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

Contra Costa County property record for 149 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Square Footage1,565 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,120 sqft (0.118 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,580,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$22,444.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN570-171-003-9
Alternative APN
  • 570-171-003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,565 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,565 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area5,120 sqft (0.118 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area371 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address149 PURDUE AVE
CityKENSINGTON
StateCA
Zip94708-1032
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK Z BERK HIGHLANDS LOT 3 BLK V
Legal SubdivisionBERKELEY HLNDS ADD
Legal BlockZ,V
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1009
Census Tract392000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 570-171-003-9

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address149 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1032
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 06, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone Second Mortgage
THE UNIVERISTY OF CALIFORNIA
Oct 27, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 27, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JWH FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 06, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 06, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 01, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2023119447
Prior Transfer DateOct 31, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000119445
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 06, 2023
Property Address149 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1032
Document Number0000119447
Map ReferenceVOL 9 PG 209
Instrument DateOct 27, 2023
Instrument2023-119447
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address149 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1032

Mortgage

Document Number0000119448
DateNov 06, 2023
Instrument2023-119448
Lender
NameTHE UNIVERISTY OF CALIFORNIA
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2053

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateOct 27, 2020
Property Address149 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1032
Document Number0000252152
Instrument DateOct 21, 2020
Instrument252152
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 06, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address149 PURDUE AVE KENSINGTON CA 947081032, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1032

October 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateOct 27, 2020
Property Address149 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1032
Document Number0000252150
Map ReferenceVOL 9 PG 209
Instrument DateOct 21, 2020
Instrument2020-252150
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address149 PURDUE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1032

Mortgage

Document Number0000252151
DateOct 27, 2020
Instrument2020-252151
Lender
NameJWH FINANCIAL INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2050

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$1,643,832 (+2%) Land $1,352,520 Building $291,312
2025$22,444.00 (+48.94%) Homeowner's exemption$1,611,600 (+52.86%) Land $1,326,000 Building $285,600
2023$15,069.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption$1,054,265 Land $820,629 Building $233,636
2022$14,855.00

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