NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 Purdue Ave Kensington, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,351,000 - $1,729,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,771 Sq Ft
$837/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 06, 2023

Last sale price $1,424,000 $804 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,762/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2023

Live the good life in this elegant Kensington home. 226 Purdue boasts an ideal layout - the living room flows beautifully onto a large stone patio, the bedrooms are private spaces and thoughtfully sited apart from the updated kitchen and dining room, and the en-suite bedroom steps directly out onto the garden. With four generously sized bedrooms, there are multiple options for locating a home office and hosting a guest. With brand-new stainless steel appliances, the kitchen bridges tradition with modernity, and was a favorite gathering place for the sellers. This garden is a special place - private and curated, the balance of hardscaping and mature plantings that lend to a serene environment. The home was lovingly cared for over the years, with seismic retrofitting, electrical upgrades, and new roof and windows, among other updates. Ideally located minutes from upper Kensington shops, ideal trails such as Ye Old School Trail, Kensington Park, and a short distance to Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue. Open 3/02, 9:30am-12pm, and 3/05 & 3/12, 2-4pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alissa Custer

District Homes License #01703944 Listed on: 02/28/2023

Co-Listed By

JESSICA WAGGONER

MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY License #02084131

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,232

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5701920091

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,232

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOBDH
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Directions: Wellesley Ave to Kenyon to Purdue
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Lighting, Energy Star Windows Doors
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace Insert
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Solar Unknown
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 5701920091
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2023
Closed on
Mar 29, 2023
Sold by
Mcdowell Colin and Mcdowell Margaret Grafton
Bought by
Maser-Mchugh 2022 Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Alissa Custer
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,424,000
Premium/Discount to List
$275,000
23.93%
Views
113
Current Estimated Value
$1,482,230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,230
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.71%
Original Mortgage
$1,140,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,110,124
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$372,106

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Mcdowell Colin and Mcdowell Margaret Grafton
Bought by
Mcdowell Colin and Mcdowell Margaret Grafton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2006
Sold by
Heyde Vera
Bought by
Mcdowell Colin and Mcdowell Meg

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Maser-Mchugh 2022 Family Trust $1,425,000 Old Republic Title
Mcdowell Colin -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Mcdowell Colin $785,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Maser-Mchugh 2022 Family Trust $1,140,000
Previous Owner Mcdowell Colin $200,000
Previous Owner Mcdowell Colin $379,000
Previous Owner Mcdowell Colin $393,000
Previous Owner Mcdowell Colin M $411,000
Previous Owner Mcdowell Colin $55,000
Previous Owner Mcdowell Colin $408,000
Previous Owner Mcdowell Colin $415,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,424,000 -- --
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Sold $1,424,000 +23.9% $804 / Sq Ft
03/14/2023 03/14/23 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2023 02/28/23 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $649 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $20,232 $1,482,570 $1,248,480 $234,090
2024 $14,931 $1,453,500 $1,224,000 $229,500
2023 $14,931 $1,033,199 $722,429 $310,770
2022 $14,727 $1,012,941 $708,264 $304,677
2021 $14,678 $993,080 $694,377 $298,703
2019 $13,800 $961,000 $671,945 $289,055
2018 $13,254 $931,000 $660,000 $271,000
2017 $12,570 $875,000 $625,000 $250,000
2016 $11,785 $800,000 $550,000 $250,000
2015 $11,564 $775,000 $541,891 $233,109
2014 $11,662 $775,000 $541,891 $233,109
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alissa Custer

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Alissa Custer

    District Homes

    (510) 460-5105

    24 in this area

    220 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    JESSICA WAGGONER

    MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY

  • Jodi Nishimura

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jodi Nishimura

    Kai Real Estate

    (510) 459-0471

    7 in this area

    211 Total Sales

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Reyes Alcaraz

    Su Casa Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41020320

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-192-009-1

California Contra Costa County Kensington 94708

226 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA

This home is located at 226 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 since 28 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,482,230, approximately $836 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 226 Purdue Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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