Effortlessly charming! Behind the picket fence and past the delightful garden, you’ll find a lovingly maintained and beautifully updated LEVEL-IN single-story 2+ bedroom / 2 bathroom Kensington home. The owner engaged a local architect and well-known Oliver Builders to remodel the kitchen, create a 2nd full bathroom and laundry area, and transform the interior of the converted garage into a light-filled home office or family room. Details like the divided light windows in the living room, hardwood floors, and the original front door were preserved. The remodeled kitchen has high end appliances, quality cabinets, pull-out pantry, and a desk area overlooking the garden. Both baths feature classic tile and heated floors! There are too many energy-efficient improvements to list, capped with a new roof in 2025. The hard work is done, so just sit back and smell the roses! A 2-car parking pad and a 200 amp panel makes EV charging possible. From this peaceful spot, Tilden Park is your backyard, the Village has a convenient grocery and hardware, Colusa Circle has a fabulous Sunday Farmer’s Market, and the best of Berkeley (including renowned UC Berkeley), Albany, and El Cerrito are all less than 15 minutes away.
Property Details
Price:
$1,149,000
MLS #:
41125099
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
UPPER KENSINGTON
Listed Date:
Feb 25, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,487
Lot Size:
4,000 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1939
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
GWH
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Flooring
TILE, WOOD, CARP
Heating
FA
Laundry Features
DINC, WINC
Exterior
Architectural Style
COT
Construction Materials
STC, WOD
Parking Spots
2
Roof
SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address265 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 Feb 28, 2026
7
Single Family Listed
25
Avg DOM
677
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,183,714
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the UPPER KENSINGTON subdivision, 265 Purdue Ave Kensington CA is a Single Family for sale in Kensington, CA, 94708. It is listed for $1,149,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,487 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1939. The current price per square foot is $773. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Kensington is $677. The average listing price for Single Family in Kensington is $1,183,714.
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