
215 Purdue Ave Kensington, CA 94708
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Contemporary Architecture
- No HOA
- El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
About This Home
As of May 2025Exceptional 1930s Transitional Modern home. Updated modern with artistic touches. Located in the heart of Kensington, close to Arlington Ave commerce, with convenient access to the Wildcat Canyon entrance to Tilden Park (biker delight.) Opportunity to live in an extraordinary property; marriage of classical design, space, light, and quality. This elegant property presents a view of Mount Tamalpais through the large living room window. Style and charm; wood floors, new (2025) dual-pane windows throughout, stylishly updated large kitchen with a breakfast nook, 2+ ample bedrooms, and a grand living area. There is a very chic bathroom with Italian tile, handcrafted extras, a well-designed skylight that opens and has a shade with remote control access. Designed for quality of life; allows for private spaces with multi-functionality. The laundry is conveniently located on the living level as well as a 1/4 bath, all near the kitchen. There is an additional sun room, which has been used as a guest room in the past, and it opens to the yard with new (2025) high-quality French doors. The large 2-car garage, with driveway parking, a wet bar, plus a fabulous brilliant tiled bathroom. Bonus studio in yard. Used as a Ceramic studio in the past. Open 5/4 Sun 2-4.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Red Oak Realty License #01448191 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,108
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Lot Sloped Down
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Shingle Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Kensington Subdivision, Transitional Modern Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5701910043
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $1,375,000 | Chicago Title | |
Grant Deed | $525,000 | Old Republic Title Company |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $250,000 | New Conventional |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/22/2025 05/22/25 | Sold | $1,375,000 | +38.2% | $1,014 / Sq Ft |
05/07/2025 05/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/23/2025 04/23/25 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $734 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,108 | $677,670 | $626,043 | $51,627 |
2024 | $10,108 | $664,383 | $613,768 | $50,615 |
2023 | $9,924 | $651,357 | $601,734 | $49,623 |
2022 | $9,769 | $638,586 | $589,936 | $48,650 |
2021 | $9,713 | $626,066 | $578,369 | $47,697 |
2019 | $9,162 | $607,498 | $561,215 | $46,283 |
2018 | $8,913 | $595,587 | $550,211 | $45,376 |
2017 | $8,776 | $583,910 | $539,423 | $44,487 |
2016 | $8,738 | $572,462 | $528,847 | $43,615 |
2015 | $8,763 | $563,864 | $520,904 | $42,960 |
2014 | $8,692 | $552,820 | $510,701 | $42,119 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Stacey Merryman
Red Oak Realty
(510) 919-9306
3 in this area
59 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Jose Fernandez
Red Oak Realty
(510) 882-3558
4 in this area
83 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Daniel Yadegar
City Real Estate
(510) 909-8330
2 in this area
63 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41094507

APN: 570-191-004-3
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