252 Purdue Ave is a 1,514 square foot house on a 4,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 24, 1987 for $236,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,312,171.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$867Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,312,171
$1.1M since sold in September 1987$39K since September
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This home's estimate is 16.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.57M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 24, 2007 • Final
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Construct a new conditioned sunroom addition and perform a remodel of the kitchen and bathroom. Replace a sliding door with a window according to the project plans.
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,514
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,514
Building Sq. Ft: 1,514
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 10 BLK Q
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 366
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: Q
Acres: 0.0918
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,514
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701920042
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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, 14 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.25M – $1.51M
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