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Listed by Karen Richmond • Compass
$ 1,048,000
Est. payment /mo
New
291 Purdue Ave Kensington, CA 94708
1,737 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Multi-Family
Sub Type 2HOUSES-1LOT
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,737 sqft
Price per Sqft $603
Subdivision Upper Kensington
MLS Listing ID 41151288
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1939
Lot Size 4,500 Sqft
Property Sub-Type 2HOUSES-1LOT
Source CONTRA COSTA
Property Description
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.
Location
State CA
County Contra Costa
Interior
Heating Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Cooling No Air Conditioning
Flooring Laminate
Fireplace No
Appliance Dryer, Washer
Building
Lot Description 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
Water Public
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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