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291 Purdue Ave, 
Kensington, CA 94708

$1,048,000

3

Beds

2

Baths

1,737

Sq Ft

Single Family

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Listed by

Karen Richmond

Compass

925-270-4269

Last updated:

October 19, 2026, 01:14 AM

MLS#

41151181CC

Source:

CA CLAW

About This Home

291 Purdue Ave

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

2 Baths

3 Bedrooms

Built in 1939

Price Summary

1,048,000

$603 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

41151181CC

Last Updated:

October 19, 2026, 01:14 AM

Added:

4 day(s) ago

Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

2

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

1,737 Sq. Ft.

Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Traditional

Year Built:

1939

Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

4,500

Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,048,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$603 per Sq. Ft.

Source:CA CLAW
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