281 Los Altos Dr, Kensington, CA

$1,399,000

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4

Beds

4

Baths

2,764

Square feet

0.12

Acres

About 281 Los Altos Dr

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.

Features of 281 Los Altos Dr

MLS® # 41146890
Price $1,399,000
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4.00
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 2,764
Acres 0.12
Year Built 1975
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Style Custom
Status Active

Community Information

Address 281 Los Altos Dr
Subdivision BERKELEY WOODS
City Kensington
County Contra Costa
State CA
Zip Code 94708

Amenities

Parking Spaces 4
Parking Attached
# of Garages 2
View Canyon, Hills, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No
Pool None

Interior

Appliances Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range
Heating Wood Stove
Cooling None
Fireplace No
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning
# of Stories 2
Stories Two Story

Exterior

Exterior Features Other
Lot Description Sloped Down
Roof Shingle
Construction Wood

Additional Information

Date Listed September 1st, 2026
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

AgentMarissa Smith
OfficeEnkasa Homes

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