$1.49M
June 2024	$1.55M
May 2024	$1.55M
April 2024	$1.54M
March 2024	$1.54M
February 2024	$1.58M
January 2024	$1.45M
2023
December 2023	$1.41M
November 2023	$1.52M
October 2023	$1.56M
September 2023	$1.54M
August 2023	$1.54M
July 2023	$1.49M
June 2023	$1.56M
May 2023	$741K
April 2023	$723K
March 2023	$720K
February 2023	$679K
January 2023	$679K
2022
December 2022	$724K
November 2022	$764K
October 2022	$781K
September 2022	$755K
August 2022	$749K
July 2022	$816K
June 2022	$869K
May 2022	$891K
April 2022	$892K
March 2022	$883K
February 2022	$1.09M
January 2022	$1.08M
2021
December 2021	$1.1M
November 2021	$1.1M
October 2021	$1.11M
September 2021	$1.06M
August 2021	$1.06M
July 2021	$1.09M
June 2021	$1.08M
May 2021	$1.07M
April 2021	$1.07M
March 2021	$1.06M

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$1,210,000	07/31/26	2	1	1,285
85 Stratford Rd, Kensington, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$1,015,000	11/25/25	2	1	952
385 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	03/23/26	2	1	1,504
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$1,290,000	04/17/26	2	1	1,216
255 Stanford Ave, Kensington, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$1,275,000	04/10/26	2	2	1,076
178 Ardmore Rd, Kensington, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	06/12/26	2	1.5	1,505
267 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$1,350,000	10/27/26	3	2	1,325
218 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$1,910,000	09/11/26	2	2	1,805
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$800,000	08/17/26	3	2	1,588
355 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$1,425,000	10/23/26	3	2	2,278

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
258 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.00	$1,826,800	2	1	680	Off Market
258 Amherst Ave #B, Berkeley, CA 94708	0.00	-	2	1	670	Off Market
260 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.01	$1,447,000	4	2	2,120	Off Market
256 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.01	$1,553,100	3	2	1,788	Off Market
265 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	0.02	$1,162,700	2	1	1,148	Off Market
262 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.02	$1,261,000	3	1.5	1,398	Off Market
254 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.02	$1,987,200	5	4	2,875	Off Market
263 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	0.02	$1,743,700	5	4	2,507	Off Market
264 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.03	$1,550,000	3	2	1,602	Off Market
267 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.03	$2,049,700	4	3	2,082	Off Market
263 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.03	$1,136,900	1	1	600	Off Market
265 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.03	$1,187,600	3	2	1,861	Off Market
261 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.03	$924,200	1	1	655	Off Market
261 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	0.03	$1,643,100	4	3	1,828	Off Market
252 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.03	$1,456,100	3	2	1,532	Off Market
269 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.03	$1,651,400	4	3	2,050	Off Market
257 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.03	$1,441,600	2	2	1,316	Off Market
270 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.04	$2,179,800	3	2.5	2,238	Off Market
255 Amherst Ave, Kensington, CA 94708	0.04	$1,533,800	3	2	1,471	Off Market
259 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	0.04	$1,950,900	3	3	2,458	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

680 sqft

$2,272/sqft

About this House

Move into this beautiful unit and enjoy living in beautiful and peaceful Kensington neighborhood.
Let's be clear the available space is the lower unit with separate entrance, PGE Meter and a beautiful shared outdoor space.

Description:

- Two Bedroom
- One Bathroom
- Beautifully updated Kitchen
- Family room is ideally located off of this brand new kitchen and an an inviting outdoor patio.
- Wonderful outdoor space with amazing view
- Separate Laundry Unit
- Separate PGE Meter
- Street Parking

Open House Time will be announced soon
Feel free to text me with your questions

About your neighborhood:
This is the perfect location to enjoy the outdoors and walking trails to Tilden Park.
Just minutes to Kensington Village shops, express bus to SF and nearby public transportation .
Do not forget the most desirable Solano Ave with all shopping dining and cafe's.

