SOLD MAR 24, 2026

Off market mar 2026 for $1.4M

$1,454,030

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,439/mo

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1,487

sq ft

265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

Effortlessly charming! Behind the picket fence and past the delightful garden, you'll find a lovingly maintained and beautifully updated LEVEL-IN single-story 2+ bedroom/2 bathroom Kensington home. The owner engaged a local architect and well-known Oliver Builders to remodel the kitchen, create a 2nd full bathroom and laundry area, and transform the interior of the converted garage into a light-filled home office or family room. Details like the divided light windows in the living room, hardwood floors, and the original front door were preserved. The remodeled kitchen has high end appliances, quality cabinets, pull-out pantry, and a desk area overlooking the garden. Both baths feature classic tile and heated floors! There are too many energy-efficient improvements to list, capped with a new roof in 2025. The hard work is done, so just sit back and smell the roses! A 2-car parking pad and a 200 amp panel makes EV charging possible. From this peaceful spot, Tilden Park is your backyard, the Village has a convenient grocery and hardware, Colusa Circle has a fabulous Sunday Farmer’s Market, and the best of Berkeley (including renowned UC Berkeley), Albany, and El Cerrito are all less than 15 minutes away.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$978Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Tracy Davis •DRE #01366511 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Lorri Arazi •DRE #01164771 • Vanguard Properties

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41125099

Redfin Estimate

$1,454,030

$54K since sold in March 2026$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 1% higher than the average sale price ($1.44M) 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 JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,410,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft
37 Kenyon Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,910,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,805 sq ft
218 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,210,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
231 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN DEC 31, 2025
$1,600,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,473 sq ft
207 Cambridge 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

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 265 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,122 (+2.2%)

$870,000 + $230,000

$1,100,000

2024

$7,944 (+1.9%)

$339,921 + $172,974

$512,895

2023

$7,799 (+1.8%)

$333,256 + $169,583

$502,839

2022

$7,664 (+0.8%)

$326,722 + $166,258

$492,980

2021

$7,607 (+4.4%)

$320,316 + $162,999

$483,315

2020

$7,283 (+1.5%)

$314,036 + $159,803

$473,839

2019

$7,177 (+4.9%)

$310,816 + $158,165

$468,981

2018

$6,844 (+1.5%)

$304,722 + $155,064

$459,786

2017

$6,740 (+0.5%)

$292,891 + $137,509

$430,400

2016

$6,704 (−1.8%)

$292,891 + $137,509

$430,400

2015

$6,825 (+0.7%)

$287,149 + $134,813

$421,962

2014

$6,778 (+1.3%)

$277,296 + $130,187

$407,483

2013

$6,692 (+7.1%)

$277,296 + $130,187

$407,483

2012

$6,247 (−0.4%)

$276,043 + $129,599

$405,642

2011

$6,272 (+3.8%)

$270,631 + $127,058

$397,689

2010

$6,043 (+5.0%)

$265,325 + $124,567

$389,892

2009

$5,755 (+5.2%)

$263,343 + $123,637

$386,980

2008

$5,468

$263,969 + $123,931

$387,900

Tax history for 265 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,122 (+2.2%)

$870,000 + $230,000

$1,100,000

2024

$7,944 (+1.9%)

$339,921 + $172,974

$512,895

2023

$7,799 (+1.8%)

$333,256 + $169,583

$502,839

2022

$7,664 (+0.8%)

$326,722 + $166,258

$492,980

2021

$7,607 (+4.4%)

$320,316 + $162,999

$483,315

2020

$7,283 (+1.5%)

$314,036 + $159,803

$473,839

2019

$7,177 (+4.9%)

$310,816 + $158,165

$468,981

2018

$6,844 (+1.5%)

$304,722 + $155,064

$459,786

2017

$6,740 (+0.5%)

$292,891 + $137,509

$430,400

2016

$6,704 (−1.8%)

$292,891 + $137,509

$430,400

2015

$6,825 (+0.7%)

$287,149 + $134,813

$421,962

2014

$6,778 (+1.3%)

$277,296 + $130,187

$407,483

2013

$6,692 (+7.1%)

$277,296 + $130,187

$407,483

2012

$6,247 (−0.4%)

$276,043 + $129,599

$405,642

2011

$6,272 (+3.8%)

$270,631 + $127,058

$397,689

2010

$6,043 (+5.0%)

$265,325 + $124,567

$389,892

2009

$5,755 (+5.2%)

$263,343 + $123,637

$386,980

2008

$5,468

$263,969 + $123,931

$387,900

*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

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,487

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5701910142

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Apr 15, 2025 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Remove the existing shingle roof and install a new composition roof.

Roofing

Aug 6, 2018 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Remodel a kitchen and upgrade a bathroom. Construct one new bathroom and relocate the laundry room. Replace windows, a sliding glass door, and an exterior door. Upgrade the electrical main service.

Bathroom

Electrical

Remodel

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
Parking Features: Converted Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Skylight(s), Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Closet, Window

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Screens, Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Pantry,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,487
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Roof: Shingle

Mobile Home Information
Model: Pristine

Property Information
Living Area: 1487
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, Landscaped

Utilities

Green Features Information
Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Utility Information
Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,487
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5701910142

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 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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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

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Home values near 265 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
287 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1459 Sq. Ft.	$1,399,121
269 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$1,122,750

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$963,777
252 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$1,341,981

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

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