Open the front gate of 287 Purdue to find a handsome patio and stone path leading to the porch of a truly unique Kensington home! This home presents the cozy warmth and grace of a mountain lodge coupled with modern smart system features! The glowing wood walls, floors and beams are rare - especially when combined with the upgraded improvements. With 2 bedrooms and 2 updated baths, and inviting public rooms, this special home offers a retreat and gathering spot as soon as you open the door! The open design kitchen area has a professional BlueStar stove. There is easy access from the kitchen area to the brick patio for entertaining and relaxing. Garage has an automatic door and separate entry to the house. Garage also houses storage batteries from the rooftop solar system. This home is in the wonderful community of Kensington which is recognized for its excellent elementary school, charming village setting of Colusa Circle and the Arlington area, and its convenient commute location. With its tradition of neighborliness and volunteerism, Kensington offers its residents a warm and rewarding environment!
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
287 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
2beds
1,459sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$1,098,900 Zestimate®
$754/sqft
$4,769 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,098,900
$989,000 - $1.22M
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Handsome patioInviting public roomsOpen design kitchen areaProfessional bluestar stove
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Listed by:
Jaima Roberts DRE #01152028 510-813-5535,
BHG RE Reliance Partners,
Linda Lipscomb DRE #01400675 510-295-8168,
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Bought with:
Paul Besse, DRE #02203376
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41137742
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Heating
- Heat Pump, Solar, Central, Heat Pump-Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer, Cabinets, Electric, In Kitchen
Features
- Dining Area, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Bay Window(s), Greenhouse Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,459
- Total interior livable area: 1,459 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Parking Spaces, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Deck, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Front Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5702010041
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Other
- Foundation: Raised
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation - Floor, Other, Water Heater
- Energy generation: Solar, Solar Power On Grid
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $754/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,977
- Annual tax amount: $5,634
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $1,100,000-7.9%$754/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137742 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$819/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137742 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$819/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137742 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,634 +2.1% | $310,977 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,517 +1.8% | $304,880 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,420 +2.1% | $298,903 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,310 +1.1% | $293,043 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,250 +4.3% | $287,298 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,035 +1.3% | $284,353 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,969 +2.2% | $278,779 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,863 +1.4% | $273,314 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,794 +3.8% | $267,956 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $4,616 +0.4% | $251,429 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,597 | $247,653 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,597 | $242,803 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $241,707 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $236,968 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $232,323 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $230,588 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $231,137 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $226,606 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $222,163 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $217,808 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $213,538 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $209,352 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $205,516 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $201,487 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $197,537 |
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Neighborhood: 94708
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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