265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$1,400,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
2 Full Baths

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 265 Purdue Ave

General

Sold For: $1,400,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41125099
Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago

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
Living Area: 1,487 Sq. Ft.
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
Sold by Vanguard Properties, Lorri Arazi

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Schools

Schools serving 265 Purdue Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Kensington Elementary School 90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708	K-6	0.6 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	7-8	2.1 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	9-12	1.1 mi

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Price & Sales History for 265 Purdue Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/24/2026

Sold

$1,400,000

21.85%

MLS

2/25/2026

Listed

$1,149,000

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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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2
Total Baths

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0.03
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2
Beds
2
Total Baths

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Active
Updated 4 days ago

1
Bed
1
Total Bath
582
Sq. Ft.

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Active
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5
Beds
5
Total Baths

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Updated 4 days ago

12,288
Sq. Ft.

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Sold

$1,200,000

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Closed

2
Beds
4
Total Baths

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Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths

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Closed

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Beds
2
Total Baths

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Single Family
Closed
Updated 19 hours ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths

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265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41125099) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,400,000 on March 24, 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.

265 Purdue Ave Kensington, CA 94708