Every detail of this beautifully updated two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home has been carefully considered bringing it to its full potential. The result? A space that feels effortlessly modern yet warmly inviting—blending style and comfort in perfect balance. The kitchen is the heart of the home—spacious, bright, and beautifully executed. Top-of-the-line appliances, sleek finishes, and a generous eat-in area make it a natural gathering spot, while an oversized passthrough window keeps the conversation flowing. The open dining and living areas offer both ease and elegance, with a bay window framing the rear yard. With bedrooms at opposite ends of the home, privacy is effortless. Both exude calm and refinement, while the skylit bath—elegantly refreshed—offers a crisp, modern aesthetic. Downstairs, a spacious bonus area invites endless possibilities, along with laundry area and powder room. Outside, the backyard is designed for California living, with a brick patio, lush lawn, and space for gardening, play, and entertaining. Ideally located just a few blocks from Hilltop Elementary, near charming “downtown” Kensington, the best of Berkeley, and miles of trails in Tilden Park, this home is a rare opportunity—completely reimagined for your new chapter.
Sold for $1,325,000 on 03/21/25
$1,325,000
218 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
2beds
1,371sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,285,600 Zestimate®
$966/sqft
$4,717 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 24, 2025 at 12:52pm
Listed by:
Aaron Brown DRE #01821230 510-334-6952,
KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Robert Parker, DRE #01923837
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41087207
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,371
- Total interior livable area: 1,371 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 5701920109
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: None
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Estimated market value
$1,285,600