$1,179,000
PENDING

161 Purdue Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated payment $7,941/month

Total Views 1,206
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,607 Sq Ft
$734 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow

About This Home

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!

Listing Agent

ROBERT PARKER

Compass License #01923837 Listed on: 08/05/2025

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Josephine George

Compass License #01990905

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,346

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 4,545 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5701710062

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,346

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBCOMPP
  • Subdivision Name: Upper Kensington
  • Directions: Arlington/Rt. Westminster/Rt. Kenyon/Left Purdue
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4545
  • Parcel Number: 5701710062

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $18,346 $1,325,978 $1,082,432 $243,546
2024 $18,008 $1,299,979 $1,061,208 $238,771
2023 $18,008 $1,274,490 $1,040,400 $234,090
2022 $17,773 $1,249,500 $1,020,000 $229,500
2021 $17,726 $1,225,000 $1,000,000 $225,000
2019 $14,202 $993,397 $673,783 $319,614
2018 $13,783 $973,920 $660,572 $313,348
2017 $13,566 $954,824 $647,620 $307,204
2016 $12,417 $850,000 $600,000 $250,000
2015 $11,014 $727,000 $493,096 $233,904
2014 $11,107 $727,000 $493,096 $233,904
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $1,179,000 -3.8% $734 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,225,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,225,000 -- --
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Sold $1,225,000 +12.4% $753 / Sq Ft
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2020 07/22/20 For Sale $1,090,000 -- $670 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,225,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $810,000 Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $980,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $96,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $645,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $276,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $210,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41107145

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-171-006-2