291 Purdue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
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$1,048,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,737 sqft

291 Purdue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Est. Mortgage $6,854/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1939
$603/sqft
2 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Period detailsWonderful curb appealLawn and welcoming courtyard
This special property offers a rare chance to own two charming homes on one lot in coveted Kensington, one of East Bay’s most beloved hillside neighborhoods. A classic 1939 main residence and a newly renovated legal 1940s one-bedroom cottage makes an ideal in-law, start-up office, or rental. The main home offers wonderful curb appeal with lawn & welcoming courtyard. Inside, period details accompany large picture windows that fill the living space with natural light. The dining room flows effortlessly out to a lovely brick patio that shines when entertaining at night. Enjoy quiet mornings in the delightful eat-in kitchen refreshed with new oak floors, quartz countertops & stainless-steel appliances. Two upper bedrooms, one with filtered golden gate views, share an updated bath. Below, the tandem garage & laundry area offers potential bonus space. Set beyond a lovely brick hardscape, the newly renovated 1940s cottage is truly special with big picture windows, new vaulted ceilings, updated electrical & LED lighting, wide-plank flooring, new kitchen, updated bath & new roof. Other property improvements: past retrofitting, new drainage & sewer system, new sidewalk & expanded driveway for additional two cars! Stroll to Village coffee & shops, top-rated Kensington Elementary, Tilden Park Trails, and AC Transit a few steps away.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Karen Richmond DRE #01722616, (925) 852-1100
Compass
Source: CCAR, MLS#41151181

Open House

Saturday, October 17
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, October 18
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Home Details for 291 Purdue Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1737 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Basement,Cabinets,SinkRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Wall FurnaceNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Brick, Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Multi/SplitFloors: Hardwood, Laminate
View
Has a ViewView: Bay, Bridge(s), Partial

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: PartialExterior: Garden/PlayNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Direct Access,Tandem
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 5702010058

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,048,000Price Per Sqft: $603
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: New

Location

Direction & Address
City: KensingtonCommunity: Upper Kensington

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 41151181

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1737 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41151181Water ViewWater View: Bay

What Locals Say about Kensington

This October

Trick-or-Treat Score

Built from what locals say about this neighborhood.
  • 83% say there's holiday spirit
  • 81% say neighbors are friendly
  • 69% say there are sidewalks
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At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 94 % Say there's wildlife

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 81 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 81 % Say it's quiet

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 69 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 56 % Say there are community events

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Jade T.
    "I drive to work in Berkeley. About an 18 minutes car ride. Traffic is medium in the mornings and afternoons. There are multiple ways to get to Berkeley front he neighborhood, so you can take a new route each morning. "
  • Joe M.
    "Its as close to living in the country while being moments from the city as one can get in the East Bay "
  • Andy P.
    "Kid friendly town but the clock stopped in 1962. Great schools, cute town center. Close to Tilden and Wildcat"
  • Brandez
    "There's a bus stop not a block away from my house that takes me directly to Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck/Allston)"
  • Adam C.
    "Many options from driving to cross bay express bus, bart, local buses. Only difficulty is the elevation in the hills. But makes a good jog after work. "
  • Mubeen M. A. J. C.
    "nerve racking, yet do-able need more street lights for after dark. there are hardly any sidewalks and the streets are too narrow, preventing 2 cars to pass one another as driving down the streets. "
  • Andy P.
    "1962 just called and it wants Kensington back. In many great ways, but also some sleepy ways. Super cute. Super convenient little hamlet. Brutal commute to San Francisco"
  • Mahshifamily
    "We lived in there area for four years and loved it. Our neighbors are very friendly to each other. We have community gatherings often. We watch out for one another and people are very happy to help when needed. "
  • Pardis_pz
    "Clean friendly and lovely. Love our neighborhood. Lots of green. Great schools. Close to Tilden park"
  • Gickers4
    "Wonderful area. Wildlife next to Wildcat Cayon Park. Very Private Drive with few house. Own little piece of solitude in an Urban setting."

Market trends in Kensington

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
17
9
MoM
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Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.01
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
07/15/26
2
2
1,459
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
03/24/26
2
2
1,487
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
10/14/26
4
2
1,791
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,702
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
09/25/26
4
2
2,229
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,776
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
04/15/26
3
2.5
1,740
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
05/05/26
4
2
2,162
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
12/31/25
3
2
1,473
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
09/10/26
3
1
1,636

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.00
$1,406,400
2
1
1,100
Off Market
0.01
$1,100,000
2
2
1,459
Recently Sold
0.01
$1,281,400
3
2
1,710
Off Market
0.02
$1,144,000
3
2
1,320
Off Market
0.02
$894,700
2
1
920
Off Market
0.02
$1,293,900
4
2
1,780
Off Market
0.03
$1,431,400
3
3
2,154
Off Market
0.03
$1,079,600
2
1
1,187
Off Market
0.03
$1,245,800
3
2
2,000
Off Market
0.03
$1,428,800
3
2
2,083
Off Market
0.03
$2,064,400
4
3
1,948
Off Market
0.03
$2,408,600
4
3
2,825
Off Market
0.03
$1,805,100
3
2.5
1,959
Off Market
0.03
$1,305,800
3
2
1,540
Off Market
0.03
$1,134,400
2
2
1,619
Off Market
0.04
$1,566,600
3
3
1,968
Off Market
0.04
$1,193,800
3
2
1,844
Off Market
0.04
$1,054,000
2
1
1,067
Off Market
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.04
$1,588,300
3
3
2,216
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 15, 2026
Source: CCAR #41151181
Listed For Sale
$1,048,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Karen Richmond, Compass
Agent Phone: (925) 852-1100
CCAR ©2026. Bay East ©2026. bridgeMLS ©2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the CCAR MLS, or Bay East MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at 2026-10-14 11:52:21 PDT

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Frequently asked questions about 291 Purdue Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 291 Purdue Ave?
    Based on a $1,048,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 291 Purdue Ave in Berkeley, CA is approximately $6,921 (about $5,781 principal & interest, $1,065 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Berkeley?
    Residents describe Berkeley, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Berkeley, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 291 Purdue Ave?
    The closest schools to 291 Purdue Ave in Berkeley, CA are El Cerrito Senior High School (rated 7/10), Fred T. Korematsu Middle School (rated 5/10), Kensington Elementary School (rated 10/10).
  • Does 291 Purdue Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 291 Purdue Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 291 Purdue Ave?
    The lot at 291 Purdue Ave in Berkeley, CA is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).
  • Does 291 Purdue Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 291 Purdue Ave in Berkeley, CA has an attached garage.
291 Purdue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,737 sqft single-family home built in 1939. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CCAR on Oct 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 41151181.