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Off market apr 2019 for $1.3M

$1,683,638

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,900/mo

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1,802

sq ft

232 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

A meticulously reimagined and modernized home with an open, airy, and flexible floor plan full of light. This tri-level home includes four bedrooms and two baths, including an elegant master suite with a private deck to enjoy the filtered bay view. Two bright bedrooms share a bathroom on the split-level, and an additional third, upper-floor bedroom, ideal for a child’s room or office, is adjacent to the master suite. Cozy living room with random plank hardwood floors and a large fireplace. Dining room open to kitchen and backyard. Gorgeous, tastefully designed new kitchen with custom white maple cabinets, quartzite stone countertop, 6-burner chef’s gas range and oven, new refrigerator and dishwasher, hardwood floors and recessed lighting. Large wooded backyard retreat with mature trees. Convenient Upper Kensington location, minutes to Tilden Regional Park, Transbay & local bus lines, shops and restaurants.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$934Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Todd Hodson •DRE #00909437 • Red Oak Realty

Listed by Tania Balazs Jacard •DRE #01469906 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Susie Schevill •DRE #00981376 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40857645

Redfin Estimate

$1,683,638

$364K since sold in April 2019$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,800,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,229 sq ft
430 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$2,450,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,994 sq ft
155 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,550,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,954 sq ft
491 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

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$5,618/mo

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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

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 232 Purdue Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40857645

Apr 24, 2019

Sold

$1,320,000

$733/sq ft

Apr 3, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 20, 2019

Listed

$995,000

$552/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,576 (+2.3%)

$1,024,044 + $477,885

$1,501,929

2024

$20,108 (+1.9%)

$1,003,965 + $468,515

$1,472,480

2023

$19,735 (+1.3%)

$984,280 + $459,329

$1,443,609

2022

$19,480 (+0.2%)

$964,981 + $450,323

$1,415,304

2021

$19,434 (+4.4%)

$946,060 + $441,494

$1,387,554

2020

$18,615 (+265.4%)

$927,510 + $432,838

$1,360,348

2019

$5,095 (+2.4%)

$918,000 + $428,400

$1,346,400

2018

$4,977 (+1.4%)

$140,496 + $138,396

$278,892

2017

$4,908 (+2.5%)

$135,042 + $133,023

$268,065

2016

$4,787

$135,042 + $133,023

$268,065

2015

$4,790 (+0.5%)

$132,395 + $130,415

$262,810

2014

$4,767 (+1.4%)

$127,853 + $125,941

$253,794

2013

$4,700 (+6.6%)

$127,853 + $125,941

$253,794

2012

$4,409 (−0.6%)

$127,276 + $125,372

$252,648

2011

$4,435 (+3.7%)

$124,781 + $122,914

$247,695

2010

$4,277 (+7.1%)

$122,335 + $120,504

$242,839

2009

$3,995 (+4.5%)

$121,421 + $119,604

$241,025

2008

$3,824

$121,710 + $119,889

$241,599

Tax history for 232 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,576 (+2.3%)

$1,024,044 + $477,885

$1,501,929

2024

$20,108 (+1.9%)

$1,003,965 + $468,515

$1,472,480

2023

$19,735 (+1.3%)

$984,280 + $459,329

$1,443,609

2022

$19,480 (+0.2%)

$964,981 + $450,323

$1,415,304

2021

$19,434 (+4.4%)

$946,060 + $441,494

$1,387,554

2020

$18,615 (+265.4%)

$927,510 + $432,838

$1,360,348

2019

$5,095 (+2.4%)

$918,000 + $428,400

$1,346,400

2018

$4,977 (+1.4%)

$140,496 + $138,396

$278,892

2017

$4,908 (+2.5%)

$135,042 + $133,023

$268,065

2016

$4,787

$135,042 + $133,023

$268,065

2015

$4,790 (+0.5%)

$132,395 + $130,415

$262,810

2014

$4,767 (+1.4%)

$127,853 + $125,941

$253,794

2013

$4,700 (+6.6%)

$127,853 + $125,941

$253,794

2012

$4,409 (−0.6%)

$127,276 + $125,372

$252,648

2011

$4,435 (+3.7%)

$124,781 + $122,914

$247,695

2010

$4,277 (+7.1%)

$122,335 + $120,504

$242,839

2009

$3,995 (+4.5%)

$121,421 + $119,604

$241,025

2008

$3,824

$121,710 + $119,889

$241,599

*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

1965

Sq. Ft.

1,802

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701920083

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Jul 20, 2022 • Final

Building - residential foundation repair

Perform a foundation seismic retrofit in accordance with the California Existing Building Code and engineered plans.

Grading

Remodel

Mar 3, 2022 • Final

Building - residential solar photovoltaic

Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system with a new load center.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Garage
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,802

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1802
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1939

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,802
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701920083

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 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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$1.60M – $1.94M

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Home values near 232 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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238 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1332 Sq. Ft.	$1,289,859

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,421,602
226 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1771 Sq. Ft.	$1,565,861

Address	Redfin Estimate
211 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$1,692,989
252 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$1,341,981

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