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$1,375,000
● House - Off Market

215 Purdue Ave

Kensington, CA 94708
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 2 Half Baths
square feet
1,356 Ft²
$4,886
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Exceptional 1930s Transitional Modern home. Updated modern with artistic touches. Located in the heart of Kensington, close to Arlington Ave commerce, with convenient access to the Wildcat Canyon entrance to Tilden Park (biker delight.) Opportunity to live in an extraordinary property; marriage of classical design, space, light, and quality. This elegant property presents a view of Mount Tamalpais through the large living room window. Style and charm; wood floors, new (2025) dual-pane windows throughout, stylishly updated large kitchen with a breakfast nook, 2+ ample bedrooms,  and a grand living area. There is a very chic bathroom with Italian tile, handcrafted extras, a well-designed skylight that opens and has a shade with remote control access. Designed for quality of life; allows for private spaces with multi-functionality. The laundry is conveniently located on the living level as well as a 1/4 bath, all near the kitchen. There is an additional sun room, which has been used as a guest room in the past, and it opens to the yard with new (2025) high-quality French doors. The large 2-car garage, with driveway parking, a wet bar, plus a fabulous brilliant tiled bathroom. Bonus studio in yard. Used as a Ceramic studio in the past. Open 5/4 Sun 2-4.
Unit Size
1,356 Ft²
Days on Market
29 days
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$734
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1939

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Last updated: 2 years ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41094507)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
May 22, 2025 Sold
Sold
Apr 23, 2025 Listed by Red Oak Realty $995,000
Listed by Red Oak Realty

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1939
  • Effective Year Built: 1939
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 380
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 000

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,000
  • Total Building Area: 1,356
  • Gross Building Area: 1,356
  • Building Area: 1,356
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,356
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD
  • Land Acres: 0000000092
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 11
  • Legal Description 1: BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 4 BLK S

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: West Contra Costa Unified School District
  • School Tax School District: W CONTRA COST
  • Census Tract: 392000

Zoning

  • Zoning: R6

Geography

  • Parcel: 570-191-004
  • Block: S
  • Lot: 4
  • Latitude: 37.9088
  • Longitude: -122.273

    Address

  • Full Address: 215 Purdue Ave
  • Address - House Number: 215
  • Address - Street Name: Purdue
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Kensington
  • Carrier Code: C090
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1136
  • Zip Code: 94708

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $992,398
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 85-064

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1922
  • Valuation Date: Nov 22, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 74
  • Final Value: 1,324,977
  • High Value: 1,579,644
  • Low Value: 1,070,309

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $651,357
  • Assessed Land Value: $601,734
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $49,623

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 11, 2009
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 17, 2009
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2009-220799
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 215 Purdue Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 215 Purdue Avenue was built in 1939 and last sold on Sep 11, 2009 for $525,000.
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