215 Purdue Ave

1,356 Sq. Ft.
$1,014 / Sq. Ft.
1,356
Sq. Ft.
$1,014
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exceptional 1930s Transitional Modern home. Updated modern with artistic touches. Located in the heart of Kensington, close to Arlington Ave commerce, with convenient access to the Wildcat Canyon entrance to Tilden Park (biker delight.) Opportunity to live in an extraordinary property; marriage of classical design, space, light, and quality. This elegant property presents a view of Mount Tamalpais through the large living room window. Style and charm; wood floors, new (2025) dual-pane windows throughout,...Exceptional 1930s Transitional Modern home. Updated modern with artistic touches. Located in the heart of Kensington, close to Arlington Ave commerce, with convenient access to the Wildcat Canyon entrance to Tilden Park (biker delight.) Opportunity to live in an extraordinary property; marriage of classical design, space, light, and quality. This elegant property presents a view of Mount Tamalpais through the large living room window. Style and charm; wood floors, new (2025) dual-pane windows throughout, stylishly updated large kitchen with a breakfast nook, 2+ ample bedrooms, and a grand living area. There is a very chic bathroom with Italian tile, handcrafted extras, a well-designed skylight that opens and has a shade with remote control access. Designed for quality of life; allows for private spaces with multi-functionality. The laundry is conveniently located on the living level as well as a 1/4 bath, all near the kitchen. There is an additional sun room, which has been used as a guest room in the past, and it opens to the yard with new (2025) high-quality French doors. The large 2-car garage, with driveway parking, a wet bar, plus a fabulous brilliant tiled bathroom. Bonus studio in yard. Used as a Ceramic studio in the past. Open 5/4 Sun 2-4.

Property Details for 215 Purdue Avenue

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Off Street Parking
LISTING UPDATED: 05/23/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 215 Purdue Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41094507
Days on Compass14
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, Stacey Merryman, DRE #01448191; RED OAK REALTY, Jose Fernandez, DRE #01353359

Sold By City Real Estate, Daniel Yadegar, DRE #02019430

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Building Information for 215 Purdue Avenue

Stories2Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,000 SF

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Property Information for 215 Purdue Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Burning
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer, In Kitchen
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Office
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Natural Gas Connected
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Siding - Stucco, Siding - Shingle
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
  • Model: Transitional Modern
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1356
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: wellesley, kenyon purdue
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-191-004-3
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 215 Purdue Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41094507

$1,375,000
May 22, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41094507

$1,375,000
May 13, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557877819

$1,375,000

+6.3% / yr

May 7, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41094507

May 7, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41094507

Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094507

$995,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094507

$995,000
Sep 17, 2009

Sold

EBRD #40414118

$525,000
Sep 11, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275587144

$525,000
Aug 19, 2009

Pending

EBRD #40414118

Jun 10, 2009

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40414118

$649,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41094507

$1,375,000
05/22/2025

Sold

EBRD #41094507

$1,375,000
05/13/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557877819

$1,375,000

+6.3% / yr

05/07/2025

Pending

EBRD #41094507

05/07/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41094507

04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094507

$995,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094507

$995,000
09/17/2009

Sold

EBRD #40414118

$525,000
09/11/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275587144

$525,000
08/19/2009

Pending

EBRD #40414118

06/10/2009

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40414118

$649,000

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

Public Records for 215 Purdue Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$626,043Additions$51,627Total$677,670
Tax Record2025$10,426 ($869 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,356 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,356 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-191-004-3

Schools near 215 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, Stacey Merryman, DRE #01448191; RED OAK REALTY, Jose Fernandez, DRE #01353359

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