UNDER CONTRACT
$506K PRICE DROP
135 Purdue Ave Kensington, CA 94708
Estimated payment $24,661/month
Total Views
1,591
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,818
Sq Ft
$1,045
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Custom Home
- 40,075 Sq Ft lot
- El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- Dining Room with Fireplace
About This Home
ONCE IN A LIFETIME", a home with the provenance of Bernard Maybeck's Wallen II house comes to market. Built for Maybeck's own son, this extraordinary residence seamlessly blends the master's signature style—concrete walls and redwood timbers—with Gary Parson's thoughtful modern addition. Every detail honors both Maybeck's vision and the magical hillside setting. Artistic copper details by Kip Mesirow complement the tastefully remodeled kitchen that opens to a private fenced orchard. Expansive commercial sliding windows dissolve the boundaries between interior spaces and the outdoors. Perched atop the Kensington hills, this private sanctuary offers both bay and hill views, yet is just minutes from local shops and restaurants.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $31,058
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 0.92 Acre Lot
- Southwest Facing Home
- Secluded Lot
- Lot Sloped Up
- Back Yard
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Canyon
- Ridge
- Hills
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Slab Foundation
- Bitumen Roof
- Metal Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Bay Window
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Recreation Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Built-In Double Oven
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Gas Water Heater
- Satellite Dish
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Built by B. Maybeck
- Upper Kensington Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5720700037
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,058 | $2,301,453 | $1,233,423 | $1,068,030 |
| 2024 | $30,459 | $2,256,328 | $1,209,239 | $1,047,089 |
| 2023 | $30,459 | $2,212,087 | $1,185,529 | $1,026,558 |
| 2022 | $30,073 | $2,168,714 | $1,162,284 | $1,006,430 |
| 2021 | $30,024 | $2,126,192 | $1,139,495 | $986,697 |
| 2019 | $28,260 | $2,063,130 | $1,105,698 | $957,432 |
| 2018 | $27,355 | $2,022,677 | $1,084,018 | $938,659 |
| 2017 | $26,903 | $1,983,017 | $1,062,763 | $920,254 |
| 2016 | $26,833 | $1,944,135 | $1,041,925 | $902,210 |
| 2015 | $26,937 | $1,914,933 | $1,026,275 | $888,658 |
| 2014 | $26,426 | $1,877,423 | $1,006,172 | $871,251 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Price Changed | $3,989,000 | -11.3% | $1,045 / Sq Ft |
| 06/05/2025 06/05/25 | For Sale | $4,495,000 | -- | $1,177 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,100,000 | Northwestern Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,150,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Closed | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $1,350,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $1,110,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $800,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Similar Home in Kensington, CA
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41099146
APN: 572-070-003-7
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