Mohammad Sajid

281 Los Altos Dr

Kensington, CA
$ 1,399,000 Beds 4 Baths 3.5 Sq 2,764
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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 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.

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  • Price
  • $ 1,399,000
  • City
  • Kensington
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • Contra Costa
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.12 Acres
  • Zip
  • 94708
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,764
  • Year Built
  • 1975
  • Style
  • Custom
  • MLS#
  • 41146890
Listed By: Marissa Smith with Enkasa Homes; 925-286-7226
Data Source: Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS

Features

General

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

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Newark, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/2/2026 Listed $1,399,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 94708

Price
AVG $1.72M
$1.4M
Year Built
AVG 1947
1975

Areas That We Cover

281 Los Altos Dr Kensington, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $1399000 with 2764 sqft and a lot size of 0.12 Acres Acre(s). 281 Los Altos Dr Kensington has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1975. The property's zip code is 94708 which is in Kensington, CA

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