Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94708 | 291 Purdue Ave
MLS: CC41151288 | Status: Active | Price: $1,048,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | 1,737 | 4,500 | 1939 |
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, top-rated Kensington Elementary, Tilden Park Trails, and AC transit a few steps away.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CC41151288 |
| MLS Source | Contra Costa Association of Realtors |
| Days on Site | 1 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dryer, Washer |
| Flooring | Laminate |
| Cooling | Air Conditioning - None |
| Heating | Forced Air, Wall Furnace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Access - Interior, Attached Garage, Tandem Parking, Garage: Car(s) |
Karen Richmond
Compass
License #: 01722616
Phone: (925) 852-1100
| # Buildings | # Leased Units | # Total Units |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | 2 |
| Unit # | Sq Ft | Beds | Baths | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,119 | 2 | 0/0 | – |
| 2 | 618 | 1 | 0/0 | – |
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