Google street view image for 169 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market oct 1975 for $25K

$1,010,604

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $174/mo

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1 ba

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1,045

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169 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

169 Purdue Ave is a 1,045 square foot house on a 4,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 20, 1975 for $25,500. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,010,604.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$967Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,010,604

$985K since sold in October 1975$62K since September

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This home's estimate is 24.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,210,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,290,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,410,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft
37 Kenyon 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 MAR 24, 2026
$1,400,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
265 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

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3 beds2 baths1,737 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
$1,098,000
3 beds2 baths1,608 sq ft
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OPEN THU, 10AM TO 1PM
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3 beds2 baths1,892 sq ft
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NEW 24 HRS AGO
$1,250,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,230 sq ft
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Sale history for 169 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,476 (+1.8%)

$35,779 + $32,959

$68,738

2024

$2,432 (+1.6%)

$35,078 + $32,313

$67,391

2023

$2,393 (+3.4%)

$34,391 + $31,680

$66,071

2022

$2,314 (+2.8%)

$33,717 + $31,059

$64,776

2021

$2,251 (+3.9%)

$33,056 + $30,450

$63,506

2020

$2,166 (+0.9%)

$32,408 + $29,853

$62,261

2019

$2,148 (+0.5%)

$32,076 + $29,547

$61,623

2018

$2,137 (+1.1%)

$31,448 + $28,968

$60,416

2017

$2,114 (+0.9%)

$30,228 + $27,844

$58,072

2016

$2,094 (+1.0%)

$30,228 + $27,844

$58,072

2015

$2,074 (−0.4%)

$29,636 + $27,299

$56,935

2014

$2,082 (+1.6%)

$28,620 + $26,363

$54,983

2013

$2,049 (+5.2%)

$28,620 + $26,363

$54,983

2012

$1,947 (−1.4%)

$28,491 + $26,244

$54,735

2011

$1,976 (+2.8%)

$27,933 + $25,730

$53,663

2010

$1,922 (+17.6%)

$27,386 + $25,226

$52,612

2009

$1,635 (+0.5%)

$27,182 + $25,038

$52,220

2008

$1,626

$27,247 + $25,098

$52,345

Tax history for 169 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,476 (+1.8%)

$35,779 + $32,959

$68,738

2024

$2,432 (+1.6%)

$35,078 + $32,313

$67,391

2023

$2,393 (+3.4%)

$34,391 + $31,680

$66,071

2022

$2,314 (+2.8%)

$33,717 + $31,059

$64,776

2021

$2,251 (+3.9%)

$33,056 + $30,450

$63,506

2020

$2,166 (+0.9%)

$32,408 + $29,853

$62,261

2019

$2,148 (+0.5%)

$32,076 + $29,547

$61,623

2018

$2,137 (+1.1%)

$31,448 + $28,968

$60,416

2017

$2,114 (+0.9%)

$30,228 + $27,844

$58,072

2016

$2,094 (+1.0%)

$30,228 + $27,844

$58,072

2015

$2,074 (−0.4%)

$29,636 + $27,299

$56,935

2014

$2,082 (+1.6%)

$28,620 + $26,363

$54,983

2013

$2,049 (+5.2%)

$28,620 + $26,363

$54,983

2012

$1,947 (−1.4%)

$28,491 + $26,244

$54,735

2011

$1,976 (+2.8%)

$27,933 + $25,730

$53,663

2010

$1,922 (+17.6%)

$27,386 + $25,226

$52,612

2009

$1,635 (+0.5%)

$27,182 + $25,038

$52,220

2008

$1,626

$27,247 + $25,098

$52,345

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

Permits

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Perform a seismic upgrade on the building.

Remodel

Mar 21, 2008 • Final

Residential mechanical-electrical-plumbing combo

Replace the water heater and furnace in the same locations.

HVAC

Plumbing

Water heater

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

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HLNDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,045
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,045
Building Sq. Ft: 1,045
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BLK Z BERKELEY HIGHLANDS LOT 8 BLK V

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 390

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: Z
Acres: 0.0918
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,045
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701710088

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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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

$961,000 – $1.16M

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Home values near 169 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
185 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2105 Sq. Ft.	$1,295,268
161 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1607 Sq. Ft.	$1,679,952

Address	Redfin Estimate
155 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$2,384,776
145 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1745 Sq. Ft.	$1,677,322

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$1,183,248
180 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1289 Sq. Ft.	$1,134,388

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