265 Purdue Ave

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.