Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94708 | 291 Purdue Ave
MLS: CC41151181 | Status: Active | Price: $1,048,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,737 | 4,500 | 1939 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 17 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Karen Richmond |
| Sunday, October 18 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Karen Richmond |
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, top-rated Kensington Elementary, Tilden Par
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CC41151181 |
| MLS Source | Contra Costa Association of Realtors |
| Days on Site | 0 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Primary - Tile, Primary - Updated Bath(s) |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Pantry, Updated |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area |
| Fireplace | Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Laminate |
| Laundry | In Basement |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Forced Air, Wall Furnace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Pool | None, Pool - No |
| Style | Traditional |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Access - Interior, Attached Garage, Garage, Tandem Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
Karen Richmond
Compass
License #: 01722616
Phone: (925) 852-1100
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