$1,100,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,459 Sq Ft
4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 15, 2026

$754 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Custom Home
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2026

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JAIMA ROBERTS

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01152028 Listed on: 06/09/2026

BHG RE Reliance Partners

Co-Listed By

LINDA LIPSCOMB

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01400675

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Besse

Compass License #02203376

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Deck
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,459 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Greenhouse Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Cabinets

Home Security

  • Smart Home
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Front Gate

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Grid-tied solar system exports excess electricity
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Heating System

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Upper Kensington Subdivision
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 3920

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Front Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.09
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPRUD 01
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPRUD 01
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER KENSINGTON
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1459
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Floor, Other, Water Heater
  • Green Power: Solar, Solar Power On Grid
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Bay Window(s), Greenhouse Window(s), Skylight(s)
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Bidet, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet, Window
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Bidet, Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Other
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Parking Spaces, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Deck, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer, Cabinets, Electric, In Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Solar, Central, Heat Pump-Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Water Source: Public, Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 3920/1

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $130,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2026 07/15/26 Sold $1,100,000 -7.9% $754 / Sq Ft
06/24/2026 06/24/26 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2026 06/09/26 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $819 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $5,634 $317,196 $189,670 $127,526
2025 $5,634 $310,977 $185,951 $125,026
2024 $5,420 $304,880 $182,305 $122,575
2023 $5,420 $298,903 $178,731 $120,172
2022 $5,310 $293,043 $175,227 $117,816
2021 $5,250 $287,298 $171,792 $115,506
2019 $4,969 $278,779 $166,698 $112,081
2018 $4,863 $273,314 $163,430 $109,884
2017 $4,794 $267,956 $160,226 $107,730
2016 $4,616 $251,429 $157,085 $94,344
2015 $4,619 $247,653 $154,726 $92,927
2014 $4,597 $242,803 $151,696 $91,107
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41137742

bridgeMLS

APN: 570-201-004-1

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