This stunning and sophisticated Kensington turnkey home is a must-see! Discover a thoughtfully reimagined interior displaying the finest designer finishes at every turn, from the high ceilings and chic lighting fixtures to the beautiful engineered hardwood flooring. Updated dual-pane windows frame partial bay views across the living areas and the gorgeous entertainer's kitchen, with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, a waterfall island, and sleek natural stone countertops throughout. Four comfortable retreats await, with the primary suite featuring glass sliders to the deck and luxurious ensuite with dual stone-topped vanities. An oasis-inspired terraced backyard awaits, impeccably landscaped from front to back for your intimate gatherings. Plus, there's a brand new furnace, A/C, all new plumbing and electrical, a 200 AMP panel, tankless water heater, and an attached 2-car garage. With Kensington shops, schools, and dining nearby, and a bus stop right out front taking you to BART, come see all it has to offer! https://www. 211purdueave.com/mls/133655346
Single-familyProperty Type
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Pellego, Inc.
•949-625-4533 (broker)
Bought with William Cook•DRE #DRE #02193133• KW Advisors East Bay
Wonderful Kensington location! Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with flexible floor plan. This special property has a family room addition which creates a second entry. It has partial Bay views and is minutes from the Kensington shops and restaurants. There is an attached 2-car garage and a private rear garden. AC Transit #67 bus stop to downtown Berkeley BART is right in front for easy commute to San Francisco, UC Berkeley and downtown.
Public Records
Dec 12, 1975
Sold
$33,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,334 (+1.3%)
$1,144,440 + $476,503
$1,620,943
2025
$22,049 (+41.9%)
$1,144,440 + $476,503
$1,620,943
2024
$15,543 (+454.1%)
$1,122,000 + $467,160
$1,589,160
2023
$2,805 (+3.0%)
$856,800 + $224,900
$1,081,700
2022
$2,722 (+2.3%)
$33,656 + $61,048
$94,704
2021
$2,660 (+4.0%)
$32,997 + $59,851
$92,848
2020
$2,558 (+1.0%)
$32,350 + $58,678
$91,028
2019
$2,534 (+0.9%)
$32,019 + $58,077
$90,096
2018
$2,511 (+1.2%)
$31,392 + $56,939
$88,331
2017
$2,481 (+1.2%)
$30,174 + $54,729
$84,903
2016
$2,451 (+0.3%)
$30,174 + $54,729
$84,903
2015
$2,443 (−0.2%)
$29,583 + $53,656
$83,239
2014
$2,447 (+1.9%)
$28,569 + $51,816
$80,385
2013
$2,401 (+5.1%)
$28,569 + $51,816
$80,385
2012
$2,284 (−1.2%)
$28,440 + $51,582
$80,022
2011
$2,312 (+3.0%)
$27,883 + $50,571
$78,454
2010
$2,245 (+14.6%)
$27,337 + $49,580
$76,917
2009
$1,958 (+1.5%)
$27,133 + $49,210
$76,343
2008
$1,929
$27,198 + $49,327
$76,525
Tax history for 211 Purdue Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,334 (+1.3%)
$1,144,440 + $476,503
$1,620,943
2025
$22,049 (+41.9%)
$1,144,440 + $476,503
$1,620,943
2024
$15,543 (+454.1%)
$1,122,000 + $467,160
$1,589,160
2023
$2,805 (+3.0%)
$856,800 + $224,900
$1,081,700
2022
$2,722 (+2.3%)
$33,656 + $61,048
$94,704
2021
$2,660 (+4.0%)
$32,997 + $59,851
$92,848
2020
$2,558 (+1.0%)
$32,350 + $58,678
$91,028
2019
$2,534 (+0.9%)
$32,019 + $58,077
$90,096
2018
$2,511 (+1.2%)
$31,392 + $56,939
$88,331
2017
$2,481 (+1.2%)
$30,174 + $54,729
$84,903
2016
$2,451 (+0.3%)
$30,174 + $54,729
$84,903
2015
$2,443 (−0.2%)
$29,583 + $53,656
$83,239
2014
$2,447 (+1.9%)
$28,569 + $51,816
$80,385
2013
$2,401 (+5.1%)
$28,569 + $51,816
$80,385
2012
$2,284 (−1.2%)
$28,440 + $51,582
$80,022
2011
$2,312 (+3.0%)
$27,883 + $50,571
$78,454
2010
$2,245 (+14.6%)
$27,337 + $49,580
$76,917
2009
$1,958 (+1.5%)
$27,133 + $49,210
$76,343
2008
$1,929
$27,198 + $49,327
$76,525
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,448
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5701910035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
Mar 19, 2024 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Perform interior alterations to relocate the kitchen and convert the dining room into a bedroom. Remodel bathrooms, reconfigure closets, and create a new hallway to convert the family room into a bedroom. Rewire and repipe the single-family home, replace the furnace and water heater, add an air conditioning condenser, and replace all windows.
Bathroom
Electrical
HVAC
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Oct 16, 2023 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Upgrade the electrical main panel from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Side By Side, On Site (Single Family Only)
# of Covered Spaces: 2
# of Parking Total: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Flooring: Wood, Other
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dual Fuel, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Exterior
Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Building Information
Living Area: 1448
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Architect
Building Area Total: 1448
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Architect
Architectural Style: Mid-Century, Other
Year Built: 0
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Property Information
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Information
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 4000
Lot Size Acres: 0.0918
Lot Size Area: 4000
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,448
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701910035
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 • 2.0mi
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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Sun exposure
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.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.61M – $1.94M
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