$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
  • Sam Smith
  • San Clemente Realtor ®
  • Phone: 949-204-5110
  • Cell: 949-204-5110
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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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