291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

$1,048,000
3
BD
1,737
SqFt

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List Price
$1,048,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
41151288
Days on Market
21
Property Type
2HOUSES-1LOT
Bedrooms
3
Living Area
1,737
Lot Size
4,500
Lot Description
2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
Subdivision
Upper Kensington

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.

Additional Information

Year Built
1939
Acres
0.10
Flooring
Laminate
Exterior
Stucco
Garage Description
Attached, Int Access From Garage, Tandem
Basement
Finished
Cooling
No Air Conditioning
Heating
Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Parking Description
Attached, Int Access From Garage, Tandem
Yard Description
Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden, Lawn Sprinkler

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