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$1,048,000
17 Days On Site

291 Purdue Ave
Kensington, CA 94708

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,737
SqFt
$603
/SqFt
1939
Built
Subdivision:
UPPER KENSINGTON
County:
Contra Costa
Listed by Karen Richmond of Compass karen@karenrichmondhomes.com
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This special property offers a rare chance to own two charming homes on one lot in coveted Kensington, one of East Bay’s most beloved hillside neighborhoods. A classic 1939 main residence and a newly renovated legal 1940s one-bedroom cottage makes an ideal in-law, start-up office, or rental. The main home offers wonderful curb appeal with lawn & welcoming courtyard. Inside, period details accompany large picture windows that fill the living space with natural light. The dining room flows effortlessly out to a lovely brick patio that shines when entertaining at night. Enjoy quiet mornings in the delightful eat-in kitchen refreshed with new oak floors, quartz countertops & stainless-steel appliances. Two upper bedrooms, one with filtered golden gate views, share an updated bath. Below, the tandem garage & laundry area offers potential bonus space. Set beyond a lovely brick hardscape, the newly renovated 1940s cottage is truly special with big picture windows, new vaulted ceilings, updated electrical & LED lighting, wide-plank flooring, new kitchen, updated bath & new roof. Other property improvements: past retrofitting, new drainage & sewer system, new sidewalk & expanded driveway for additional two cars! Stroll to Village coffee & shops, within .07 miles to top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary, Tilden Park Trails, and AC Transit a few steps away.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,048,000
Days On Site 
17 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,737 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.1033 Acres
Year Built 
1939
MLS Number 
41151181
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
21 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.1033
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Levels 
Multi/Split
Parking 
AttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Style 
Traditional
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water HeaterDryerWasher
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
DecorativeLiving Room
Flooring 
LaminateWood
Heating 
Forced AirWall Furnace
Interior 
Eat-in Kitchen
Basement 
Bonus Room 
Kitchen 
Features - Stone Counters
Utility Room 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Stucco
Exterior 
Garden
Lot Features 
Back YardFront YardGarden
Other Structures 
Barn(s)
Patio And Porch 
PatioPorch
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
Shingle
View 
BayBridge(s)
Waterview 
BayBridge(s)
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional


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