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.
Sold for $3,825,000
$3,825,000
135 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
5beds
3,818sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.92 Acres Lot
$3,870,700 Zestimate®
$1,002/sqft
$6,251 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,870,700
$3.48M - $4.30M
$6,251/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2025 at 11:05am
Listed by:
Ann Arriola Plant DRE #00613099 510-381-2101,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Sarah Ridge, DRE #01990459
District Homes
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41099146
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant, Steam, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Den, Dining Area, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Dining Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,818
- Total interior livable area: 3,818 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Barbed Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge, Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Ridge
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
- Features: Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 5720700037
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Details
- Builder name: B. Maybeck
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $3,825,000-4.1%$1,002/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41099146 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Pending sale | $3,989,000$1,045/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41099146 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Contingent | $3,989,000$1,045/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41099146 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $3,989,000-11.3%$1,045/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41099146 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,495,000+308.6%$1,177/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41099146 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,809 +2.4% | $2,301,453 +2% |
| 2024 | $31,058 +2% | $2,256,328 +2% |
| 2023 | $30,459 +1.3% | $2,212,087 +2% |
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Neighborhood: 94708
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Kensington
- 94708
- 135 Purdue Ave