291 Purdue Ave

This truly special property offers a rare opportunity 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. Set above the street, the main home welcomes you with a generous lawn, lovely courtyard and fragrant lavender beds. Inside, period details accompany large picture windows that fill the living space with natural light. The dining room opens effortlessly to a lovely brick patio that shines when entertaining at night. Enjoy morning coffee in the delightful eat-in kitchen refreshed with new oak floors, quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Two upper bedrooms, one with filtered golden gate views, and the other spacious enough for twin beds, share an updated bath. Below, a tandem 2 car garage & laundry area offer additional bonus space. Beautifully landscaped yards, lovely brick hardscape for places to dine and entertain. The newly renovated 1940s cottage is special with tons of character, big picture windows, new vaulted ceilings, updated electrical, LED lighting, wide-plank flooring, new modern kitchen, updated bath & new roof. Other noted work include: past retrofitting, new drainage system, new certified sewer, new sidewalk, expanded driveway for two cars (4 spaces total!)Close to Village coffee & shopping, top-rated Kensington Elementary, Tilden Park Trails, and AC transit steps away.

Current Status

Active - Coming Soon

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, Living Room, Wood Burning

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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