135 PURDUE AVE

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.

Current Status

Contingent-

Original Price

$4,495,000

List Price

$3,989,000

On Market Date

May 28, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Upper Kensington

Zip Code

94708

MLS ID

41099146

APN

5720700037

Year Built

1938

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

5

Bath

3

Parking

0

Off Street

SQ FT

3,818

SQ FT Source

Assessor Auto-Fill

Lot SQ FT

40,075.0

Lot Acres

0.92 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Counter - Solid Surface, Disposal, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Balcony, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Foundation

Fire Place

Brick, Dining Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant, Steam, Hot Water

Laundry

Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Main Level

5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry

Views

Bay, Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge, Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Ridge

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Custom, See Remarks

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Shower Over Tub, Skylight(s), Split Bath, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Jack & Jill, Stone

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Balcony, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side

Location

Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear

Roof

Metal, Bitumen

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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