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265 Purdue Ave

  • Kensington, CA
  • $1,400,000
$1,400,000

265 Purdue Ave

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,487 Sq.Ft. 4,000 Sq.Ft.

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 bath 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 features high-end appliances, quality cabinets, a pull-out pantry, and a desk area overlooking the garden. Both baths feature classic tile and heated tile floors! The hard work is done, so just sit back and smell the roses! A 2-car parking pad and a 200-amp panel make EV charging possible. From this peaceful spot, Tilden Park is your backyard, the Village has a convenient grocery and hardware store, 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.

Systems and Improvements*

  • Expanded and remodeled kitchen (2017-2018)
  • Created 2nd full bathroom and laundry area from existing converted garage
  • Repaved driveway apron and parking pad 
  • Marvin windows and sliding patio door
  • Skylights in the new bathroom and family room
  • Heated floors in both bathrooms
  • Tankless water heater
  • Gas fireplace insert
  • Low-flow Toto toilets
  • Copper plumbing
  • 200-amp electrical panel
  • Seismic retrofit
  • Irrigation system
  • New roof (2025) 

*Architectural drawings and detailed specs with dates are available in the disclosure packet.

 

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Location

265 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Status

Sold

1939

1939

Year Built

2

2

Total Bedrooms

2

2

Total Bathrooms

1,487

1,487

Sq.Ft.

Living Space

4,000

4,000

Sq.Ft.

Lot Size

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Interior

Total Bedrooms

2

Total Bathrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Laundry room

Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Fireplace

Living Room

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Other Interior Features

Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
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Exterior & Building

Story

1

Utilities

Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Pool

None

Roof

Shingle

Lot Features

Level, Landscaped

Parking

Converted Garage

Heat Type

Forced Air

Air Conditioning

None

Substructure

Concrete Perimeter

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Other Exterior Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
01

Lot & Area

Status

Sold

Living Area

1,487 Sq.Ft.

Total Area

1,487 Sq.Ft.

Lot Size

4,000 Sq.Ft.

MLS® ID

41125099

Type

Residential

Year Built

1939

Neighborhood

Berkeley

Architecture Styles

Cottage
01

Finance

Sales Price

$1,400,000

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Internationally known for its intellectual richness, cultural diversity, and progressive values, Berkeley is a model California city that its residents are proud to call home.
 
With an abundance of restaurants, cafes, museums, bookstores, art galleries, movie theaters, and performance venues befitting a university town, Berkeley has no shortage of activities to stimulate the senses. It’s also an incredibly picturesque city, with tree-lined streets, beautiful gardens, ample parks, and hidden walkways and staircases.
 
Berkeley’s distinct neighborhoods have a range of architectural styles, including charming Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, California cottages, wooded hillside retreats, and magnificent period revival homes. Much of  Berkeley’s real estate is notable for its singular architectural styles, some of which were designed by famed architects Bernard MaybeckJohn Hudson Thomas and Julia Morgan.
 
In addition to being in close proximity to the prestigious University of California at Berkeley, residents also enjoy convenient freeway access to San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley. Three BART stations (Ashby, Downtown Berkeley, and North Berkeley), as well as the AC Transit bus system, serve the city. If you’re looking for an escape, Tilden Regional Park offers 2,065 acres of trails, meadows and forests, just minutes from downtown. You’ll also find biking trails, a botanical garden, picnic areas, an 18-hole golf course, and a lake for swimming. For kids, there’s a carousel ride, petting zoo, steam train, pony rides, and an environmental education center.
 
Come find out for yourself why so many of our agents call Berkeley home.
 

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Welcome to Berkeley Internationally known for its intellectual richness, cultural diversity, and progressive values, Berkeley is a model California city that its residents are proud to call home. With an abundance of restaurants, cafes, museums, bookstores, art galleries, movie theaters, and performance venues befitting a university town, Berkeley has no shortage of activities to stimulate the senses. It’s also an incredibly picturesque city, with tree-lined streets, beautiful gardens, ample parks, and hidden walkways and staircases. Berkeley’s distinct neighborhoods have a range of architectural styles, including charming Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, California cottages, wooded hillside retreats, and magnificent period revival homes. Much of Berkeley’s real estate is notable for its singular architectural styles, some of which were designed by famed architects Bernard Maybeck, John Hudson Thomas and Julia Morgan. In addition to being in close proximity to the prestigious University of California at Berkeley, residents also enjoy convenient freeway access to San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley. Three BART stations (Ashby, Downtown Berkeley, and North Berkeley), as well as the AC Transit bus system, serve the city. If you’re looking for an escape, Tilden Regional Park offers 2,065 acres of trails, meadows and forests, just minutes from downtown. You’ll also find biking trails, a botanical garden, picnic areas, an 18-hole golf course, and a lake for swimming. For kids, there’s a carousel ride, petting zoo, steam train, pony rides, and an environmental education center. Come find out for yourself why so many of our agents call Berkeley home. Neighborhoods Berkeley Hills Claremont, Uplands Elmwood Gourmet Ghetto, North Campus Lorin, South Berkeley Northbrae Ocean View, Fourth Street Panoramic Hill Thousand Oaks UC Berkeley, Southside West Berkeley Westbrae
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Tracy Davis

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While I work individually now, you may already know me as part of the Davis and Goodwin team.

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