291 Purdue Ave
Kensington, CA, 94708 $ 1,048,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,737 Monthly Estimate*
$ 7,238
Listed by Karen Richmond, Compass, karen@karenrichmondhomes.com
Single Family Home for sale in Kensington, CA
for $1,048,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,737 square foot home was built in 1939 on a lot size of 0.1033.
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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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1737
Heating Forced Air Wall Furnace
Cooling None
Roof Shingle
Appliances Gas Water Heater Dryer Washer
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Patio Porch
Architectural Style Traditional
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1939
View Bay Bridge(s)
Levels Multi/Split
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Contra Costa
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name UPPER KENSINGTON
Garage Y/N true
Other Structures Barn(s)
Full Baths 2
Status Pending
Directions Cross Street: Beloit.
City Kensington
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 4500
Listing Terms Cash Conventional
Virtual Tour https://291purdue.com/mls https://291purdue.com
Standard Status Pending
Occupancy Type Vacant
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
Expected Active Date 2026-10-15
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InteriorInterior Amenities Eat-in Kitchen Utility Room
Flooring Laminate Wood
Fireplace Features Decorative Living Room
Basement (Y/N) true
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorParking Features Garage
Lot Features Back Yard Front Yard Garden Street Level
Total Parking 4
Lot Size Area 4500
Lot Size Acres 0.1033
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Measured
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByKaren RichmondListing Agent
karen@karenrichmondhomes.comEmail
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 10/15/2026 | $1,048,000 | | Listed Price |