265 Purdue Ave

1,487 Sq. Ft.
$941 / Sq. Ft.
1,487
Sq. Ft.
$941
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Effortlessly charming! Behind the picket fence and past the delightful garden, you'll find a lovingly maintained and beautifully updated LEVEL-IN single-story 2+ bedroom/2 bathroom Kensington home. The owner engaged a local architect and well-known Oliver Builders to remodel the kitchen, create a 2nd full bathroom and laundry area, and transform the interior of the converted garage into a light-filled home office or family room. Details like the divided light windows in the living room, hardwood...Effortlessly charming! Behind the picket fence and past the delightful garden, you'll find a lovingly maintained and beautifully updated LEVEL-IN single-story 2+ bedroom/2 bathroom Kensington home. The owner engaged a local architect and well-known Oliver Builders to remodel the kitchen, create a 2nd full bathroom and laundry area, and transform the interior of the converted garage into a light-filled home office or family room. Details like the divided light windows in the living room, hardwood floors, and the original front door were preserved. The remodeled kitchen has high end appliances, quality cabinets, pull-out pantry, and a desk area overlooking the garden. Both baths feature classic tile and heated floors! There are too many energy-efficient improvements to list, capped with a new roof in 2025. The hard work is done, so just sit back and smell the roses! A 2-car parking pad and a 200 amp panel makes EV charging possible. From this peaceful spot, Tilden Park is your backyard, the Village has a convenient grocery and hardware, Colusa Circle has a fabulous Sunday Farmer’s Market, and the best of Berkeley (including renowned UC Berkeley), Albany, and El Cerrito are all less than 15 minutes away.
  1. Listed by Tracy Davis • DRE #01366511 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 265 Purdue Avenue

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Converted Garage
Total # Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2026 03:00 AM

Property Details for 265 Purdue Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41125099
Days on Compass13
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1939
Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,000 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Tracy Davis, DRE #01366511

Sold By Vanguard Properties, Lorri Arazi, DRE #01164771

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Building Information for 265 Purdue Avenue

Stories1Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,000 SF

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Property Information for 265 Purdue Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Skylight(s), Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Closet, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Energy Saving Feature: Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s)
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s), Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding, Window Screens
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
  • Model: Pristine
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1487
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Front Porch, Garden, Landscaped, Wood Fencing
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: GPS
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-191-014-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 265 Purdue Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 24, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41125099

$1,400,000
Mar 24, 2026

Sold

EBRD #41125099

$1,400,000
Mar 16, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1932107623

$1,400,000
Mar 10, 2026

Pending

EBRD #41125099

Mar 10, 2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41125099

Feb 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41125099

$1,149,000
Feb 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41125099

$1,149,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/24/2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41125099

$1,400,000
03/24/2026

Sold

EBRD #41125099

$1,400,000
03/16/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1932107623

$1,400,000
03/10/2026

Pending

EBRD #41125099

03/10/2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41125099

02/25/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41125099

$1,149,000
02/25/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41125099

$1,149,000

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

Public Records for 265 Purdue Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$339,921Additions$172,974Total$512,895
Tax Record2025$8,122 ($677 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,487 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,487 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1955ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-191-014-2Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 265 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

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Tracy Davis, DRE #01366511

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