---
listing_id: EB41149836
status: Active
price: 998000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1802
sqft_lot: 4930
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1950
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "42 Cowper Ave"
city: Kensington
state: CA
zip: 94707
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9163719
lng: -122.2810343
days_on_market: 7
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Jessica Waggoner"
list_office: "District Homes"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 604-4009"
list_agent_license: 02084131
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-10-07
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94707 | 42 Cowper Ave

42 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

MLS: EB41149836 | Status: Active | Price: $998,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,802 4,930 1950

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Sunday, October 11 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jessica Waggoner

Remarks

Presenting an elegant and updated Kensington mid-century - a fall 2026 favorite! Floor-to-ceiling glass frames views of the Bay in a living room centered on a beautiful plaster + tile fireplace, under a wood-beam vaulted ceiling. A charming dining room leads directly to the level-in backyard patio, and a fresh kitchen with new stainless steel appliances lends itself to an ideal interior flow. The private wing includes two spacious bedrooms with views of the bay, and a primary bedroom with attached en-suite bathroom that enjoys garden views and ample closet space. Downstairs, a peaceful studio with built-in bar and half bathroom is the perfect place for a houseguest, office, or a home theatre! The gardens are lush and welcoming - gentle terracing for multiple decks and patios invite the outdoors in. The perfect balance of nature and easy living for entertaining friends for a BBQ and enjoying sunsets with your loved ones. Last but not least, this home features a large two-car garage and multiple updates such as a new primary bathroom, furnace + AC installed in 2020. Impeccably maintained and move-in ready, this home offers exceptionally easy access to the beloved Kensington Hilltop Elementary school! Open Thursday 10/1 9:30 AM -12 PM, Saturday 10/3 + Sunday 10/4 2-4 PM.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41149836
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 7

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Primary - Tile, Primary - Updated Bath(s), Updated Bath(s), Window
Kitchen Pantry, Updated
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling Central -1 Zone
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None, Pool - No

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)

Contact Information

Jessica Waggoner
District Homes
License #: 02084131
Phone: (510) 604-4009

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 0.18 mi 10
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.98 mi 7
Harding Elementary School public K-6 1.19 mi 6
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.24 mi 10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.38 mi 5
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 1.43 mi 6
Cameron School public UG 1.45 mi N/A
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.46 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.51 mi N/A
Albany High School public 9-12 1.51 mi 10
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.66 mi 9
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 1.72 mi 9
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.96 mi 8
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 2.00 mi 9
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 2.34 mi 9
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 2.42 mi 9
Mira Vista Elementary School public K-8 2.45 mi 7
Kennedy High School public 9-12 2.59 mi 2
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 2.60 mi 9
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 2.78 mi 10

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811 Lexington Ave $899,000 3 2 1,496 Active
1085 Sterling Ave $1,195,000 3 2/1 1,929 Active
6735 Kenilworth Ave $1,050,000 3 2 1,676 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 07, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jessica Waggoner, (510) 604-4009.