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Realty One Group Elite
291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
- $1,048,000
- 3
- BD
- 1,737
- SqFt
- 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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