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256 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

  • $1,266,000

    Last sold 06/19/2020 for $1.21M

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,541

    Sqft ($788/Sqft)

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About 256 Purdue Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1940
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,000 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
www.256Purdue.com Located in the quaint neighborhood of Kensington, 256 Purdue Ave is a charming 1940’s California style bungalow with two bedrooms, one bathroom, & a hard-to-find fully detached 392 sqft (approx) studio featuring wood floors & a beautiful open-beam vaulted ceiling - ADU Potential! A stylishly remodel by Steel Bay Designs, this home is "bring your toothbrush" ready, with many upgrades & noteworthy features. Updates include: New hardwood flooring throughout, updated open concept kitchen with marble countertops & stainless steel appliances, completely refinished bathroom with deep-soaker tub, luxurious spa shower, heated towel bar, and dual sink vanity with quartz countertops. Updated mechanics: new electrical, new furnace, new Rheem tankless water heater, & new plumbing throughout. Conveniently located within walking distance to the highly rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary School, Tilden Park, Kensington shops, and AC Transit. This gorgeous home is not to be missed!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Alexandra Kurjakovic
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40903522 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 12 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Levels/Style One Story, 1, Bungalow
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1541
Lot Size (SqFt) 4000
Lot Size (Acres) 0.0918
Year Built 1940
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 1
# Full Baths 1
# Bedrooms 2
Total # of Rooms 6
Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Kitchen Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Fireplace Brick, Gas, Living Room
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Composition Shingles, Stucco
Parking Off Street, Side Yard Access, Tandem
Lot Description Level
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
County Contra Costa
Subdivision Upper Kensington
Directions Arlington R On Wellesley R On Kenyon R On Purdue
APN 5701920034
$1.26M
Range: $1.08M-$1.44M
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2020
    mls logo MLS # 40903522
  • Jun 19, 2020 Sold
    $1,215,000 (+35.2%)
  • Jun 9, 2020 Pending
    —
  • May 30, 2020 Active - Contingent
    —
  • May 18, 2020 Listed
    $899,000
  • May 4, 2020 Listed
    $899,000 (+19.9%)
  • Jun 2017
    mls logo MLS # 40778217
  • Jun 16, 2017 Sold
    $750,000 (-3.8%)
  • May 15, 2017 Pending
    —
  • May 11, 2017 Price Change
    $780,000 (-2.5%)
  • Apr 21, 2017 Listed
    $799,888
  • 256 Purdue Ave
    $1.21M
  • Upper Kensington
    —
  • 94708
    $1.49M +15% y/y
  • Kensington
    $1.32M +8% y/y
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Kensington Elementary School
public Grades K-6
West Contra Costa Unified School District
4/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
public Grades 7-8
West Contra Costa Unified School District
6/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
public Grades 9-12
West Contra Costa Unified School District
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