135 Purdue Ave. Kensington, CA 94708
Listing Courtesy of:  bridgeMLS / Red Oak Realty / Ann Arriola Plant

  135 Purdue Ave. Kensington, CA 94708

Active (26 Days)
$3,989,000
5
BED
3
BATH
3,818
SQFT

Description

ONCE IN A LIFETIME, a home with the provenance of Bernard Maybeck's Wallen II house comes to market. Built for Maybeck's own son, this extraordinary residence seamlessly blends the master's signature style—concrete walls and redwood timbers—with Gary Parson's thoughtful modern addition. Every detail honors both Maybeck's vision and the magical hillside setting. Artistic copper details by Kip Mesirow complement the tastefully remodeled kitchen that opens to a private fenced orchard. Expansive commercial sliding windows dissolve the boundaries between interior spaces and the outdoors. Perched atop the Kensington hills, this private sanctuary offers both bay and hill views, yet is just minutes from local shops and restaurants.

MLS #:
41099146
Lot Size
0.92 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1938
Style
Custom, See Remarks
Views
Bay, Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge, Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Ridge
School District
West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
County
Contra Costa County
Community
Upper Kensington

Listed By

Ann Arriola Plant, Red Oak Realty
Source
bridgeMLS
Last checked Jul 1 2025 at 3:26 PM PDT
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
  • Den
  • Dining Area
  • Family Room
  • Office
  • Counter - Solid Surface
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: Dryer
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet
  • Laundry: Washer
  • Laundry: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Dishwasher
  • Double Oven
  • Oven
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Windows: Bay Window(s)
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Windows: Window Coverings
Kitchen
  • Counter - Solid Surface
  • Dishwasher
  • Double Oven
  • Disposal
  • Oven Built-In
  • Range/Oven Free Standing
  • Refrigerator
  • Skylight(s)
  • Updated Kitchen
Subdivision
  • Upper Kensington
Lot Information
  • Level
  • Premium Lot
  • Secluded
  • Sloped Up
  • Back Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers In Rear
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 2
  • Fireplace: Brick
  • Fireplace: Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Foundation: Slab
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Natural Gas
  • Radiant
  • Steam
  • Hot Water
  • None
Pool Information
  • None
Flooring
  • Hardwood
  • Tile
  • Carpet
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal
  • Roof: Bitumen
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Parking
  • Off Street
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 3,818 sqft
Location
   
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Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Jun 24, 2025
Price Changed
$3,989,000
-11%
-506,000
Jun 05, 2025
Original Price
$4,495,000
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