Google street view image for 280 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Off market oct 1974 for $41K

$1,361,708

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $278/mo

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1,844

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280 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

About this home

280 Purdue Ave is a 1,844 square foot house on a 4,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 25, 1974 for $41,500. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,361,708.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$738Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,361,708

$1.3M since sold in October 1974$29K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.51M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,410,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
335 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,700,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
214 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD BY REDFIN NOV 2, 2026
$1,600,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,559 sq ft
86 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$1,350,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
267 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,910,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,805 sq ft
218 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

135.0%

+1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 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
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$1,888,000
4 beds3 baths2,149 sq ft
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Sale history for 280 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,174 (+1.6%)

$35,715 + $72,782

$108,497

2025

$3,124 (+4.9%)

$35,715 + $72,782

$108,497

2024

$2,978 (+1.7%)

$35,015 + $71,355

$106,370

2023

$2,930 (+2.9%)

$34,329 + $69,956

$104,285

2022

$2,846 (+2.2%)

$33,656 + $68,585

$102,241

2021

$2,784 (+3.9%)

$32,997 + $67,241

$100,238

2020

$2,678 (+1.0%)

$32,350 + $65,923

$98,273

2019

$2,652 (+1.0%)

$32,019 + $65,248

$97,267

2018

$2,626 (+1.2%)

$31,392 + $63,969

$95,361

2017

$2,595 (+1.2%)

$30,174 + $61,486

$91,660

2016

$2,565 (+0.3%)

$30,174 + $61,486

$91,660

2015

$2,557 (−0.1%)

$29,583 + $60,281

$89,864

2014

$2,560 (+1.9%)

$28,569 + $58,213

$86,782

2013

$2,513 (+5.2%)

$28,569 + $58,213

$86,782

2012

$2,390 (−1.2%)

$28,440 + $57,950

$86,390

2011

$2,418 (+3.0%)

$27,883 + $56,814

$84,697

2010

$2,348 (+13.9%)

$27,337 + $55,700

$83,037

2009

$2,061 (+1.7%)

$27,133 + $55,284

$82,417

2008

$2,026

$27,198 + $55,416

$82,614

Tax history for 280 Purdue Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,174 (+1.6%)

$35,715 + $72,782

$108,497

2025

$3,124 (+4.9%)

$35,715 + $72,782

$108,497

2024

$2,978 (+1.7%)

$35,015 + $71,355

$106,370

2023

$2,930 (+2.9%)

$34,329 + $69,956

$104,285

2022

$2,846 (+2.2%)

$33,656 + $68,585

$102,241

2021

$2,784 (+3.9%)

$32,997 + $67,241

$100,238

2020

$2,678 (+1.0%)

$32,350 + $65,923

$98,273

2019

$2,652 (+1.0%)

$32,019 + $65,248

$97,267

2018

$2,626 (+1.2%)

$31,392 + $63,969

$95,361

2017

$2,595 (+1.2%)

$30,174 + $61,486

$91,660

2016

$2,565 (+0.3%)

$30,174 + $61,486

$91,660

2015

$2,557 (−0.1%)

$29,583 + $60,281

$89,864

2014

$2,560 (+1.9%)

$28,569 + $58,213

$86,782

2013

$2,513 (+5.2%)

$28,569 + $58,213

$86,782

2012

$2,390 (−1.2%)

$28,440 + $57,950

$86,390

2011

$2,418 (+3.0%)

$27,883 + $56,814

$84,697

2010

$2,348 (+13.9%)

$27,337 + $55,700

$83,037

2009

$2,061 (+1.7%)

$27,133 + $55,284

$82,417

2008

$2,026

$27,198 + $55,416

$82,614

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

Permits

Mar 31, 2025 • Final

Building - residential solar photovoltaic

Install a residential roof-mounted grid-tied solar photovoltaic system and a Tesla Powerwall energy storage system.

Battery

Electrical

Solar

Oct 2, 2020 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Remove existing roof layers and install new plywood and dimensional shingles. The new roofing system will be class A fire rated.

Roofing

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Property details

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor Furnace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,844
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,576
Building Sq. Ft: 1,844
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN 17 Q

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 332

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 17
Legal Block Number: Q
Acres: 0.0918
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,844
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5702030049

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, 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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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

$1.29M – $1.57M

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Home values near 280 Purdue Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
291 Purdue Avenue Unit A, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1057 Sq. Ft.	$1,151,837
290 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$960,807
276 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,285
284 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1619 Sq. Ft.	$1,235,677
260 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$1,226,721
298 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2825 Sq. Ft.	$2,150,403
291 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1737 Sq. Ft.	$1,396,746

Address	Redfin Estimate
287 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1459 Sq. Ft.	$1,373,720
265 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$1,435,804
272 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$1,241,072
295 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$1,293,436
262 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1510 Sq. Ft.	$1,294,496
270 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1928 Sq. Ft.	$1,351,164
465 Beloit Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1742 Sq. Ft.	$1,351,799

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$971,089
269 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$1,085,236
273 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$1,329,420
297 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$1,033,490
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Sale history for 280 Purdue Ave

Tax history for 280 Purdue Ave

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