Google street view image for 149 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market nov 2023 for $1.5M

$1,600,184

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,623/mo

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1,565

sq ft

149 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Welcome to your dream home in a desirable Upper Kensington area. Nestled atop a gently sloping hill, this exquisite home offers a captivating panoramic & an awe-inspiring Bay/SF/Golden Gate view that will take your breath away. This stunning traditional single-family residence boasts 3 bedrooms & 2 updated bathrooms. As you approach the property, you'll be immediately captivated by its charming curb appeal. The well-manicured front yard features lush landscaping & a welcoming pathway leading to the front door. Upon entering, you'll step into a spacious & inviting living room bathed in natural light from all around windows. An alluring WB fireplace & a delightful dining area w/ skylight creates a warm atmosphere that permeates throughout the home. Step outside to the backyard & you'll find a serene oasis perfect for relaxation, an ideal spot for outdoor entertaining, while the well-maintained garden provides a backdrop of colorful blooms & lush greenery. The primary suite is a sanctuary of serenity, w/ large windows & a walk-in closet. Updated kitchen, owned solar system, fresh paint, tubular skylights & recessed lights add up to the long list. This gem is a perfect blend of comfort, style & natural beauty, offering a truly unique living experience that's second to none.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

5,120 sq ftLot Size

$1,022Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Delphi Realty Group

•888-353-3574 (broker)

Listed by • Delphi Realty Group

•888-353-3574 (broker)

Bought with • Dino Riggio & Associates

•925-289-3050 (broker)

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•Source:San Francisco MLS #41039768

Redfin Estimate

$1,600,184

$20K since sold in November 2023$45K since October

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This home's estimate is 1.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.57M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN NOV 2, 2026
$1,600,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,559 sq ft
86 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$1,350,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
267 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,650,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft
282 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,495,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,578 sq ft
543 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,625,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
49 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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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

135.0%

+1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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$2,800,000
— beds4 baths9,282 sq ft
Arch, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,800,000
— beds— baths9,282 sq ft
1526 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708
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$1,888,000
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Sale history for 149 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,740 (+1.3%)

$1,352,520 + $291,312

$1,643,832

2025

$22,445 (+2.4%)

$1,352,520 + $291,312

$1,643,832

2024

$21,927 (+45.5%)

$1,326,000 + $285,600

$1,611,600

2023

$15,069 (+1.4%)

$1,300,000 + $280,000

$1,580,000

2022

$14,855 (+0.4%)

$820,629 + $233,636

$1,054,265

2021

$14,802 (+4.5%)

$804,539 + $229,055

$1,033,594

2020

$14,163 (+1.6%)

$788,764 + $224,564

$1,013,328

2019

$13,939 (+3.1%)

$780,677 + $222,262

$1,002,939

2018

$13,521 (+1.6%)

$765,370 + $217,904

$983,274

2017

$13,303 (+2.5%)

$735,650 + $209,444

$945,094

2016

$12,984 (+14.3%)

$735,650 + $209,444

$945,094

2015

$11,364 (+3.8%)

$700,000 + $205,338

$905,338

2014

$10,947 (+15.4%)

$568,223 + $161,777

$730,000

2013

$9,483 (+10.3%)

$568,223 + $161,777

$730,000

2012

$8,599 (−8.3%)

$486,492 + $138,508

$625,000

2011

$9,373 (+0.8%)

$458,081 + $130,419

$588,500

2010

$9,301 (+20.6%)

$494,664 + $140,836

$635,500

2009

$7,714 (−0.7%)

$540,159 + $116,341

$656,500

2008

$7,773

$452,532 + $97,468

$550,000

Tax history for 149 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,740 (+1.3%)

$1,352,520 + $291,312

$1,643,832

2025

$22,445 (+2.4%)

$1,352,520 + $291,312

$1,643,832

2024

$21,927 (+45.5%)

$1,326,000 + $285,600

$1,611,600

2023

$15,069 (+1.4%)

$1,300,000 + $280,000

$1,580,000

2022

$14,855 (+0.4%)

$820,629 + $233,636

$1,054,265

2021

$14,802 (+4.5%)

$804,539 + $229,055

$1,033,594

2020

$14,163 (+1.6%)

$788,764 + $224,564

$1,013,328

2019

$13,939 (+3.1%)

$780,677 + $222,262

$1,002,939

2018

$13,521 (+1.6%)

$765,370 + $217,904

$983,274

2017

$13,303 (+2.5%)

$735,650 + $209,444

$945,094

2016

$12,984 (+14.3%)

$735,650 + $209,444

$945,094

2015

$11,364 (+3.8%)

$700,000 + $205,338

$905,338

2014

$10,947 (+15.4%)

$568,223 + $161,777

$730,000

2013

$9,483 (+10.3%)

$568,223 + $161,777

$730,000

2012

$8,599 (−8.3%)

$486,492 + $138,508

$625,000

2011

$9,373 (+0.8%)

$458,081 + $130,419

$588,500

2010

$9,301 (+20.6%)

$494,664 + $140,836

$635,500

2009

$7,714 (−0.7%)

$540,159 + $116,341

$656,500

2008

$7,773

$452,532 + $97,468

$550,000

*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

5,120 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1976

Sq. Ft.

1,565

Year built

1941

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701710039

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

Jun 16, 2008 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Perform voluntary non-engineered strengthening of a structure.

Remodel

Jun 29, 2006 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Remove existing shingles and replace with new shingles.

Roofing

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

Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
# of Covered Spaces: 2
# of Parking Total: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Cooling: None
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dog Run
Entry Level: 0
Window Features: Window Coverings, Dual Pane

Building Information
Living Area: 1565
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 1565
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Construction Materials: Stucco
Architectural Style: Traditional
Year Built: 1941
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Foundation Details: Raised, Other

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Property Information
Property Condition: Original

Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 5120
Lot Size Acres: 0.1175
Lot Size Area: 5120
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Upper Kensington

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,565
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,120 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701710039

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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

7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 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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Kensington, CA • 94708

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.52M – $1.84M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
155 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$2,350,934
169 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1045 Sq. Ft.	$958,241
171 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,436
139 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2393 Sq. Ft.	$2,118,167
160 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 998 Sq. Ft.	$1,169,759
224 Lake Dr, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2063 Sq. Ft.	$1,705,813
225 Lake Dr, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1095 Sq. Ft.	$1,136,449

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$1,161,993
145 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1745 Sq. Ft.	$1,640,678
177 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1339 Sq. Ft.	$1,154,058
144 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4459 Sq. Ft.	$3,374,786
137 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3775 Sq. Ft.	$2,591,823
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140 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$1,181,722
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