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Single family home for sale at 281 Los Altos Dr, Kensington, CA 94708 | MLS# 41146890 | Listing updated on 2026-09-08
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Listed by: Marissa Smith (925) 286-7226 DRE #01331092 | Enkasa Homes (925) 998-1999

$1,399,000

Monthly Est:$6,963

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    4 Baths
  • Beds Icon2,764sqft

281 Los Altos Dr, Kensington, CA 94708

$6,963/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1975

  • $-- HOA

  • 5,400 sqft lot

  • $506/sq.ft

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 pro...

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  • Houzeo last checked: 10 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: September 8, 2026 at 10:44 pm
  • Source: California Regional MLS-CA | MLS#: 41146890 California Regional MLS-CA

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    2

  • County

    Contra Costa County

  • City

    Kensington

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1975

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    2,764 sqft

  • Lot Size

    5,400 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    California Regional MLS

  • MLS Number

    41146890

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    18

  • Cumulative Days on Market

    7

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 4

Interior

  • Flooring

    Wood

  • Cooling

    None

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1975

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Custom

  • Roof

    Shingle

  • Construction Materials

    Wood Siding

Utilities & Energy

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Parking Features

    Garage

  • Fireplace Features

    Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Sloped Down

  • Subdivision Name

    Berkeley Woods

Price History

DateEventPrice

08/31/2026

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #41146890

Listed for Sale

$1,399,000

$506/sqft

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of Sep 20, 2026, 01:30PM and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. This website may not include listings or property addresses of sellers who have directed their listing brokers to withhold their listing or their property address from display on the Internet. © 2026 California Regional Multiple Listing Service. All Rights Reserved.

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