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  • $1,431,800

    253 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

    2beds
    1baths
    1,437sqft
    Detached
    Built in 1938
    3,998 Square Feet Lot
    $1,431,800 Zestimate®
    $996/sqft
    $4,067 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,431,800

    $1.33M - $1.55M

    $4,067/mo

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    What's special

    Perched gently in the hills of Kensington this sweet, chic bungalow offers you incredible space, a fabulous flow & a level yard, rare in the hills. Greeted by its large foyer, fabulous spacious living room w/ a wood-burning fireplace. The expansive formal dining room opens to the patio and fenced-in level yard perfect for entertaining, relaxing, playing, or just soaking in the sun on a summer day. Just feet away you'll find the kitchen w/ modern updates of quartz countertops, subway tile, stainless steel appliances & just enough leeway for you to bring your own personality to make this kitchen really shine. With 2 large bedrooms on the main level, and 1 updated bathroom - the ease of level-in living has never been so good. Upstairs you will find a bonus room perfect for a third bedroom, office space, family room, work-out room or just a place to tinker with your favorite hobby or pastime. More "wow" Newer roof, updated windows, new paint, polished hardwood floors & new lighting!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Hookups only
    Features
    • Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Updated Kitchen, Bonus/Plus Room
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Partial, Crawl Space
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Structure area source: MEASURED
    • Total interior livable area: 1,437 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 3,998 sqft
    • Features: Regular
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5701910118
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Detached
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Existing
    • Year built: 1938

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Water Heater

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Kensington

    Other

    Other facts
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • WaterSource: Public
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood Flrs Throughout
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • GarageYN: true
    • AttachedGarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • RoomsTotal: 6
    • FireplacesTotal: 1
    • Basement: Partial, Crawl Space
    • ConstructionMaterials: Wood Siding
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
    • GreenEnergyEfficient: Water Heater
    • ExteriorFeatures: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • ParkingFeatures: Attached
    • CoveredSpaces: 1
    • InteriorFeatures: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Updated Kitchen, Bonus/Plus Room
    • RoomKitchenFeatures: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Updated Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Counter - Stone, Eat In Kitchen
    • PropertySubType: Detached
    • Roof: Composition Shingles
    • LotFeatures: Regular
    • BuildingAreaSource: MEASURED
    • PropertyCondition: Existing
    • RoomBathroomFeatures: Shower Over Tub, Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
    • LaundryFeatures: Hookups only
    • CoListAgentFullName: FERI NIROOMAND
    • MlsStatus: Pending
    • ListPriceLow: 899000
    • Electric: No Solar
    • Model: Chic

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/2/2021Sold$1,400,000+55.7%$974/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40948383 Report a problem
    5/10/2021Pending sale$899,000$626/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40948383 Report a problem
    5/4/2021Listed for sale$899,000+22.3%$626/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40948383 Report a problem
    11/17/2006Sold$735,000+40%$511/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/23/2001Sold$525,000+98.1%$365/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$21,177 +2.3%$1,515,404 +2%
    2024$20,696 +1.9%$1,485,691 +2%
    2023$20,313 +1.3%$1,456,560 +2%

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    Neighborhood: 94708

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