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  • $1,179,000

    161 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

    3beds
    1,607sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $734/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tree-lined streetsHome officePicturesque homesFresh interior paintSunny patioNewer exterior paintSpacious backyard deck
    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!
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 11:10am

    Listed by:

    Robert Parker DRE #01923837 510-388-4154,

    Compass,

    Josephine George DRE #01990905,

    Compass

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    • Sat, Aug 9

      2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • Sun, Aug 10

      2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    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
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    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 Square Feet
    • 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 & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Kensington

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $734/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,299,979
    • Annual tax amount: $18,346
    • Date on market: 8/5/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
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