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281 Los Altos Dr

Kensington, CA 94708
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Bed 4

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Bath 4

Bath

SqFt2,764

Sqft

SqFt5,400

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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 er a 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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,399,000

AD Id : 90950821

MLS Id : 41146890

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 5,400 Sq. Ft

Living Area Size : 2,764 Sq. Ft

Year Built : 1975

Garage : 2

County : Contra Costa

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

    Roofing Information

    Shingle

    Flooring Information

    Wood
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Shingle
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1975
    Construction Materials: WoodSiding
    Stories: 2
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No
    View: Canyon, Hills, Panoramic, TreesWoods

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 5400 Lot Size Acres: 0.124 Lot Size Source: Appraiser Lot Size Square Feet: 5,400 Lot Description: SlopedDown

    Property Information

    Subdivision: BERKELEY WOODS Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 51

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1399000
    Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 5702510164

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 4 Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Location Information

    Direction: Cross Street: Grizzly Peak.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/13/2026 @ 00:27

MLS: 41146890 LISTED BY: Marissa Smith, Enkasa Homes 925-998-1999 SOURCE: CRMLS

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