256 Purdue Ave

1,541 Sq. Ft.
$788 / Sq. Ft.
1,541
Sq. Ft.
$788
per Sq. Ft.

Description

www.256Purdue.com Located in the quaint neighborhood of Kensington, 256 Purdue Ave is a charming 1940’s California style bungalow with two bedrooms, one bathroom, & a hard-to-find fully detached 392 sqft (approx) studio featuring wood floors & a beautiful open-beam vaulted ceiling - ADU Potential! A stylishly remodel by Steel Bay Designs, this home is "bring your toothbrush" ready, with many upgrades & noteworthy features. Updates include: New hardwood flooring throughout, updated open concept kitchen...www.256Purdue.com Located in the quaint neighborhood of Kensington, 256 Purdue Ave is a charming 1940’s California style bungalow with two bedrooms, one bathroom, & a hard-to-find fully detached 392 sqft (approx) studio featuring wood floors & a beautiful open-beam vaulted ceiling - ADU Potential! A stylishly remodel by Steel Bay Designs, this home is "bring your toothbrush" ready, with many upgrades & noteworthy features. Updates include: New hardwood flooring throughout, updated open concept kitchen with marble countertops & stainless steel appliances, completely refinished bathroom with deep-soaker tub, luxurious spa shower, heated towel bar, and dual sink vanity with quartz countertops. Updated mechanics: new electrical, new furnace, new Rheem tankless water heater, & new plumbing throughout. Conveniently located within walking distance to the highly rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary School, Tilden Park, Kensington shops, and AC Transit. This gorgeous home is not to be missed!

Listing Agent

  1. Alexandra Kurjakovic

    Alexandra Kurjakovic

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02098262

Property Details for 256 Purdue Avenue

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking, Side Yard Access, Tandem Parking
LISTING UPDATED: 06/19/2020 03:57 PM

Property Details for 256 Purdue Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40903522
Days on Compass22
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,000 SF
CountyContra Costa County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Alexandra Kurjakovic, DRE #02098262

Sold By BHG HIGHLAND PARTNERS, GENE DELLA MAGGIORA, DRE #01351875

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Building Information for 256 Purdue Avenue

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,486 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,922

Property Taxes

$1,564

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 256 Purdue Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Other
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Lighting, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s)
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Tankless Water Heater
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Composition Shingles, Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1541
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Acres: 0.0918
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Arlington R on Wellesley R on Kenyon R on Purdue
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 5701920034
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 256 Purdue Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40903522

$1,215,000
Jun 19, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40903522

$1,215,000
Jun 11, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #670098026

$1,215,000

+17.3% / yr

Jun 9, 2020

Pending

EBRD #40903522

Jun 9, 2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40903522

May 30, 2020

Contingent - Show

EBRD #40903522

May 29, 2020

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB40903522

May 4, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40903522

$899,000
May 4, 2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40903522

$899,000
Jun 2, 2017

Sold

EBRD #40778217

$750,000
May 31, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597979314

$750,000
May 12, 2017

Pending

EBRD #40778217

Apr 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40778217

$799,888
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40903522

$1,215,000
06/19/2020

Sold

EBRD #40903522

$1,215,000
06/11/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #670098026

$1,215,000

+17.3% / yr

06/09/2020

Pending

EBRD #40903522

06/09/2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40903522

05/30/2020

Contingent - Show

EBRD #40903522

05/29/2020

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB40903522

05/04/2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40903522

$899,000
05/04/2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40903522

$899,000
06/02/2017

Sold

EBRD #40778217

$750,000
05/31/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597979314

$750,000
05/12/2017

Pending

EBRD #40778217

04/21/2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40778217

$799,888

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

Public Records for 256 Purdue Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,093,645Additions$235,132Total$1,328,777
Tax Record2025$18,773 ($1,564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,149 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,149 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1960ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-192-003-4

Schools near 256 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 COMPASS, Alexandra Kurjakovic, DRE #02098262

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