42 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
42 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
Property 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.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Kensington · Single Family Residence
Listed 41.3% below the median closed sale of $1,700,000. Price per sqft ($554) is a 40% discount to closed comps ($931). Closed comps sold at 136% of list — strong seller's market.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6735 Kenilworth Ave | El Cerrito | 1960 | 3 | 2 | 1,676 | 5,500 | $626 | $1.05M | 4 | 92 |
| 811 Lexington Ave | El Cerrito | 1946 | 3 | 2 | 1,496 | 5,000 | $601 | $899,000 | 5 | 87 |
| 7215 Potrero Ave | El Cerrito | 1955 | 3 | 3 | 1,540 | 5,000 | $648 | $998,000 | 19 | 83 |
| 1051 Creston Rd | Berkeley | 1937 | 4 | 3 | 2,032 | 5,435 | $736 | $1.50M | 3 | 83 |
| 752 Grizzly Peak Blvd | Berkeley | 1944 | 3 | 3 | 2,127 | 4,520 | $610 | $1.30M | 12 | 82 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1,774.2 | 5,091 | $644.2 | $1.15M | 8.6 | |||
| Median | 1,676 | $1.05M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 Yale Ave | Kensington | 1945 | 08/06/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,841 | 5,000 | $1.50M | $1.70M | $923 | 1.13 | 29 | 91 |
| 49 Windsor Ave | Kensington | 1946 | 05/14/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,412 | 4,720 | $1.09M | $1.63M | $1,151 | 1.48 | 36 | 88 |
| 218 Cambridge Ave | Kensington | 1951 | 09/11/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,805 | 4,200 | $1.10M | $1.91M | $1,058 | 1.74 | 22 | 87 |
| 66 Arlington Court | Kensington | 1946 | 09/25/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,905 | 6,035 | $1.35M | $1.94M | $1,018 | 1.44 | 27 | 84 |
| 11 Edgecroft Rd | Kensington | 1926 | 08/17/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,588 | 4,646 | $800,000 | $800,000 | $504 | 1.00 | 44 | 84 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1,710.2 | 4,920.2 | $1.59M | $1.59M | $930.8 | — | 31.6 | ||||
| Median | 1,805 | $1.70M | $1.70M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.