$1,179,000 - 161 Purdue Ave, Kensington
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,607SQ. Feet
- 0.10Acres
Kensington Home Sale
Beautiful SF Bay + City views are just one of the many special features of this turnkey home in Kensington, a small, tight-knit community with picturesque homes and tree-lined streets. Located just minutes from the many amenities on Solano Ave and El Cerrito, this single-story home has been tastefully remodeled and updated in keeping with the original 1939 aesthetic. The home features 3+ bedrooms, 2 remodeled bathrooms, an open living/dining room, a kitchen family room combination, home office (potential 4th bedroom), and a 2-car garage. The beautifully remodeled kitchen (2021) has Fisher & Paykel/Bosch/LG stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and partial SF Bay views. Sun-drenched rooms + hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful Bay + SF city views from the living room, kitchen + primary bedroom. Has a spacious backyard deck and sunny patio with direct access from the house, and plenty of lush, mature landscaping that provides exceptional green screen privacy between neighbors. Fresh interior paint + newer exterior paint (2024). Extensive updates/improvements by the present owners (see Disclosures for full list). Located 1 mile to highly rated Kensington Elementary School, and 10 min to both El Cerrito BART stations + I-80. A lovely home in every way. Move right in!
Sales Agent
- Sam Smith
- San Clemente Realtor ®
- Phone: 949-204-5110
- Cell: 949-204-5110
- Contact Agent Now
Amenities
- Parking Spaces2
- ParkingGarage, Garage Door Opener
- # of Garages2
- GaragesGarage, Garage Door Opener
- ViewBay, Bridge(s), City Lights, Water
- PoolNone
Additional Information
- Date ListedAugust 5th, 2025
- Days on Market16
- Short SaleN
- RE / Bank OwnedN
Essential Information
- MLS® #41107145
- Price$1,179,000
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2.00
- Full Baths2
- Square Footage1,607
- Acres0.10
- Year Built1939
- TypeResidential
- Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
- StyleRanch, Bungalow
- StatusClosed
- Listing AgentRobert Parker
- Listing OfficeCompass
Exterior
- ExteriorWood Siding
- Lot DescriptionBack Yard
- ConstructionWood Siding
Community Information
- Address161 Purdue Ave
- SubdivisionUPPER KENSINGTON
- CityKensington
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94708
Interior
- InteriorWood
- HeatingForced Air
- CoolingNone
- FireplaceYes
- FireplacesLiving Room
- StoriesOne
Price Change History for 161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, (MLS® #41107145)
| Date | Details | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | – | – | |
| Pending (from Active) | – | – |
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- City:
- Kensington
- Price Range:
- $699,000 - $3,989,000
- Current Listings:
- 15
- HOA Dues:
- $0
- Average Price per Square Foot:
- $722
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