Google street view image for 261 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market feb 1994 for $225K

$970,139

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,492/mo

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1 ba

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1,016

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261 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

261 Purdue Ave is a 1,016 square foot house on a 4,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on February 23, 1994 for $225,000. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $970,139.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$955Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$970,139

$745K since sold in February 1994$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 27.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,210,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue 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 MAY 19, 2026
$1,410,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft
37 Kenyon 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

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$2,800,000
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$1,888,000
4 beds3 baths2,149 sq ft
942 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,300,000
3 beds3 baths1,912 sq ft
695 Wellesley Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
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Sale history for 261 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,614 (+1.4%)

$346,722 + $43,319

$390,041

2025

$6,520 (+2.2%)

$346,722 + $43,319

$390,041

2024

$6,380 (+1.8%)

$339,924 + $42,470

$382,394

2023

$6,266 (+1.9%)

$333,259 + $41,638

$374,897

2022

$6,148 (+1.0%)

$326,725 + $40,822

$367,547

2021

$6,089 (+4.3%)

$320,319 + $40,022

$360,341

2020

$5,836 (+1.4%)

$314,039 + $39,238

$353,277

2019

$5,755 (+2.4%)

$310,819 + $38,836

$349,655

2018

$5,621 (+1.5%)

$304,725 + $38,075

$342,800

2017

$5,539 (+0.6%)

$292,893 + $36,598

$329,491

2016

$5,505 (−0.1%)

$292,893 + $36,598

$329,491

2015

$5,512 (+0.6%)

$287,150 + $35,881

$323,031

2014

$5,480 (+1.4%)

$277,297 + $34,651

$311,948

2013

$5,406 (+6.9%)

$277,297 + $34,651

$311,948

2012

$5,056 (−0.5%)

$276,044 + $34,495

$310,539

2011

$5,082 (+3.9%)

$270,632 + $33,819

$304,451

2010

$4,893 (+6.1%)

$265,326 + $33,156

$298,482

2009

$4,613 (+5.0%)

$263,344 + $32,909

$296,253

2008

$4,394

$263,970 + $32,988

$296,958

Tax history for 261 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,614 (+1.4%)

$346,722 + $43,319

$390,041

2025

$6,520 (+2.2%)

$346,722 + $43,319

$390,041

2024

$6,380 (+1.8%)

$339,924 + $42,470

$382,394

2023

$6,266 (+1.9%)

$333,259 + $41,638

$374,897

2022

$6,148 (+1.0%)

$326,725 + $40,822

$367,547

2021

$6,089 (+4.3%)

$320,319 + $40,022

$360,341

2020

$5,836 (+1.4%)

$314,039 + $39,238

$353,277

2019

$5,755 (+2.4%)

$310,819 + $38,836

$349,655

2018

$5,621 (+1.5%)

$304,725 + $38,075

$342,800

2017

$5,539 (+0.6%)

$292,893 + $36,598

$329,491

2016

$5,505 (−0.1%)

$292,893 + $36,598

$329,491

2015

$5,512 (+0.6%)

$287,150 + $35,881

$323,031

2014

$5,480 (+1.4%)

$277,297 + $34,651

$311,948

2013

$5,406 (+6.9%)

$277,297 + $34,651

$311,948

2012

$5,056 (−0.5%)

$276,044 + $34,495

$310,539

2011

$5,082 (+3.9%)

$270,632 + $33,819

$304,451

2010

$4,893 (+6.1%)

$265,326 + $33,156

$298,482

2009

$4,613 (+5.0%)

$263,344 + $32,909

$296,253

2008

$4,394

$263,970 + $32,988

$296,958

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

Permits

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building - residential electrical

Work on an electrical panel and a garage extension.

Electrical

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Install new fiberglass shingles on a residential building.

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,016
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,016
Building Sq. Ft: 1,016
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN 13 S

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 216

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: S
Acres: 0.0918
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,016
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701910134

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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, 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

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

$922,000 – $1.12M

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Home values near 261 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$1,458,497
252 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$1,336,270

Address	Redfin Estimate
257 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1003 Sq. Ft.	$1,099,882
276 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$1,612,190

Address	Redfin Estimate
269 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$1,127,683
249 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1125 Sq. Ft.	$1,234,483

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