291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
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291 Purdue Ave,Kensington, CA 94708
$1,048,000
- - Beds
- - Baths
- 1,737 sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Upcoming open houses
- Sat, Oct 2402:00 pm - 04:30 pm
- Sun, Oct 2502:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Listed by: karen richmond
Office: compass
MLS#:41151288
Source:MLSListings
Price summary
- Price:$1,048,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$603.34
About this home
This special property offers a rare opportunity to own two charming homes on one lot in coveted Kensington. A classic 1939 main residence and newly renovated 1940s one-bedroom cottage makes an ideal in-law, office space, or rental income. The main house offers wonderful curb appeal. Inside, large picture windows fill the living space with natural light. The dining room opens 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 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 & lighting, wide-plank flooring, new kitchen, updated bath & new roof. Other improvements: past retrofitting, new drainage & sewer system, new sidewalk & expanded driveway for additional two cars! Stroll to Village shops, within .07 miles to top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary, Tilden Park Trails, and AC transit a few steps away....
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Home facts
- Year built:1939
- Listing ID #:41151288
- Added:6 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 22, 2026 at 04:42 PM
Rooms and interior
- Flooring:Laminate
- Living area:1,737 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:No Cooling
- Heating:Central Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1939
- Building area:1,737 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.1 Acres
- Lot Features:Level, Regular
- Construction Materials:Stucco
- Exterior Features:Automatic Sprinkler(s), Patio, Sprinklers - Lawn
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,048,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$603.34
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
Parking
- Parking description:Access - Interior, Attached, Tandem
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