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Single family home for sale at 42 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 | MLS# 41149836 | Listing updated on 2026-10-07
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Listed by: Jessica Waggoner (510) 604-4009 DRE #02084131 | District Homes (510) 629-5229

$998,000

Monthly Est:$4,967

  • Beds Icon3 Beds
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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,802sqft

42 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

$4,967/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1950

  • $-- HOA

  • 4,930 sqft lot

  • $554/sq.ft

Description

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.

  • Houzeo last checked: 6 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 7, 2026 at 8:31 am
  • Source: California Regional MLS-CA | MLS#: 41149836 California Regional MLS-CA

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    2

  • County

    Contra Costa County

  • City

    Kensington

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1950

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,802 sqft

  • Lot Size

    4,930 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    California Regional MLS

  • MLS Number

    41149836

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    7

  • Cumulative Days on Market

    7

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 2

Interior

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Flooring

    Tile, Wood

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Appliances

    Dryer, Washer

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1950

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco, Wood Siding

  • Architectural Style

    Modern

Utilities & Energy

  • Parking Features

    Garage

  • Fireplace Features

    Living Room

  • Pool Features

    None

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sloped Up

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Deck, Patio

  • Subdivision Name

    Upper Kensington

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/29/2026

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #41149836

Listed for Sale

$998,000 +45.69%

$554/sqft

01/18/2019

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #40621953

Price Increased

$685,000 +5.38%

$380/sqft

01/18/2019

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #40621953

Price Decreased

$650,000 -40.91%

$361/sqft

01/17/2019

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #40735239

Price Increased

$1,100,000 +31.26%

$610/sqft

01/17/2019

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #40735239

Sold

$838,000

$465/sqft

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