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.
For sale
$1,048,000
291 Purdue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
3beds
1,737sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$603/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Period detailsWonderful curb appealLawn and welcoming courtyard
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Listed by:
Karen Richmond DRE #01722616 925-852-1100,
Compass
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41151181
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry, 2 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Utility Room
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Cabinets, Sink
Features
- Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,737
- Total interior livable area: 1,737 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Tandem
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bridge(s), Partial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5702010058
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Upper Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $603/sqft
- Date on market: 10/15/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,048,000$603/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41151181 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 94708
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