291 Purdue AveKensington, CA 94708
UPPER KENSINGTON · Contra Costa County
Description
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.
Property Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1939
- Living area
- 1,737 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.10 acres
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Days on market
- 1
- MLS® Listing#
- 41151181
Property Features
- Interior
- Pantry
- Appliances
- Range · Dryer · Dishwasher · Refrigerator · Free-Standing Range · Washer · Gas Water Heater
- Cooling
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air · Wall Furnace
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Fireplace
- Decorative · Living Room
- Pool
- None
- Parking
- Attached · Tandem · Garage
- Laundry
- In Basement · Sink
- Fencing
- Partial
- Lot features
- Level · Rectangular Lot · Landscaped
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
Financial Details
- HOA
- None
- Parcel number
- 5702010058
Open Houses
- 2:00–4:30 PMAdd to calendar
- 2:00–4:30 PMAdd to calendar
Listing Courtesy: Compass - 9252704269
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