OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2025 for $1.3M

$1,675,620

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,473/mo

•

1,607

sq ft

161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,545 sq ftLot Size

$1,043Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Robert Parker •DRE #01923837 • Compass

Listed by Josephine George •DRE #01990905 • Compass

Bought with Gretchen Roethle •DRE #01945375 • Salt & Pine Real Estate

Bought with Kerry Lyon •DRE #02030096 • Salt & Pine Real Estate

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41107145

Redfin Estimate

$1,675,620

$361K since sold in September 2025$39K since September

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This home's estimate is 21.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,625,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
49 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,650,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft
282 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated September 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

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$850,000
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1388 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
$1,795,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,448 sq ft
1109 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
3D WALKTHROUGH
$999,999
3 beds2.5 baths1,320 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
$1,298,000
4 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
912 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4:30PM
$1,048,000
3 beds2 baths1,737 sq ft
291 Purdue Ave #A, Kensington, CA 94708
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4:30PM
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3 beds2 baths1,737 sq ft
291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
HOT HOME
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3 beds3.5 baths3,190 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
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3 beds2 baths1,608 sq ft
2864 Shasta Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
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Sale history for 161 Purdue Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41107145

Sep 4, 2025

Sold

$1,315,000

$818/sq ft

Aug 22, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 5, 2025

Listed

$1,179,000

$734/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40913492

Aug 18, 2020

Sold

$1,225,000

$762/sq ft

Jul 30, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 22, 2020

Listed

$1,090,000

$678/sq ft

+35

Situated on a serene street in the hills of Kensington, this home delights with expansive Bay views, and an interior that belies its quiet exterior. A few steps from the 2-car garage to the front door, you’ll find effortless one-level living. An entryway leads to the light-filled living room, looking directly out onto brilliant views through a large picture window. A fireplace sets a comforting, intimate tone. This three bedroom, two bath home has an additional room that can be enjoyed as an office. The dining area is perfect for informal and formal meals, and a kitchen bar adjacent to the cozy common room is ideal for morning meals. It opens directly to the garden through sliding glass doors. The backyard is composed of a large deck, a patio beyond, and additional outdoor space that lends itself to supplementary landscaping; mature perennials provide privacy.

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40138843

Feb 17, 2015

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40148715

Apr 6, 2006

Sold

$810,000

$504/sq ft

Mar 16, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Mar 9, 2006

Listed

$799,000

$497/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,770 (+2.3%)

$1,040,000 + $275,000

$1,315,000

2024

$18,346 (+1.9%)

$1,082,432 + $243,546

$1,325,978

2023

$18,008 (+1.3%)

$1,061,208 + $238,771

$1,299,979

2022

$17,773 (+0.3%)

$1,040,400 + $234,090

$1,274,490

2021

$17,726 (+22.9%)

$1,020,000 + $229,500

$1,249,500

2020

$14,426 (+1.6%)

$1,000,000 + $225,000

$1,225,000

2019

$14,202 (+3.0%)

$687,258 + $326,006

$1,013,264

2018

$13,783 (+1.6%)

$673,783 + $319,614

$993,397

2017

$13,566 (+9.3%)

$647,620 + $307,204

$954,824

2016

$12,416 (+12.7%)

$647,620 + $307,204

$954,824

2015

$11,014 (−0.8%)

$600,000 + $250,000

$850,000

2014

$11,107 (+21.3%)

$493,096 + $233,904

$727,000

2013

$9,155 (+12.1%)

$493,096 + $233,904

$727,000

2012

$8,164 (−0.6%)

$396,783 + $188,217

$585,000

2011

$8,216 (−9.6%)

$369,313 + $175,187

$544,500

2010

$9,089 (−10.9%)

$369,313 + $175,187

$544,500

2009

$10,195 (−0.8%)

$433,409 + $205,591

$639,000

2008

$10,275

$511,069 + $242,431

$753,500

Tax history for 161 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,770 (+2.3%)

$1,040,000 + $275,000

$1,315,000

2024

$18,346 (+1.9%)

$1,082,432 + $243,546

$1,325,978

2023

$18,008 (+1.3%)

$1,061,208 + $238,771

$1,299,979

2022

$17,773 (+0.3%)

$1,040,400 + $234,090

$1,274,490

2021

$17,726 (+22.9%)

$1,020,000 + $229,500

$1,249,500

2020

$14,426 (+1.6%)

$1,000,000 + $225,000

$1,225,000

2019

$14,202 (+3.0%)

$687,258 + $326,006

$1,013,264

2018

$13,783 (+1.6%)

$673,783 + $319,614

$993,397

2017

$13,566 (+9.3%)

$647,620 + $307,204

$954,824

2016

$12,416 (+12.7%)

$647,620 + $307,204

$954,824

2015

$11,014 (−0.8%)

$600,000 + $250,000

$850,000

2014

$11,107 (+21.3%)

$493,096 + $233,904

$727,000

2013

$9,155 (+12.1%)

$493,096 + $233,904

$727,000

2012

$8,164 (−0.6%)

$396,783 + $188,217

$585,000

2011

$8,216 (−9.6%)

$369,313 + $175,187

$544,500

2010

$9,089 (−10.9%)

$369,313 + $175,187

$544,500

2009

$10,195 (−0.8%)

$433,409 + $205,591

$639,000

2008

$10,275

$511,069 + $242,431

$753,500

*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

4,545 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

1,607

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701710062

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

May 4, 2022 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Remodel an existing kitchen. The bathroom remodel has been removed from the scope of work.

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

Sep 27, 2017 • Final

Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residential

Rebuild the existing front stairs and the retaining wall supporting the stairs at a residence.

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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Den
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet
Street Level Features: 2 Baths, 3 Baths, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood
Building Area Total: 1,607
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Fencing: Fenced

Property Information
Living Area: 1607
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1939

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4545
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,607
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,545 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701710062

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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 • 1.2mi

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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Historical weather

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

$1.59M – $1.93M

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Home values near 161 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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169 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1045 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,264

Address	Redfin Estimate
155 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$2,402,806
145 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1745 Sq. Ft.	$1,675,996

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$1,183,138
180 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1289 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,414

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