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$1,399,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41146890 MLS
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. Open Thursday 9/3 10-12 PM and Sunday 9/6 2-4 PM.

281 Los Altos Dr, Kensington

Listing courtesy of Marissa Smith from Enkasa Homes. 925-286-7226
$1,495,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41146511 MLS
Perched above the Bay with unobstructed panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge & San Francisco, this extensively updated contemporary home pairs a serene Scandinavian-Japanese aesthetic with effortless California living. Warm wood tones, clean lines, natural light and a restrained palette create interiors that feel both sophisticated and inviting. The main level is designed around the spectacular outlook, with spacious living and dining areas opening to a view deck, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, and a light-filled newly updated kitchen with skylight and generous storage that feels modern yet cozy. The flexible lower level with spacious bedrooms, including one overlooking the backyard that is equally suited as a family room or private office. Thoughtful improvements include a remodeled kitchen and bath, electrical upgrade, new roof, gutters and downspouts, foundation improvements, piers, new gas line with earthquake shutoff, refreshed decking, and numerous structural and finish upgrades. Fenced front and rear gardens extend the living outdoors, creating inviting spaces for entertaining, gardening and quiet retreat. Ideally located near Kensington School, Tilden Park and Arlington shops, with easy access to Solano Avenue, North Berkeley and UC Berkeley. A beautifully composed home where extraordinary views, thoughtful design and extensive improvements come together.

430 Beloit Ave, Kensington

Listing courtesy of Anja Plowright from The Grubb Co. Inc.. 510-593-8376

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