281 Los Altos Dr Kensington CA 94708 | MLS #41146890
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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,399,000
MLS #:
41146890
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
BERKELEY WOODS
Listed Date:
Sep 2, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,764
Lot Size:
5,400 sqft / 0.12 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1975
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood
Levels
Two
Exterior
Architectural Style
Custom Built
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Covered Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Sloped Down
Parking Features
Garage
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Roof
Shingle
View
Trees/Woods, Hills, Canyon, Panoramic
Financial
Map
Community
- Address281 Los Altos Dr Kensington CA
- SubdivisionBERKELEY WOODS
- CityKensington
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94708
Subdivisions in Kensington
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Kensington as of Oct 21, 2026
12
Single Family Listed
30
Avg DOM
607
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,341,407
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the BERKELEY WOODS subdivision, 281 Los Altos Dr Kensington CA is a Single Family for sale in Kensington, CA, 94708. It is listed for $1,399,000 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 2,764 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1975. The current price per square foot is $506. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Kensington is $607. The average listing price for Single Family in Kensington is $1,341,407. To schedule a showing of MLS#41146890 at 281 Los Altos Dr in Kensington, CA, contact your Compass agent at 310.409.7242.
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