Tucked at the end of coveted Lake Drive, this Mid-Century retreat offers timeless design, a park-like setting, and a unique opportunity to reimagine a classic. Remodeled and expanded in 1964 by owner and noted Bay Area architect Hal Theiderman, this home showcases signature Mid-Century style with floor-to-ceiling windows, rich wood paneling, and seamless indoor/outdoor flow to gardens that surround the property. Just beyond your door, nearby trailheads lead directly into Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park. Inside, vintage characters shine, from the gold entry door and sliding wall panels, to the jewel box kitchen and iconic clay lantern light fixture in the living room. Upstairs bedroom opens directly to the roof deck with sprawling and private canyon views. The lower level offers additional bedrooms, baths, and flexible living spaces. Offered as a fixer, this is a rare chance to secure a hard-to-find architectural home before it officially comes to market. Sellers have completed a full set of renovation plans and are willing to share them with qualified buyers. Their relocation creates your opportunity to unlock the full potential of this Kensington gem.
Sold for $1,650,000
$1,650,000
205 Lake Dr, Kensington, CA 94708
2beds
2,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.26 Acres Lot
$1,640,300 Zestimate®
$737/sqft
$5,661 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,640,300
$1.48M - $1.82M
$5,661/mo
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Listed by:
Cheyenne Ward DRE #01927689 510-701-0299,
District Homes
Bought with:
Tina Chen, DRE #02024174
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41130660
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Cork
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,240
- Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Back, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5702310185
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $1,650,000-1.8%$737/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41130660 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2022 | Sold | $1,680,000+20.4%$750/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40980642 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2022 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$623/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40980642 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$623/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40980642 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,667 +2.4% | $1,782,829 +2% |
| 2024 | $24,080 +2% | $1,747,872 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,604 +28.2% | $1,713,600 +31.8% |
| 2022 | $18,418 +533.2% | $1,300,000 +1111.7% |
| 2021 | $2,909 +3% | $107,291 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,823 +0.2% | $106,192 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,816 +0.7% | $104,111 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,796 +1.7% | $102,071 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,751 +1.6% | $100,070 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,709 +9.1% | $98,109 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,483 | $96,636 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,483 | $94,744 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $94,317 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,469 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $90,657 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $89,980 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $90,195 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,428 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $86,695 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $84,996 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $83,330 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $81,697 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,201 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,630 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $77,089 |
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Neighborhood: 94708
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Contra Costa County
- Kensington
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- 205 Lake Dr
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