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Off market may 2018 for $910K

$1,275,841

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,197/mo

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1,379

sq ft

201 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Nestled in the hills of upper Kensington, this handsome three bedroom, one bathroom, Midcentury-style home offers a sunny split-level floor plan with generous rooms, original architectural details, and lovely views of the bay. Enjoy a light-filled living room with fireplace, random plank hardwood floors, and French doors to a spacious front porch with sitting area. There is also an elegant dining area with views, kitchen with original details and an adjacent laundry room, refinished hardwood floors and a lovely rear garden retreat with a patio and mature landscaping. Conveniently located close to a bus stop, Tilden Regional Park, and Kensington Hilltop School. Also accessible is the Kensington Library and Community Center. Come see this lovely home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$925Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kevin Tannahill •DRE #01194662 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Anne Politeo •DRE #00843273 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40818930

Redfin Estimate

$1,275,841

$366K since sold in May 2018$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 7.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,650,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft
282 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,210,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,290,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, 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 September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

129.7%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

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Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 201 Purdue Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40818930

May 18, 2018

Sold

$910,000

$660/sq ft

May 14, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 25, 2018

Listed

$899,000

$652/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 5, 1990

Sold

$282,000

$204/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 28, 1988

Sold

$130,000

$94/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,932 (+1.7%)

$882,041 + $174,084

$1,056,125

2024

$14,686 (+1.9%)

$864,747 + $170,671

$1,035,418

2023

$14,417 (+1.4%)

$847,792 + $167,325

$1,015,117

2022

$14,218 (+0.3%)

$831,169 + $164,045

$995,214

2021

$14,168 (+4.5%)

$814,872 + $160,829

$975,701

2020

$13,562 (+1.6%)

$798,895 + $157,676

$956,571

2019

$13,352 (+84.3%)

$790,704 + $156,060

$946,764

2018

$7,244 (+1.5%)

$775,200 + $153,000

$928,200

2017

$7,137 (+0.5%)

$356,670 + $90,342

$447,012

2016

$7,103 (+1.1%)

$356,670 + $90,342

$447,012

2015

$7,028 (+0.6%)

$349,677 + $88,571

$438,248

2014

$6,989 (+1.4%)

$337,679 + $85,533

$423,212

2013

$6,891 (+7.2%)

$337,679 + $85,533

$423,212

2012

$6,430 (−0.4%)

$336,153 + $85,147

$421,300

2011

$6,455 (+4.0%)

$329,562 + $83,478

$413,040

2010

$6,207 (+4.7%)

$323,100 + $81,842

$404,942

2009

$5,930 (+5.5%)

$320,686 + $81,231

$401,917

2008

$5,619

$321,448 + $81,424

$402,872

Tax history for 201 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,932 (+1.7%)

$882,041 + $174,084

$1,056,125

2024

$14,686 (+1.9%)

$864,747 + $170,671

$1,035,418

2023

$14,417 (+1.4%)

$847,792 + $167,325

$1,015,117

2022

$14,218 (+0.3%)

$831,169 + $164,045

$995,214

2021

$14,168 (+4.5%)

$814,872 + $160,829

$975,701

2020

$13,562 (+1.6%)

$798,895 + $157,676

$956,571

2019

$13,352 (+84.3%)

$790,704 + $156,060

$946,764

2018

$7,244 (+1.5%)

$775,200 + $153,000

$928,200

2017

$7,137 (+0.5%)

$356,670 + $90,342

$447,012

2016

$7,103 (+1.1%)

$356,670 + $90,342

$447,012

2015

$7,028 (+0.6%)

$349,677 + $88,571

$438,248

2014

$6,989 (+1.4%)

$337,679 + $85,533

$423,212

2013

$6,891 (+7.2%)

$337,679 + $85,533

$423,212

2012

$6,430 (−0.4%)

$336,153 + $85,147

$421,300

2011

$6,455 (+4.0%)

$329,562 + $83,478

$413,040

2010

$6,207 (+4.7%)

$323,100 + $81,842

$404,942

2009

$5,930 (+5.5%)

$320,686 + $81,231

$401,917

2008

$5,619

$321,448 + $81,424

$402,872

*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

4,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1938

Sq. Ft.

1,379

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701910019

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Aug 31, 2018 • Final

Building - residential electrical

Upgrade the electrical system to 125 amps and replace the fuse panel with a circuit breaker box. Replace all existing two-prong outlets with ground fault circuit interrupter outlets throughout the home.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Vinyl

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,379

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1379
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1938

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Sloped Down

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gravity

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,379
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701910019

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 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 • 2.0mi

5/10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.21M – $1.47M

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Home values near 201 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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187 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1304 Sq. Ft.	$1,217,159

Address	Redfin Estimate
206 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1697 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,745
184 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1897 Sq. Ft.	$1,476,070

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,410,583
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