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!
Sold for $1,315,000 on 09/04/25
$1,315,000
161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
3beds
1,607sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,310,500 Zestimate®
$818/sqft
$5,307 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 06, 2025 at 03:19am
Listed by:
Robert Parker DRE #01923837 510-388-4154,
Compass,
Josephine George DRE #01990905,
Compass
Bought with:
Gretchen Roethle, DRE #01945375
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41107145

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet
Features
- Den
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,607
- Total interior livable area: 1,607 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge,Water
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5701710062
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Estimated market value
$1,310,500