161 Purdue Ave

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Beautiful SF Bay + City views are just one of the many special features of this turnkey home in Kensington, a small, tight-knit community with picturesque homes and tree-lined streets. Located just minutes from the many amenities on Solano Ave and El Cerrito, this single-story home has been tastefully remodeled and updated in keeping with the original 1939 aesthetic. The home features 3+ bedrooms, 2 remodeled bathrooms, an open living/dining room, a kitchen family room combination, home office (potential 4th bedroom), and a 2-car garage. The beautifully remodeled kitchen (2021) has Fisher & Paykel/Bosch/LG stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and partial SF Bay views. Sun-drenched rooms + hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful Bay + SF city views from the living room, kitchen + primary bedroom. Has a spacious backyard deck and sunny patio with direct access from the house, and plenty of lush, mature landscaping that provides exceptional green screen privacy between neighbors. Fresh interior paint + newer exterior paint (2024). Extensive updates/improvements by the present owners (see Disclosures for full list). Located 1 mile to highly rated Kensington Elementary School, and 10 min to both El Cerrito BART stations + I-80. A lovely home in every way. Move right in!

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,179,000

List Price

$1,179,000

On Market Date

Aug 5, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Upper Kensington

Zip Code

94708

MLS ID

41107145

APN

5701710062

Year Built

1939

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

3

Bath

2

Parking

2

Attached, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

1,607

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

4,545.0

Lot Acres

0.1 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Stone Counters, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room

Heating

Forced Air, Fireplace(s)

Laundry

220 Volt Outlet

Main Level

2 Baths, 3 Baths, Main Entry

Views

Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Bungalow, Ranch

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Rectangular Lot

Roof

Composition

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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