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Off market oct 2025 for $3.8M

$4,099,075

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $21,613/mo

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3,818

sq ft

135 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

0.92 acresLot Size

$1,074Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Ann Arriola Plant •DRE #00613099 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Sarah Ridge •DRE #01990459 • District Homes

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41099146

Redfin Estimate

$4,099,075

$274K since sold in October 2025$60K since October

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This home's estimate is 85.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.21M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$2,325,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,606 sq ft
18 Arlington Ct, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
44 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
$2,575,000
B
6 beds4 baths4,714 sq ft
44 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,712,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,690 sq ft
685 Oberlin Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$2,551,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,157 sq ft
36 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,720,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,466 sq ft
268 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$2,388,750
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,813 sq ft
36 Kensington Ct, Kensington, CA 94707

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

132.8%

+2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$51K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 135 Purdue Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41099146

Oct 6, 2025

Sold

$3,825,000

$1,002/sq ft

Aug 6, 2025

Pending

—

Jul 24, 2025

Contingent

—

Jun 24, 2025

Price Changed

$3,989,000

$1,045/sq ft

Jun 5, 2025

Relisted

—

May 29, 2025

Listing Removed

—

May 29, 2025

Price Changed

$4,495,000

$1,177/sq ft

May 27, 2025

Listed

$4,950,000

$1,296/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29031827

Nov 4, 1999

Sold

$1,100,000

$288/sq ft

Oct 4, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Sep 19, 1999

Listed

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$51,162 (+60.8%)

$2,380,000 + $1,445,000

$3,825,000

2025

$31,809 (+2.4%)

$2,380,000 + $1,445,000

$3,825,000

2024

$31,058 (+2.0%)

$1,233,423 + $1,068,030

$2,301,453

2023

$30,459 (+1.3%)

$1,209,239 + $1,047,089

$2,256,328

2022

$30,073 (+0.2%)

$1,185,529 + $1,026,558

$2,212,087

2021

$30,024 (+4.5%)

$1,162,284 + $1,006,430

$2,168,714

2020

$28,731 (+1.7%)

$1,139,495 + $986,697

$2,126,192

2019

$28,260 (+3.3%)

$1,127,811 + $976,580

$2,104,391

2018

$27,355 (+1.7%)

$1,105,698 + $957,432

$2,063,130

2017

$26,903 (+0.3%)

$1,062,763 + $920,254

$1,983,017

2016

$26,832 (−0.4%)

$1,062,763 + $920,254

$1,983,017

2015

$26,937 (+1.9%)

$1,041,925 + $902,210

$1,944,135

2014

$26,426 (+1.0%)

$1,006,172 + $871,251

$1,877,423

2013

$26,162 (+7.9%)

$1,006,172 + $871,251

$1,877,423

2012

$24,243

$1,001,625 + $867,314

$1,868,939

2011

$24,255 (+4.4%)

$981,986 + $850,308

$1,832,294

2010

$23,239 (+1.0%)

$962,732 + $833,636

$1,796,368

2009

$23,002 (+7.0%)

$955,537 + $827,406

$1,782,943

2008

$21,500

$957,808 + $829,372

$1,787,180

Tax history for 135 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$51,162 (+60.8%)

$2,380,000 + $1,445,000

$3,825,000

2025

$31,809 (+2.4%)

$2,380,000 + $1,445,000

$3,825,000

2024

$31,058 (+2.0%)

$1,233,423 + $1,068,030

$2,301,453

2023

$30,459 (+1.3%)

$1,209,239 + $1,047,089

$2,256,328

2022

$30,073 (+0.2%)

$1,185,529 + $1,026,558

$2,212,087

2021

$30,024 (+4.5%)

$1,162,284 + $1,006,430

$2,168,714

2020

$28,731 (+1.7%)

$1,139,495 + $986,697

$2,126,192

2019

$28,260 (+3.3%)

$1,127,811 + $976,580

$2,104,391

2018

$27,355 (+1.7%)

$1,105,698 + $957,432

$2,063,130

2017

$26,903 (+0.3%)

$1,062,763 + $920,254

$1,983,017

2016

$26,832 (−0.4%)

$1,062,763 + $920,254

$1,983,017

2015

$26,937 (+1.9%)

$1,041,925 + $902,210

$1,944,135

2014

$26,426 (+1.0%)

$1,006,172 + $871,251

$1,877,423

2013

$26,162 (+7.9%)

$1,006,172 + $871,251

$1,877,423

2012

$24,243

$1,001,625 + $867,314

$1,868,939

2011

$24,255 (+4.4%)

$981,986 + $850,308

$1,832,294

2010

$23,239 (+1.0%)

$962,732 + $833,636

$1,796,368

2009

$23,002 (+7.0%)

$955,537 + $827,406

$1,782,943

2008

$21,500

$957,808 + $829,372

$1,787,180

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.92 Acres

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

3,818

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5720700037

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

Jan 29, 2018 • Final

Building - residential plumbing

Replace an on-demand tankless water heater combination unit for domestic hot water and radiant heating.

Plumbing

Water heater

Mar 29, 2004 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Remodel the interior and exterior of an existing bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and breakfast room. Work includes plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, as well as the addition of attached trellises.

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Accessibility Features: Accessible Hallway(s)
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Street Level Features: 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Window Features: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s), Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Disposal,Oven Built-in,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Skylight(s),Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 11
Room Type: Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Loft
Fireplace Features: Brick, Dining Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Concrete
Building Area Total: 3,818
Builder Name: B. Maybeck
Foundation Details: Slab

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
Fencing: Barbed Wire

Property Information
Living Area: 3818
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1938
Direction Faces: Southwest

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 40075
Lot Size Area: 0.92
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.92
Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant, Steam, Hot Water

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,818
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5720700037

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

5/10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 85° expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$3.90M – $4.71M

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Home values near 135 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
155 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$2,394,123
145 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1745 Sq. Ft.	$1,675,581

Address	Redfin Estimate
133 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2425 Sq. Ft.	$1,890,084
149 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1565 Sq. Ft.	$1,645,304

Address	Redfin Estimate
131 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1312 Sq. Ft.	$1,363,359
140 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$1,265,955

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