Seller's Agent in 2021
Negar Souza
Red Oak Realty
(510) 543-7016
15 in this area
180 Total Sales
253 Purdue Ave Kensington, CA 94708
Estimated Value: $1,384,000 - $1,413,911
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,437
Sq Ft
$976/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Stone Countertops
- El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
- Bonus Room
- No HOA
About This Home
As of June 2021Perched gently in the hills of Kensington this sweet, chic bungalow offers you incredible space, a fabulous flow & a level yard, rare in the hills. Greeted by its large foyer, fabulous spacious living room w/ a wood-burning fireplace. The expansive formal dining room opens to the patio and fenced-in level yard perfect for entertaining, relaxing, playing, or just soaking in the sun on a summer day. Just feet away you’ll find the kitchen w/ modern updates of quartz countertops, subway tile, stainless steel appliances & just enough leeway for you to bring your own personality to make this kitchen really shine. With 2 large bedrooms on the main level, and 1 updated bathroom - the ease of level-in living has never been so good. Upstairs you will find a bonus room perfect for a third bedroom, office space, family room, work-out room or just a place to tinker with your favorite hobby or pastime. More "wow" Newer roof, updated windows, new paint, polished hardwood floors & new lighting!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,696
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Cottage
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Partial Basement
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- High-Efficiency Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Upper Kensington Subdivision, Chic Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 570191011
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 4, 2021
Closed on
May 13, 2021
Sold by
Heath Timothy and Heath Laura
Bought by
Imanaka Shauna Etsuko and Flores Rodrigo
Seller's Agent
Negar Souza
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Sohn
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$501,000
55.73%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,230
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,018,427
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$402,034
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 2, 2006
Sold by
Ridgeway Matthew and Ridgeway Julie
Bought by
Heath Timothy and Heath Laura
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$485,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 2001
Sold by
Schloss Lawrence F and Schloss Joanna Chu
Bought by
Ridgeway Matthew and Ridgeway Julie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,250
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 26, 1996
Sold by
Cardall Charles C and Cardall Kristine L
Bought by
Schloss Lawrence F and Schloss Joanna Chu
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
7.84%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imanaka Shauna Etsuko | $1,400,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Heath Timothy | $735,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Ridgeway Matthew | $525,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Schloss Lawrence F | $265,000 | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Imanaka Shauna Etsuko | $1,120,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Heath Timothy | $445,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Heath Timothy | $479,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Heath Timothy | $485,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ridgeway Matthew | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ridgeway Matt L | $444,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ridgeway Matthew | $446,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Schloss Lawrence F | $207,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/02/2021 06/02/21 | Sold | $1,400,000 | +55.7% | $974 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2021 05/08/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/04/2021 05/04/21 | For Sale | $899,000 | -- | $626 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 | $20,696 | $1,515,404 | $1,082,432 | $432,972 |
| 2024 | $20,313 | $1,485,691 | $1,061,208 | $424,483 |
| 2023 | $20,313 | $1,456,560 | $1,040,400 | $416,160 |
| 2022 | $20,054 | $1,428,000 | $1,020,000 | $408,000 |
| 2021 | $13,468 | $911,719 | $742,649 | $169,070 |
| 2019 | $12,690 | $884,679 | $720,623 | $164,056 |
| 2018 | $12,320 | $867,334 | $706,494 | $160,840 |
| 2017 | $11,616 | $810,000 | $660,000 | $150,000 |
| 2016 | $10,686 | $725,000 | $600,000 | $125,000 |
| 2015 | $9,616 | $630,000 | $513,171 | $116,829 |
| 2014 | $9,699 | $630,000 | $513,171 | $116,829 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Feri Niroomand
Red Oak Realty
(510) 409-9111
6 in this area
75 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Andrew Sohn
Vanguard Properties
(510) 701-2100
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40948383
APN: 570-191-011-8
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