161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$1,315,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Beautiful SF Bay + City views are just one of the many special features of this turnkey home in Kensington, a small, tight-knit community with picturesque homes and tree-lined streets. Located just minutes from the many amenities on Solano Ave and El Cerrito, this single-story home has been tastefully remodeled and updated in keeping with the original 1939 aesthetic. The home features 3+ bedrooms, 2 remodeled bathrooms, an open living/dining room, a kitchen family room combination, home office (potential 4th bedroom), and a 2-car garage. The beautifully remodeled kitchen (2021) has Fisher & Paykel/Bosch/LG stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and partial SF Bay views. Sun-drenched rooms + hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful Bay + SF city views from the living room, kitchen + primary bedroom. Has a spacious backyard deck and sunny patio with direct access from the house, and plenty of lush, mature landscaping that provides exceptional green screen privacy between neighbors. Fresh interior paint + newer exterior paint (2024). Extensive updates/improvements by the present owners (see Disclosures for full list). Located 1 mile to highly rated Kensington Elementary School, and 10 min to both El Cerrito BART stations + I-80. A lovely home in every way. Move right in!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 161 Purdue Ave

General

Sold For: $1,315,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41107145
Added to Site: 206 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Den
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: Upper Kensington
Driving Directions: Arlington/Rt. Westminster/Rt. Kenyon/Left Purdue

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow, Ranch
Exterior Const.: Wood
Roof: Composition
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 1,607 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1939

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Dimensions: 4545
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $734

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5701710062

Listed by Compass, Robert Parker and Compass, Josephine George
Sold by Salt & Pine Real Estate, Gretchen Roethle

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Schools

Schools serving 161 Purdue Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Kensington Elementary School 90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708	K-6	0.4 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	7-8	1.9 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 161 Purdue Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/04/2025

Sold

$1,315,000

11.54%

MLS

8/05/2025

Listed

$1,179,000

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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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161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41107145) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,315,000 on September 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 161 Purdue 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.

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