$1,179,000

161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

  • 3 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 1,607 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1939
  • Property Lot Size Icon4,543sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $734/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 day ago

Property Description

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!

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
August 5, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Compass : 510-470-9096
Listing Agent:
Robert Parker : 510-388-4154
MLS ID:
41107145
  • Flooring: Wood
  • A/C: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: Living RoomFireplace

This listing courtesy of Robert Parker, Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

K

Kensington Elementary School

90 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA, 94708

Grades KG-6

0.41 miles away

F

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

7125 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 7-8

1.91 miles away

E

El Cerrito High School

540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 9-12

1.17 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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