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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • Updated 3 hours ago

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265 Purdue Ave,Kensington, CA 94708

265 Purdue AveKensingtonCA94708

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    265 Purdue Ave,Kensington, CA 94708
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    265 Purdue Ave,Kensington, CA 94708
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    265 Purdue Ave,Kensington, CA 94708
    265 Purdue AveKensingtonCA94708
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Effortlessly charming! Behind the picket fence and past the delightful garden, you'll find a lovingly maintained and beautifully updated LEVEL-IN single-story 2+ bedroom / 2 bathroom Kensington home. The owner engaged a local architect and well-known Oliver Builders to remodel the kitchen, create a 2nd full bathroom and laundry area, and transform the interior of the converted garage into a light-filled home office or family room. Details like the divided light windows in the living room, hardwood floors, and the original front door were preserved. The remodeled kitchen has high end appliances, quality cabinets, pull-out pantry, and a desk area overlooking the garden. Both baths feature classic tile and heated floors! There are too many energy-efficient improvements to list, capped with a new roof in 2025. The hard work is done, so just sit back and smell the roses! A 2-car parking pad and a 200 amp panel makes EV charging possible. From this peaceful spot, Tilden Park is your backyard, the Village has a convenient grocery and hardware, Colusa Circle has a fabulous Sunday Farmer's Market, and the best of Berkeley (including renowned UC Berkeley), Albany, and El Cerrito are all less than 15 minutes away.

Full Property Details for 265 Purdue Ave

General

  • Price: $1,149,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41125099
  • Updated: Today (2/25/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Interior Features: Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Skylight(s), Solid Surface, Shower Stall, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Primary Bathroom: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Closet, Window

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden

Parking

  • Parking Features: Converted Garage

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Contra Costa
  • Subdivision: Upper Kensington
  • Driving Directions: GPS

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Model: Pristine
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Windows: Screens, Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
  • Stories/Levels: One Story
  • Year Built: 1939

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 4000
  • Lot Features: Level, Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $773

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 5701910142

Listed by Red Oak Realty, Tracy Davis

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Schools serving 265 Purdue Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Kensington Elementary School
90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708
K-60.6 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
7-82.1 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School
540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
9-121.1 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 265 Purdue Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
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Source
2/25/2026
Listed
$1,149,000
290.82%
MLS
7/22/1993
Sold
$294,000
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Tax History for 265 Purdue Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,122
4%
$512,895
2%
2023
$7,799
—
$502,839
2%
2023
$7,799
2%
$492,980
2%
2022
$7,664
1%
$483,315
2%
2021
$7,607
4%
$473,839
1%
2020
$7,283
1%
$468,981
2%
2019
$7,177
5%
$459,786
5%
2018
$6,844
2%
$439,007
2%
2017
$6,740
1%
$430,400
2%
2016
$6,705
-2%
$421,962
2%
2015
$6,826
1%
$415,624
2%
2014
$6,778
1%
$407,483
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2013
$6,692
—
$405,642
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265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41125099) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 265 Purdue Ave is currently listed for $1,149,000 and was received on February 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 265 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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