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Address
281 Los Altos Dr, Kensington, CA
Price
$ 1,399,000
Property Attributes
- ID#41146890
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyContra Costa
- CityKensington
- NeighborhoodBerkeley Woods
- Zip94708
- StyleCustom
- Year Built1975
- Price$ 1,399,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2764
- Lot Size0.12 Acres
Data Source:
Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS
Property Description
A Rare Canyon Retreat, Offered for the First Time in Over 50 Years! Tucked into a peaceful canyon setting, this private and distinctive home tells the story of another era built with love, and rich with authentic Kensington character. Its mid-century flair meets the open, airy design influences of the 1970s, creating a layout that feels both grounded and free. Behind the home's bones stands Verner & Miram, a San Francisco structural engineering firm whose name carried real weight in mid-century California architecture. Partners Edwin A. Verner and Oleg V. Miram built their reputation from the 1940s through the 1960s, becoming the engineers architects turned to when a project demanded more than the ordinary. Their fingerprint here is part of what makes this home more than a relic of its era it's a piece of art! its open-concept flow to the quiet sense of privacy and retreat that defines the property. Filled with personality and possibility, this is a true canvas a rare opportunity for a buyer with vision to honor the home's original character while reimagining it for the way we live today. Homes like this seldom come to market. For the right owner, it's a chance to create something entirely their own, in a setting that feels worlds away, yet close to everything.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed $1,399,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2764 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Wood Stove |
| Cooling | None |
| Roof | Composition Shingles |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Free-Standing Range |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Architectural Style | Custom |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Wood |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Electric | No Solar |
| View | Canyon,Hills,Panoramic,Trees/Woods |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two Story |
| Property Subtype | Detached |
| County | Contra Costa |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Subdivision Name | Berkeley Woods |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 7 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Grizzly Peak to Los Altos |
| City | Kensington |
| MLS Area | Listing |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 5400 |
| Property Condition | Existing |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Flooring | Hardwood |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Free Standing,Living Room,Wood Burning |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Hookups Only |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Kitchen Features | Dishwasher,Range/Oven Free Standing |
| Total Baths | 4 |
| 1/2 Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Other |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached |
| Lot Features | Sloped Down |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 5400 |
| Building Area Total | 2764 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.12 |
| Other Equipment | None |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 94708
Price
Year Built
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