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  • $1,399,000

    281 Los Altos Dr, Kensington, CA 94708

    4beds
    2,764sqft
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    $9,978/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1975
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $506/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mid-century flairAuthentic kensington characterOpen-concept flowPrivate and distinctive home
    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.
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    Listed by:

    Marissa Smith DRE #01331092 925-286-7226,

    Enkasa Homes

    Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41146890MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Partial bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
      Kitchen
      • Features: Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing
      Heating
      • Wood Stove
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range
      • Laundry: Hookups Only
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,764
      • Total interior livable area: 2,764 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: No Steps to Entry
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Canyon, Hills, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
      • Features: Sloped Down
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5702510164
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Custom
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Existing
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1975

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: No Solar
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Berkeley Woods
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Kensington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $506/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $179,178
      • Date on market: 9/1/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $6,603/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/2/2026Listed for sale$1,399,000$506/sqft
        Source: CCAR #41146890 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $179,178 +2%
        2025$3,988 +2.1%$175,666 +2%
        2024$3,904 +1.9%$172,223 +2%
        2023$3,833 +2.6%$168,847 +2%
        2022$3,734 +1.7%$165,537 +2%
        2021$3,670 +4.1%$162,292 +1%
        2020$3,525 +2.3%$160,629 +2%
        2019$3,447 +3.6%$157,481 +2%
        2018$3,328 +1.5%$154,395 +2%
        2017$3,279 +1%$151,368 +2%
        2016$3,246 +0.2%$148,401 +1.5%
        2015$3,241 +1.7%$146,173 +2%
        2014$3,186 $143,310 +0.5%
        2013-- $142,663 +2%
        2012-- $139,866 +2%
        2011-- $137,125 +0.8%
        2010-- $136,101 -0.2%
        2009-- $136,425 +2%
        2008-- $133,751 +2%
        2007-- $131,129 +2%
        2006-- $128,559 +2%
        2005-- $126,039 +2%
        2004-- $123,568 +1.9%
        2003-- $121,304 +2%
        2002-- $118,927 +2%
        2001-- $116,596
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 94708

        Getting around

        10 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        20 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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