OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2019 for $1.2M

$1,272,585

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,124/mo

•

1,510

sq ft

262 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

ENCHANTING HOME & GARDENS ON ONE-LEVEL! This light and airy , 2BR/1BA home set in magical gardens is a beautiful oasis that calms the stresses of harried urban life. Amenities include: sun porch with skylights; welcoming living room with fireplace & random plank floors; formal dining room with multi-light door to tranquil back garden and brick patio; updated kitchen with Bosch gas range, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher and Marmoleum flooring; two bedrooms, one with a skylight and one with Bay window & French doors out to courtyard gardens; updated bath with vanity, dressing room, skylight & window seat; three magical garden niches: an inviting front garden, a serene, fenced courtyard garden, & patio garden with mature plantings; a garage converted to a light-filled work space with two skylights, ample shelving and laundry with on-demand hot water heater. Moments to Kengsington Village, Tilden Park & public transportation, & a short drive to Solano Avenue and Gourmet Ghetto shops.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$843Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Judith Ratcliffe •DRE #00925263 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

Listed by John Ratcliffe •DRE #00925262 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

Bought with Arlene Baxter •DRE #01209552 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40866060

Redfin Estimate

$1,272,585

$68K since sold in June 2019$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.3% 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 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

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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291 Purdue Ave #A, Kensington, CA 94708
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291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
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Sale history for 262 Purdue Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40866060

Jun 20, 2019

Sold

$1,205,000

$798/sq ft

May 31, 2019

Pending

—

May 16, 2019

Listed

$850,000

$563/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 27, 2012

Sold

$650,000

$430/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40489137

Dec 5, 2010

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40500621

Dec 28, 2010

Sold

$495,000

$328/sq ft

Dec 19, 2010

Pending

—

Dec 8, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Oct 11, 2010

Listed

$529,000

$350/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 13, 1993

Sold

$277,500

$184/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 15, 1984

Sold

$145,000

$96/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,970 (+2.3%)

$1,137,827 + $233,252

$1,371,079

2024

$18,540 (+1.9%)

$1,115,517 + $228,679

$1,344,196

2023

$18,198 (+1.3%)

$1,093,645 + $224,196

$1,317,841

2022

$17,960 (+0.3%)

$1,072,201 + $219,800

$1,292,001

2021

$17,914 (+4.5%)

$1,051,178 + $215,491

$1,266,669

2020

$17,142 (+61.1%)

$1,030,567 + $211,266

$1,241,833

2019

$10,642 (+2.9%)

$1,020,000 + $209,100

$1,229,100

2018

$10,343 (+1.6%)

$574,028 + $143,505

$717,533

2017

$10,183 (+0.4%)

$551,739 + $137,934

$689,673

2016

$10,145 (−0.3%)

$551,739 + $137,934

$689,673

2015

$10,178 (+0.9%)

$540,921 + $135,230

$676,151

2014

$10,092 (+1.2%)

$522,360 + $130,590

$652,950

2013

$9,977 (+32.1%)

$522,360 + $130,590

$652,950

2012

$7,551 (−0.3%)

$520,000 + $130,000

$650,000

2011

$7,575 (+30.3%)

$471,240 + $33,660

$504,900

2010

$5,815 (+5.0%)

$462,000 + $33,000

$495,000

2009

$5,537 (+5.4%)

$273,890 + $97,346

$371,236

2008

$5,253

$274,541 + $97,578

$372,119

Tax history for 262 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,970 (+2.3%)

$1,137,827 + $233,252

$1,371,079

2024

$18,540 (+1.9%)

$1,115,517 + $228,679

$1,344,196

2023

$18,198 (+1.3%)

$1,093,645 + $224,196

$1,317,841

2022

$17,960 (+0.3%)

$1,072,201 + $219,800

$1,292,001

2021

$17,914 (+4.5%)

$1,051,178 + $215,491

$1,266,669

2020

$17,142 (+61.1%)

$1,030,567 + $211,266

$1,241,833

2019

$10,642 (+2.9%)

$1,020,000 + $209,100

$1,229,100

2018

$10,343 (+1.6%)

$574,028 + $143,505

$717,533

2017

$10,183 (+0.4%)

$551,739 + $137,934

$689,673

2016

$10,145 (−0.3%)

$551,739 + $137,934

$689,673

2015

$10,178 (+0.9%)

$540,921 + $135,230

$676,151

2014

$10,092 (+1.2%)

$522,360 + $130,590

$652,950

2013

$9,977 (+32.1%)

$522,360 + $130,590

$652,950

2012

$7,551 (−0.3%)

$520,000 + $130,000

$650,000

2011

$7,575 (+30.3%)

$471,240 + $33,660

$504,900

2010

$5,815 (+5.0%)

$462,000 + $33,000

$495,000

2009

$5,537 (+5.4%)

$273,890 + $97,346

$371,236

2008

$5,253

$274,541 + $97,578

$372,119

*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

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

1,510

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701920018

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2023.

Oct 26, 2017 • Final

Building - residential plumbing

Replace a water heater in the same location.

Plumbing

Water heater

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Install new composition 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

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Converted Garage, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Tile, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,126

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1126
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, Regular

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: No Air Conditioning

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,510
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701920018
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 11, 2023

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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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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$1.21M – $1.46M

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Home values near 262 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$963,777
269 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$1,122,750

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$1,454,030
252 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$1,341,981

Address	Redfin Estimate
257 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1003 Sq. Ft.	$1,103,387
276 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$1,629,911

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