Google street view image for 185 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market dec 1998 for $340K

$1,303,648

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,931/mo

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2,105

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185 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

185 Purdue Ave is a 2,105 square foot multi-family home on a 4,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 16, 1998 for $340,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,303,648.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$619Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,303,648

$964K since sold in December 1998$80K since October

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This home's estimate is 17.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.57M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$1,395,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,514 sq ft
22 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,425,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,278 sq ft
355 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,720,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,466 sq ft
268 Columbia Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,800,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,229 sq ft
430 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale 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

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 185 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,326 (+1.4%)

$319,804 + $228,971

$548,775

2025

$9,194 (+2.2%)

$319,804 + $228,971

$548,775

2024

$8,999

$313,534 + $224,482

$538,016

2023

$8,994 (+1.4%)

$307,387 + $220,081

$527,468

2022

$8,871 (+0.5%)

$301,360 + $215,766

$517,126

2021

$8,827 (+3.8%)

$295,451 + $211,536

$506,987

2020

$8,500 (+1.0%)

$289,658 + $207,389

$497,047

2019

$8,417 (+1.9%)

$286,688 + $205,263

$491,951

2018

$8,258 (+1.4%)

$281,067 + $201,239

$482,306

2017

$8,144 (+0.5%)

$270,153 + $193,426

$463,579

2016

$8,103 (−0.2%)

$270,153 + $193,426

$463,579

2015

$8,116 (−0.7%)

$264,856 + $189,634

$454,490

2014

$8,174 (+1.5%)

$255,768 + $183,128

$438,896

2013

$8,050 (+6.6%)

$255,768 + $183,128

$438,896

2012

$7,549 (+0.7%)

$254,613 + $182,301

$436,914

2011

$7,497 (+3.9%)

$249,621 + $178,727

$428,348

2010

$7,213 (+7.1%)

$244,727 + $175,223

$419,950

2009

$6,737 (+3.7%)

$242,898 + $173,914

$416,812

2008

$6,494

$243,476 + $174,328

$417,804

Tax history for 185 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,326 (+1.4%)

$319,804 + $228,971

$548,775

2025

$9,194 (+2.2%)

$319,804 + $228,971

$548,775

2024

$8,999

$313,534 + $224,482

$538,016

2023

$8,994 (+1.4%)

$307,387 + $220,081

$527,468

2022

$8,871 (+0.5%)

$301,360 + $215,766

$517,126

2021

$8,827 (+3.8%)

$295,451 + $211,536

$506,987

2020

$8,500 (+1.0%)

$289,658 + $207,389

$497,047

2019

$8,417 (+1.9%)

$286,688 + $205,263

$491,951

2018

$8,258 (+1.4%)

$281,067 + $201,239

$482,306

2017

$8,144 (+0.5%)

$270,153 + $193,426

$463,579

2016

$8,103 (−0.2%)

$270,153 + $193,426

$463,579

2015

$8,116 (−0.7%)

$264,856 + $189,634

$454,490

2014

$8,174 (+1.5%)

$255,768 + $183,128

$438,896

2013

$8,050 (+6.6%)

$255,768 + $183,128

$438,896

2012

$7,549 (+0.7%)

$254,613 + $182,301

$436,914

2011

$7,497 (+3.9%)

$249,621 + $178,727

$428,348

2010

$7,213 (+7.1%)

$244,727 + $175,223

$419,950

2009

$6,737 (+3.7%)

$242,898 + $173,914

$416,812

2008

$6,494

$243,476 + $174,328

$417,804

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

Permits

Dec 7, 2023 • Final

Building - residential ess/battery storage

Install a new battery storage system and a new electrical subpanel at a home with existing solar panels.

Battery

Electrical

Aug 29, 2017 • Final

Building - residential solar photovoltaic

Install roof-mounted solar panels and a new electrical load center on a residential building.

Electrical

Solar

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: 8

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HLNDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,105
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,696
Building Sq. Ft: 2,105
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BLK Z BERKELEY HIGHLANDS 12 V

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 390
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: Z
Acres: 0.0918
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: DUPLEX

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,105
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701710120

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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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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

$1.24M – $1.50M

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Home values near 185 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$1,168,110
180 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1289 Sq. Ft.	$1,100,694

Address	Redfin Estimate
161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1607 Sq. Ft.	$1,660,237
171 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$1,336,695

Address	Redfin Estimate
169 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1045 Sq. Ft.	$977,222
201 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1379 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,265

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