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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 hours ago

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291 Purdue Ave,Kensington, CA 94708

291 Purdue AveKensingtonCA94708

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    291 Purdue Ave,Kensington, CA 94708
    291 Purdue AveKensingtonCA94708
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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, top-rated Kensington Elementary, Tilden Park Trails, and AC Transit a few steps away.

Full Property Details for 291 Purdue Ave

General

  • Price: $1,048,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41151181
  • Updated: Today (10/15/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Utility Room, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Pantry, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer, Cabinets, Sink

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play

Parking

  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Tandem

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Contra Costa
  • Subdivision: Upper Kensington
  • Driving Directions: Arlingtion-Wellesey-Kenyon-Purdue..

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Wall Furnace

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Stories/Levels: Multi/Split
  • Year Built: 1939

Lot Features

  • Property View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 4500
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Partial

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $603

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 5702010058

Listed by Compass, Karen Richmond

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Schools serving 291 Purdue Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Kensington Elementary School
90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708
K-60.6 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
7-82.1 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School
540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
9-121.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 291 Purdue Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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10/15/2026
Listed
$1,048,000
39.55%
MLS
3/22/2005
Sold
$751,000
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Tax History for 291 Purdue Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$15,892
—
$1,070,165
2%
2025
$15,892
4%
$1,049,182
2%
2023
$15,264
—
$1,028,611
2%
2023
$15,264
1%
$1,008,443
2%
2022
$15,078
—
$988,671
2%
2021
$15,041
4%
$969,286
1%
2020
$14,437
3%
$959,348
2%
2019
$13,954
3%
$940,538
2%
2018
$13,566
6%
$922,097
7%
2017
$12,804
5%
$860,000
8%
2016
$12,208
4%
$800,000
7%
2015
$11,761
3%
$750,000
5%
2014
$11,450
8%
$715,000
8%
2013
$10,633
—
$665,000
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291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 (MLS# 41151181) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 291 Purdue Ave is currently listed for $1,048,000 and was received on October 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 291 Purdue Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kensington? You can browse all Kensington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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