291 Purdue Ave

• Sat Oct 24, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  This special property offers a rare chance to own two charming homes on one lot in coveted Kensington. A classic 1939 two bedroom, one bath main residence. Charming, updated, layer gardens, filtered GG views with a beautifully renovated 1940s one-bedroom, one bath cottage, generous outdoor living, rare multi-use:great for inlaw, startup office or rental income-Fun to See!

• Sun Oct 25, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  This special property offers a rare chance to own two charming homes on one lot in coveted Kensington. A classic 1939 two bedroom, one bath main residence. Charming, updated, layer gardens, filtered GG views with a beautifully renovated 1940s one-bedroom, one bath cottage, generous outdoor living, rare multi-use:great for inlaw, startup office or rental income-Fun to See!

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.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,048,000

List Price

$1,048,000

On Market Date

Oct 14, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Upper Kensington

Zip Code

94708

MLS ID

41151181

APN

5702010058

Year Built

1939

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Immediate

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

3

Bath

2

Parking

2

Attached, Int Access From Garage, Tandem

SQ FT

1,737

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

4,500.0

Lot Acres

0.1 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play

Flooring

Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate

Foundation

Fire Place

Brick, Decorative, Living Room

Heating

Forced Air, Wall Furnace

Laundry

Dryer, In Basement, Washer, Cabinets, Sink

Upper Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

Main Level

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry

Views

Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial

Possession

Immediate

Architectural Style

Traditional

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play

Location

2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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