135 Purdue Ave., Kensington, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$3,825,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths

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Property Description

ONCE IN A LIFETIME", a home with the provenance of Bernard Maybeck's Wallen II house comes to market. Built for Maybeck's own son, this extraordinary residence seamlessly blends the master's signature style-concrete walls and redwood timbers-with Gary Parson's thoughtful modern addition. Every detail honors both Maybeck's vision and the magical hillside setting. Artistic copper details by Kip Mesirow complement the tastefully remodeled kitchen that opens to a private fenced orchard. Expansive commercial sliding windows dissolve the boundaries between interior spaces and the outdoors. Perched atop the Kensington hills, this private sanctuary offers both bay and hill views, yet is just minutes from local shops and restaurants.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 135 Purdue Ave

General

Sold For: $3,825,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41099146
Added to Site: 246 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 11
Interior Features: Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Brick, Dining Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Skylight(s), Split Bath, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Jack & Jill, Stone
Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Stone

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Built-In Oven, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Additional Information

Equipment: Satellite Dish

Exterior

Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: Upper Kensington
Driving Directions: Arlington-Yale-Beloit-Purdue

School Information

School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Elem School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant, Steam, Hot Water

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Custom, See Remarks
Exterior Const.: Stucco, Concrete
Roof: Metal, Bitumen
Windows: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s), Window Coverings
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 3,818 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1938

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge, Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Ridge
Lot Size (Acres): 0.92
Lot Dimensions: 40075.2
Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Fencing (Description): Barbed Wire

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,045

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5720700037

Listed by Red Oak Realty, Ann Arriola Plant
Sold by District Homes, Sarah Ridge

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Schools

Schools serving 135 Purdue Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Kensington Elementary School 90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708	K-6	0.3 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	7-8	1.8 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	9-12	1.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 135 Purdue Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/06/2025

Sold

$3,825,000

-4.11%

MLS

6/24/2025

Price Reduced

$3,989,000

-11.26%

MLS

6/05/2025

Listed

$4,495,000

—

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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