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161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

List Price: $1,179,000On Market FlagOn market
Aug 5, 20251,626 sqft3 beds2 baths
Listed by: Robert Parker
License #: 01923837
Phone #: 510-388-4154
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MLS #: 41107145

Property Description

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!
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TurboHome Fair Market Estimate

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$22,191

TurboHome Estimated Value

$1,329,200

$817 sqft

High Valuation
$1,395,660
$858/sqft
Normal Valuation
$1,329,200
$817/sqft
Low Valuation
$1,262,740
$777/sqft

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HouseCanary$817/sqft$1,329,200

Neighborhood: UPPER KENSINGTON

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161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

List Price: $1,179,000

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215 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Sale Price: $1,375,000

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241 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Sale Price: $1,485,000

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Sale Price: $1,625,000

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Sale Price: $1,715,000

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161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

List: $1,179,000

Listed: 8/5/2025

Area:1,626 sqft
Price/sqft:$725
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Lot Size:4,545

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329 Rugby Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

329 Rugby Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Sale: $1,715,000

9/9/20240.40 mi

Area:1,628 sqft
Price/sqft:$1,053
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:21.2%
207 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

207 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Sale: $1,625,000

10/22/20240.19 mi

Area:1,473 sqft
Price/sqft:$1,103
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:20.5%
241 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

241 Trinity Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Sale: $1,485,000

4/24/20250.19 mi

Area:1,550 sqft
Price/sqft:$958
Beds:3
Baths:3
Year Built:
Weight:20.0%
411 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

411 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Sale: $1,108,888

10/22/20240.41 mi

Area:1,430 sqft
Price/sqft:$775
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:19.6%
215 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

215 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Sale: $1,375,000

5/22/20250.11 mi

Area:1,356 sqft
Price/sqft:$1,014
Beds:3
Baths:3
Year Built:
Weight:18.7%

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