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Stacey Alysson Melman

291 Purdue Ave
Kensington, CA, 94708
$1,048,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,737 SqFt
0.1 Acres
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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.
AGENT: Karen Richmond
LISTING BROKERAGE: Compass
291 Purdue Ave
Kensington, CA

Property Details

Price:
$1,048,000
MLS #:
41151181
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
UPPER KENSINGTON
Listed Date:
Oct 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,737
Lot Size:
4,500 sqft / 0.10 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1939
TraditionalUpper Kensington
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Interior

Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Laminate
Heating
Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Laundry Features
Washer Included, Dryer Included
Levels
Multi/Split

Exterior

Architectural Style
Traditional
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Stucco
Covered Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Level with Street, Front Yard, Garden, Back Yard
Other Structures
Barn(s)
Parking Features
Garage
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Patio
Roof
Shingle
View
Bay, Bridge(s)

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