$1,149,000

265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,487 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1939
3,920sqft lot
—— car garage
$773/sqft
Listed 7 days ago

Property Description

Effortlessly charming! Behind the picket fence and past the delightful garden, you'll find a lovingly maintained and beautifully updated LEVEL-IN single-story 2+ bedroom/2 bathroom Kensington home. The owner engaged a local architect and well-known Oliver Builders to remodel the kitchen, create a 2nd full bathroom and laundry area, and transform the interior of the converted garage into a light-filled home office or family room. Details like the divided light windows in the living room, hardwood floors, and the original front door were preserved. The remodeled kitchen has high end appliances, quality cabinets, pull-out pantry, and a desk area overlooking the garden. Both baths feature classic tile and heated floors! There are too many energy-efficient improvements to list, capped with a new roof in 2025. The hard work is done, so just sit back and smell the roses! A 2-car parking pad and a 200 amp panel makes EV charging possible. From this peaceful spot, Tilden Park is your backyard, the Village has a convenient grocery and hardware, Colusa Circle has a fabulous Sunday Farmer’s Market, and the best of Berkeley (including renowned UC Berkeley), Albany, and El Cerrito are all less than 15 minutes away.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 25, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 4, 2026 at 7:06AM
Listing Office:: Red Oak Realty : 510-527-9111
Listing Agent:: Tracy Davis : 510-301-3924
MLS ID:: 41125099

General: Family RoomCounter - Solid SurfacePantryUpdated Kitchen
Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeMicrowaveFree-Standing RangeRefrigeratorDryerWasherGas Water HeaterTankless Water Heater
Laundry: DryerGas Dryer HookupLaundry ClosetWasher
Flooring: HardwoodTileCarpet
A/C: None
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature: Low Flow Toilet

General: Back YardFront YardGarden
Style: Cottage
Pool: None
Parking: Converted Garage

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: ScreensWindow CoveringsSkylight(s)
General: StuccoWood Siding1Concrete Perimeter

Originating MLS: Paragon
County: Contra Costa

Zoning: 5701910142
Fencing: FencedWood

Utilities: Individual Electric MeterIndividual Gas MeterNo Solar

Source: Paragon

This listing courtesy of Tracy Davis , Red Oak Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Kensington Elementary School

90 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA, 94708

Grades KG-6

0.58 miles away

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

7125 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 7-8

2.05 miles away

El Cerrito High School

540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 9-12

1.23 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.