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Listed by Robert Parker • Compass

$ 1,179,000

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,607 SqFt

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$ 1,179,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,607 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,607 sqft

Price per Sqft $733

Subdivision Upper Kensington

MLS Listing ID 41107145

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1939

Lot Size 4,545 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Bridge AOR

Property Description

Beautiful SF Bay + City views are just one of the many special features of this turnkey home in Kensington, a small, tight-knit community with picturesque homes and tree-lined streets. Located just minutes from the many amenities on Solano Ave and El Cerrito, this single-story home has been tastefully remodeled and updated in keeping with the original 1939 aesthetic. The home features 3+ bedrooms, 2 remodeled bathrooms, an open living/dining room, a kitchen family room combination, home office (potential 4th bedroom), and a 2-car garage. The beautifully remodeled kitchen (2021) has Fisher & Paykel/Bosch/LG stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and partial SF Bay views. Sun-drenched rooms + hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful Bay + SF city views from the living room, kitchen + primary bedroom. Has a spacious backyard deck and sunny patio with direct access from the house, and plenty of lush, mature landscaping that provides exceptional green screen privacy between neighbors. Fresh interior paint + newer exterior paint (2024). Extensive updates/improvements by the present owners (see Disclosures for full list). Located 1 mile to highly rated Kensington Elementary School, and 10 min to both El Cerrito BART stations + I-80. A lovely home in every way. Move right in!

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Fireplace(s)

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator

Laundry 220 Volt Outlet

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Rectangular Lot

Story 1

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Water Public

Architectural Style Bungalow, Ranch

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3390 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, USA

161 Purdue Ave Kensington, CA 94708

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