Beautiful SF Bay + City views are just one of the many special features of this turnkey home in Kensington, a small, tight-knit community with picturesque homes and tree-lined streets. Located just minutes from the many amenities on Solano Ave and El Cerrito, this single-story home has been tastefully remodeled and updated in keeping with the original 1939 aesthetic. The home features 3+ bedrooms, 2 remodeled bathrooms, an open living/dining room, a kitchen family room combination, home office (potential 4th bedroom), and a 2-car garage. The beautifully remodeled kitchen (2021) has Fisher & Paykel/Bosch/LG stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and partial SF Bay views. Sun-drenched rooms + hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful Bay + SF city views from the living room, kitchen + primary bedroom. Has a spacious backyard deck and sunny patio with direct access from the house, and plenty of lush, mature landscaping that provides exceptional green screen privacy between neighbors. Fresh interior paint + newer exterior paint (2024). Extensive updates/improvements by the present owners (see Disclosures for full list). Located 1 mile to highly rated Kensington Elementary School, and 10 min to both El Cerrito BART stations + I-80. A lovely home in every way. Move right in!
Property Details
Price:
$1,179,000
MLS #:
41107145
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
UPPER KENSINGTON
Listed Date:
Aug 5, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,607
Lot Size:
4,545 sqft / 0.10 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1939
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior
Architectural Style
Bungalow, Ranch
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Parking Features
Garage, Garage Door Opener
Parking Spots
2.00
Financial
Map
Community
- Address161 Purdue Ave Kensington CA
- SubdivisionUPPER KENSINGTON
- CityKensington
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94708
Subdivisions in Kensington
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Kensington as of Oct 21, 2025
7
Single Family Listed
118
Avg DOM
744
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,631,000
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the UPPER KENSINGTON subdivision, 161 Purdue Ave Kensington CA is a Single Family for sale in Kensington, CA, 94708. It is listed for $1,179,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,607 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1939. The current price per square foot is $734. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Kensington is $744. The average listing price for Single Family in Kensington is $1,631,000.
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