140 Purdue Ave, Kensington (Berkeley), CA 94708 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 140 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Square Footage1,300 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,350 sqft (0.169 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$400,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$11,175.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 570-173-008-6

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address140 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1052
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 06, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 06, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 06, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201852980
Prior Transfer DateMar 29, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000052980
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address140 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1052
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address140 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1052

Mortgage

Document Number0000204659
DateSep 15, 2020
Instrument2020-204659
Lender
NameALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Address94696
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2050

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 06, 2018
Property Address140 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1052
Document Number0000052980
Map ReferenceVOL C PG 46
Instrument DateMar 29, 2018
Instrument2018-052980
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5265 OLIVE DR, CONCORD, CA 94521-3111

Mortgage

Document Number0000052981
DateApr 06, 2018
Instrument2018-052981
Lender
NameALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$750,383 (+2%) Land $527,614 Building $222,769
2025$11,175.00 (+4.26%) Homeowner's exemption$735,670 (+4.04%) Land $517,269 Building $218,401
2023$10,718.00 (+1.59%) Homeowner's exemption$707,105 Land $497,184 Building $209,921
2022$10,550.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 58% of the US · above 34% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 680 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN570-173-008-6
Alternative APN
  • 570-173-008

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,300 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,000 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area300 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Lot Area7,350 sqft (0.169 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area284 sqft Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address140 PURDUE AVE
CityKENSINGTON
StateCA
Zip94708-1052
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK Z BERKELEY HIGHLANDS POR 19 U
Legal SubdivisionSAN PABLO RHO
Legal BlockZ
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract392000

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