An unassuming treasure 148 Highland Blvd offers sweeping panoramic views that unfold the moment you enter. A 1950s post-and-beam modernist home w/ soaring ceilings, walls of glass, & exposed wood beams, blurring the line between indoors & out. Inspired by Joseph Eichler, it is a celebration of simplicity, natural materials, & a deep connection to nature. Living and dining spaces flow to a sunset-ready view deck, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace w/Heath Ceramics tile. Flexible 3–4 bedrooms and 3 baths include a serene primary retreat and a second principal suite. Original midcentury details are preserved and enhanced w/ terrazzo, Heath tile, rich wood, and original Herman Miller lighting. Modern upgrades include efficient 3 zone heat heating, heated kitchen and lower bath floors, retractable deck shade, partial electrical, thermoset-coated type roof, and a compliant sewer lateral. The elegant garden balances fire resilience w/ design. Steps from Kensington Hilltop Elementary, Kensington Park, Tilden Trails, and near shops and dining, this rare modern retreat perfectly unites architectural authenticity and natural beauty.
Sold for $1,900,000
$1,900,000
148 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708
4beds
2,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,875,900 Zestimate®
$851/sqft
$6,687 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,875,900
$1.69M - $2.08M
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Second principal suiteSerene primary retreatRich woodWalls of glassElegant gardenSoaring ceilingsSweeping panoramic views
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Listed by:
Ruth Frassetto DRE #00779030 510-697-8606,
Compass
Bought with:
Ed Kuo, DRE #01034071
The GRUBB Company
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41125936
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,232
- Total interior livable area: 2,232 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport - 2 Or More
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: Premium Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5720900090
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Details
- Builder name: Custom 1953 Mid-cent
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Sold | $1,900,000+27.7%$851/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125936 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Pending sale | $1,488,000$667/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125936 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,488,000+64.1%$667/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125936 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2005 | Sold | $907,000$406/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,195 +2.3% | $1,355,718 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,762 +1.9% | $1,329,136 +2% |
| 2023 | $18,417 +1.3% | $1,303,075 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,177 +0.3% | $1,277,525 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,131 +4.5% | $1,252,476 +1% |
| 2020 | $17,353 +1.6% | $1,239,634 +2% |
| 2019 | $17,081 +8.4% | $1,215,329 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $15,752 +19.1% | $1,127,000 +21.8% |
| 2017 | $13,231 +12.6% | $925,000 +15.6% |
| 2016 | $11,753 +19.9% | $800,000 +14.6% |
| 2015 | $9,803 | $698,000 +10.8% |
| 2014 | $9,803 | $630,000 +21.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $520,000 +9.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $476,500 -28.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $664,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $664,500 -3.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $688,000 -11% |
| 2008 | -- | $773,000 -14.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $900,000 -1% |
| 2006 | -- | $908,800 +1304.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $64,688 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $63,421 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,260 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,040 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $59,845 |
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Neighborhood: 94708
Nearby schools
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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