What you Pay as you move in

- First Month - Prorated based on Move-In Date
- Last month
- Deposit one Month Rent

Open house time: Saturday March 6th, 2020 3 to 5 PM

Renter responsible for PGE & Internet. Small dogs or Cat with Pet Deposit is ok.

258 Amherst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 680 sqft single-family home. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2021 with an asking price of $2,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 30, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,544,700, with a rent estimate of $2,906/month.

Home Details for 258 Amherst Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 30, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Apr 10, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$2,700
Apr 2, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Mar 3, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$2,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Kensington

Last updated September 2026

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Available listings

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Around this home

Kensington Elementary School
K-6
Public
473 Students
West Contra Costa Unified School District
10/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school really needs younger and more socio-economically diverse representation. They seem really out of touch to the life of modern working parents and it operates like a quasi-private school. Communications come from so many different sources so that it becomes really hard to stay informed. I was very disappointed to find there is also a lot of screen time going on in the classroom (maybe a problem everywhere these days?) Many of the teachers are burned out and retiring. Drop off and pick up is a pain because you have to park at the bottom of a large hill and it's a bunch of tight one-way streets. With that said, the new afterschool program (LLS) is the best addition; the staff are energetic, engaged and make school fun.
Parent Review
5mo ago
16 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

97 % Say it's dog friendly
94 % Say there's wildlife
87 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say neighbors are friendly
81 % Say it's quiet
81 % Say car is needed
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
69 % Say there are sidewalks
56 % Say there are community events
56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
56 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
45 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jade T.
Resident
6y ago
"I drive to work in Berkeley. About an 18 minutes car ride. Traffic is medium in the mornings and afternoons. There are multiple ways to get to Berkeley front he neighborhood, so you can take a new route each morning. "
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Joe M.
Resident
7y ago
"Its as close to living in the country while being moments from the city as one can get in the East Bay "
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Andy P.
Resident
7y ago
"Kid friendly town but the clock stopped in 1962. Great schools, cute town center. Close to Tilden and Wildcat"
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Brandez
Resident
7y ago
"There's a bus stop not a block away from my house that takes me directly to Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck/Allston)"
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Adam C.
Resident
8y ago
"Many options from driving to cross bay express bus, bart, local buses. Only difficulty is the elevation in the hills. But makes a good jog after work. "
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Mubeen M. A. J. C.
Resident
8y ago
"nerve racking, yet do-able need more street lights for after dark. there are hardly any sidewalks and the streets are too narrow, preventing 2 cars to pass one another as driving down the streets. "
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Andy P.
Resident
8y ago
"1962 just called and it wants Kensington back. In many great ways, but also some sleepy ways. Super cute. Super convenient little hamlet. Brutal commute to San Francisco"
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Mahshifamily
Resident
8y ago
"We lived in there area for four years and loved it. Our neighbors are very friendly to each other. We have community gatherings often. We watch out for one another and people are very happy to help when needed. "
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Pardis_pz
Resident
8y ago
"Clean friendly and lovely. Love our neighborhood. Lots of green. Great schools. Close to Tilden park"
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Gickers4
15y ago
"Wonderful area. Wildlife next to Wildcat Cayon Park. Very Private Drive with few house. Own little piece of solitude in an Urban setting."
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Frequently asked questions about 258 Amherst Ave

What is 258 Amherst Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 258 Amherst Ave in Berkeley, CA is $1,544,700.
Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
Berkeley is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Berkeley?
Residents describe Berkeley, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Berkeley, CA.
What are the closest schools to 258 Amherst Ave?
The closest schools to 258 Amherst Ave in Berkeley, CA are El Cerrito Senior High School (rated 7/10), Fred T. Korematsu Middle School (rated 5/10), Kensington Elementary School (rated 10/10).
Does 258 Amherst Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 258 Amherst Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
Does 258 Amherst Ave have parking?
Yes, 258 Amherst Ave in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.