135 Purdue Ave

3,818 Sq. Ft.
$1,002 / Sq. Ft.
3,818
Sq. Ft.
$1,002
per Sq. Ft.

Description

"ONCE IN A LIFETIME", a home with the provenance of Bernard Maybeck's Wallen II house comes to market. Built for Maybeck's own son, this extraordinary residence seamlessly blends the master's signature style—concrete walls and redwood timbers—with Gary Parson's thoughtful modern addition. Every detail honors both Maybeck's vision and the magical hillside setting. Artistic copper details by Kip Mesirow complement the tastefully remodeled kitchen that opens to a private fenced orchard. Expansive commercial..."ONCE IN A LIFETIME", a home with the provenance of Bernard Maybeck's Wallen II house comes to market. Built for Maybeck's own son, this extraordinary residence seamlessly blends the master's signature style—concrete walls and redwood timbers—with Gary Parson's thoughtful modern addition. Every detail honors both Maybeck's vision and the magical hillside setting. Artistic copper details by Kip Mesirow complement the tastefully remodeled kitchen that opens to a private fenced orchard. Expansive commercial sliding windows dissolve the boundaries between interior spaces and the outdoors. Perched atop the Kensington hills, this private sanctuary offers both bay and hill views, yet is just minutes from local shops and restaurants."
  1. Listed by Ann Arriola Plant • DRE #00613099 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 135 Purdue Avenue

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Custom, See Remarks
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street
View
Bay, Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge, Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Ridge
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 11:04 AM

Property Details for 135 Purdue Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41099146
Days on Compass48
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Ann Arriola Plant, DRE #00613099

Sold By District Homes, Sarah Ridge, DRE #01990459

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Building Information for 135 Purdue Avenue

Stories2Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF

Payment Calculator

$21,293 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,642

Property Taxes

$2,651

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 135 Purdue Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Dining Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone (Marble, Slate etc., Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Accessible Hallway(s)
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Loft
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Skylight(s), Split Bath, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Jack & Jill, Stone
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Stone
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas, Radiant, Steam, Hot Water
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Satellite Dish, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Builder/Architect: B. Maybeck
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Concrete, Bay Window(s), Balcony
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Up Slope, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 40075
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 40075.0
  • Roof: Metal, Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3818
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Patio Enclosed, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, BarbedWire
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Acres: 0.92
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Arlington-Yale-Beloit-Purdue
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 572-070-003-7
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 135 Purdue Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41099146

$3,825,000
Oct 6, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41099146

$3,825,000
Aug 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914673077

$3,825,000
Aug 6, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41099146

Aug 6, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41099146

Jul 24, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41099146

Jul 24, 2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41099146

Jul 23, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41099146

Jul 23, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41099146

Jun 24, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41099146

$3,989,000
Jun 24, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41099146

$3,989,000
Jun 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41099146

$4,495,000
Jun 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41099146

$4,495,000
Nov 4, 1999

Sold

RESFAR #29031827

$1,100,000
Nov 4, 1999

Sold

EBRD #29031827

$1,100,000
Nov 4, 1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29031827

$1,100,000
Oct 4, 1999

Pending

EBRD #29031827

Oct 4, 1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29031827

Oct 4, 1999

Pending

RESFAR #29031827

Sep 19, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29031827

$1,000,000
Sep 19, 1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #29031827

$1,000,000
Sep 19, 1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29031827

$1,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2025

Sold

EBRD #41099146

$3,825,000
10/06/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41099146

$3,825,000
08/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914673077

$3,825,000
08/06/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41099146

08/06/2025

Pending

EBRD #41099146

07/24/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41099146

07/24/2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41099146

07/23/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41099146

07/23/2025

Pending

EBRD #41099146

06/24/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41099146

$3,989,000
06/24/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41099146

$3,989,000
06/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41099146

$4,495,000
06/05/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41099146

$4,495,000
11/04/1999

Sold

RESFAR #29031827

$1,100,000
11/04/1999

Sold

EBRD #29031827

$1,100,000
11/04/1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29031827

$1,100,000
10/04/1999

Pending

EBRD #29031827

10/04/1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29031827

10/04/1999

Pending

RESFAR #29031827

09/19/1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29031827

$1,000,000
09/19/1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #29031827

$1,000,000
09/19/1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29031827

$1,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 135 Purdue Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,233,423Additions$1,068,030Total$2,301,453
Tax Record2025$31,809 ($2,651 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt3,818 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,818 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1975ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN572-070-003-7

Schools near 135 Purdue Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Ann Arriola Plant, DRE #00613099

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