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$998,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago

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42 Cowper Ave,Kensington, CA 94707

42 Cowper AveKensingtonCA94707

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    42 Cowper Ave,Kensington, CA 94707
    42 Cowper AveKensingtonCA94707
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Presenting an elegant and updated Kensington mid-century - a fall 2026 favorite! Floor-to-ceiling glass frames views of the Bay in a living room centered on a beautiful plaster + tile fireplace, under a wood-beam vaulted ceiling. A charming dining room leads directly to the level-in backyard patio, and a fresh kitchen with new stainless steel appliances lends itself to an ideal interior flow. The private wing includes two spacious bedrooms with views of the bay, and a primary bedroom with attached en-suite bathroom that enjoys garden views and ample closet space. Downstairs, a peaceful studio with built-in bar and half bathroom is the perfect place for a houseguest, office, or a home theatre! The gardens are lush and welcoming - gentle terracing for multiple decks and patios invite the outdoors in. The perfect balance of nature and easy living for entertaining friends for a BBQ and enjoying sunsets with your loved ones. Last but not least, this home features a large two-car garage and multiple updates such as a new primary bathroom, furnace + AC installed in 2020. Impeccably maintained and move-in ready, this home offers exceptionally easy access to the beloved Kensington Hilltop Elementary school! Open Thursday 10/1 9:30 AM -12 PM, Saturday 10/3 + Sunday 10/4 2-4 PM.

Full Property Details for 42 Cowper Ave

General

  • Price: $998,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41149836
  • Updated: 10/1/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: Office, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Lighting
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Exterior

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

Parking

  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Contra Costa
  • Subdivision: Upper Kensington
  • Driving Directions: Arlington to Highland to Cowper.

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Bitumen
  • Stories/Levels: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1950

Lot Features

  • Property View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Mt Tamalpais
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 4930
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $554

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 5720280055

Listed by District Homes, Jessica Waggoner

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Schools serving 42 Cowper Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Kensington Elementary School
90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708
K-60.2 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
7-81.4 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School
540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
9-121 mi
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Price & Sales History for 42 Cowper Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2026
Listed
$998,000
-9.27%
MLS
5/13/2016
Sold
$1,100,000
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Tax History for 42 Cowper Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$18,358
—
$1,328,213
2%
2025
$18,358
4%
$1,302,170
2%
2023
$17,609
—
$1,276,638
2%
2023
$17,609
1%
$1,251,607
2%
2022
$17,375
—
$1,227,066
2%
2021
$17,327
4%
$1,203,007
1%
2020
$16,581
2%
$1,190,673
2%
2019
$16,283
4%
$1,167,328
2%
2018
$15,727
2%
$1,144,440
2%
2017
$15,471
56%
$1,122,000
67%
2016
$9,935
—
$673,095
2%
2015
$9,967
1%
$662,986
2%
2014
$9,882
332%
$650,000
800%
2013
$2,287
—
$72,222
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42 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 (MLS# 41149836) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 42 Cowper Ave is currently listed for $998,000 and was received on September 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 42 Cowper 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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