Sold for $1,325,000
$1,325,000
218 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
2beds
1,371sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,295,400 Zestimate®
$966/sqft
$4,726 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,295,400
$1.17M - $1.45M
$4,726/mo
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What's special
Every detail of this beautifully updated two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home has been carefully considered bringing it to its full potential. The result? A space that feels effortlessly modern yet warmly inviting—blending style and comfort in perfect balance. The kitchen is the heart of the home—spacious, bright, and beautifully executed. Top-of-the-line appliances, sleek finishes, and a generous eat-in area make it a natural gathering spot, while an oversized passthrough window keeps the conversation flowing. The open dining and living areas offer both ease and elegance, with a bay window framing the rear yard. With bedrooms at opposite ends of the home, privacy is effortless. Both exude calm and refinement, while the skylit bath—elegantly refreshed—offers a crisp, modern aesthetic. Downstairs, a spacious bonus area invites endless possibilities, along with laundry area and powder room. Outside, the backyard is designed for California living, with a brick patio, lush lawn, and space for gardening, play, and entertaining. Ideally located just a few blocks from Hilltop Elementary, near charming “downtown” Kensington, the best of Berkeley, and miles of trails in Tilden Park, this home is a rare opportunity—completely reimagined for your new chapter.
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: March 24, 2025 at 12:52pm
Listed by:
Aaron Brown DRE #01821230 510-334-6952,
KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Robert Parker, DRE #01923837
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41087207
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,371
- Total interior livable area: 1,371 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 5701920109
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2025 | Sold | $1,325,000+41.1%$966/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Pending sale | $939,000$685/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $939,000+3656%$685/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Sold | $25,000-96.6%$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2008 | Sold | $740,000-5.7%$540/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,470 +4.9% | $985,992 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $13,800 +1.9% | $952,927 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,546 +1.4% | $934,243 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94708
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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Estimated market value$1,295,400
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