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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,737 sqft

$1,048,000

291 Purdue Ave, Kensington CA, 94708

Price per sqft$603.34
Built in1939
Property size1,737 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 15, 2026

Updated 10h ago

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.

$6,972/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,048,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
41151181CC

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Fireplace
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.1 Acres

Other Property Details

Garage
Yes
View
Yes

Also listed on CRMLS

Listed by Karen Richmond with Compass
Listing Contact: 925-852-1100 

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Data last updated 10/16/2026

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