42 Cowper Ave , Kensington, CA 94707
$998,000
Est. Payment: $5,443.79/mo
3 Bed
2 Bath
1802 Sqft
0.11 Acres
Status: Active | Days on site: 1
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House 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.

Highlights

Listed by Jessica Waggoner , 510-604-4009 District Homes , 510-629-5229. CRMLS/Multi-Regional MLS mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage
0.11

Year Built

1950

County

Contra Costa

Neighborhood

Upper Kensington

Listing ID

41149836

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • ▪ Bedrooms:3
  • ▪ Bathrooms:2
  • ▪ Full Bathrooms:2
Appliances:Dryer, Washer
Air Cond:Central Air
Fireplaces:Living Room
Floor:Tile,Wood

Exterior Features

Lot:Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden,Sloped Up,No Land Lease
Garage Capacity:2
Others:
  • ▪ Additional:Stucco, Wood Siding
Parking Features:Garage
Principal Interest
$5,444
Taxes
$636

Home Price

$998,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
7.245%

Down Payment

20%
$199,600
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Monthly Price:
$5,443.79

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $5,443.79 $636.23 $0.00 $6,080.01
Yearly $65,325.46 $7,634.70 $0.00 $72,960.16
Total $1,959,763.69 $229,041.00 $0.00 $2,188,804.69

Today's Rates

30 Year

7.25%

20 Year

7.27%

15 Year

6.6%

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