Google street view image for 253 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market jun 2021 for $1.4M

$1,334,204

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,249/mo

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253 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

253 Purdue Ave is a 1,247 square foot house on a 4,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 02, 2021 for $1,400,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,334,204.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,070Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,334,204

$66K since sold in June 2021$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,210,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,290,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,400,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,650,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft
282 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$1,350,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
267 Cambridge 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

New listings for sale

$1,895,000
4 beds4 baths2,680 sq ft
1245 Glen Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,800,000
— beds4 baths9,282 sq ft
Arch, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,800,000
— beds— baths9,282 sq ft
1526 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,888,000
4 beds3 baths2,149 sq ft
942 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
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Sale history for 253 Purdue Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 2, 2021

Sold

$1,400,000

$1,123/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 17, 2006

Sold

$735,000

$589/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40214349

Oct 21, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Feb 23, 2001

Sold

$525,000

$421/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #21001449

Jan 31, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Apr 30, 1996

Sold

$265,000

$213/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 31, 1989

Sold

$270,000

$217/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,450 (+1.3%)

$1,104,080 + $441,631

$1,545,711

2025

$21,177 (+2.3%)

$1,104,080 + $441,631

$1,545,711

2024

$20,696 (+1.9%)

$1,082,432 + $432,972

$1,515,404

2023

$20,313 (+1.3%)

$1,061,208 + $424,483

$1,485,691

2022

$20,054 (+48.9%)

$1,040,400 + $416,160

$1,456,560

2021

$13,468 (+4.5%)

$1,020,000 + $408,000

$1,428,000

2020

$12,890 (+1.6%)

$742,649 + $169,070

$911,719

2019

$12,690 (+3.0%)

$735,035 + $167,337

$902,372

2018

$12,320 (+6.1%)

$720,623 + $164,056

$884,679

2017

$11,616 (+8.7%)

$660,000 + $150,000

$810,000

2016

$10,685 (+11.1%)

$660,000 + $150,000

$810,000

2015

$9,616 (−0.8%)

$600,000 + $125,000

$725,000

2014

$9,698 (+15.9%)

$513,171 + $116,829

$630,000

2013

$8,365 (+5.6%)

$513,171 + $116,829

$630,000

2012

$7,920 (+3.7%)

$435,380 + $99,120

$534,500

2011

$7,640 (−14.2%)

$435,380 + $99,120

$534,500

2010

$8,902 (+3.4%)

$407,277 + $92,723

$500,000

2009

$8,614 (+1.1%)

$508,690 + $115,810

$624,500

2008

$8,520

$508,689 + $115,811

$624,500

Tax history for 253 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,450 (+1.3%)

$1,104,080 + $441,631

$1,545,711

2025

$21,177 (+2.3%)

$1,104,080 + $441,631

$1,545,711

2024

$20,696 (+1.9%)

$1,082,432 + $432,972

$1,515,404

2023

$20,313 (+1.3%)

$1,061,208 + $424,483

$1,485,691

2022

$20,054 (+48.9%)

$1,040,400 + $416,160

$1,456,560

2021

$13,468 (+4.5%)

$1,020,000 + $408,000

$1,428,000

2020

$12,890 (+1.6%)

$742,649 + $169,070

$911,719

2019

$12,690 (+3.0%)

$735,035 + $167,337

$902,372

2018

$12,320 (+6.1%)

$720,623 + $164,056

$884,679

2017

$11,616 (+8.7%)

$660,000 + $150,000

$810,000

2016

$10,685 (+11.1%)

$660,000 + $150,000

$810,000

2015

$9,616 (−0.8%)

$600,000 + $125,000

$725,000

2014

$9,698 (+15.9%)

$513,171 + $116,829

$630,000

2013

$8,365 (+5.6%)

$513,171 + $116,829

$630,000

2012

$7,920 (+3.7%)

$435,380 + $99,120

$534,500

2011

$7,640 (−14.2%)

$435,380 + $99,120

$534,500

2010

$8,902 (+3.4%)

$407,277 + $92,723

$500,000

2009

$8,614 (+1.1%)

$508,690 + $115,810

$624,500

2008

$8,520

$508,689 + $115,811

$624,500

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

Permits

Oct 24, 2023 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

HVAC

Feb 8, 2012 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Remove the existing flat roof at the rear of the building and install a new single-ply roof membrane system.

Roofing

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: Floor Furnace

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,247
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,152
Building Sq. Ft: 1,437
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 11 BLK S

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 190
Garage / Carport Type: Built In

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: S
Acres: 0.0918
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Commercial

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,247
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701910118

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Kensington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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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

$1.27M – $1.54M

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Home values near 253 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$971,089
257 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1003 Sq. Ft.	$1,067,689
252 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$1,285,488
272 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$1,241,072
246 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1687 Sq. Ft.	$1,263,121
256 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1541 Sq. Ft.	$1,289,244
227 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1179 Sq. Ft.	$1,115,773

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$1,435,804
238 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1332 Sq. Ft.	$1,249,449
249 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1125 Sq. Ft.	$1,173,283
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245 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1706 Sq. Ft.	$1,489,698
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Sale history for 253 Purdue Ave

Tax history for 253 Purdue Ave

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