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281 Los Altos Dr, Kensington, CA 94708

$1.40M4bd · 4ba · 2,764 sqft
Lot 5,400 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•43d on market•MLS# 01-41146890

Property Description

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.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1975

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1975
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
4
Garage Spaces
2
Cooling
None
View
Canyon, Hills, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Shingle
City
Kensington
Zip Code
94708
County
Contra Costa
Listed byEnkasa Homes, Marissa Smith

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$7,074.11
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$1,119,200
Total Interest
$1,427,478
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$2,546,678
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Residential Tier · 3 active · 5 closed

281 Los Altos Dr, Kensington, CA 94708

Kensington · Single Family Residence

$1.40M
Residential Tier
Beds
4
Baths
4
Sqft
2,764
Lot
5,400 sqft
Year
1975
$/Sqft
$506
Pool: No✓
View: city✓
Garage: 2-car✓

Listed 22.3% below the median closed sale of $1,800,000. Price per sqft ($506) is a 35% discount to closed comps ($776). Closed comps sold at 128% of list — strong seller's market.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $1.40M· $506/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $1.80M
−$401K (−22.3%)
Active comps
vs active median $1.70M
−$296K (−17.5%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $582
−$76 (−13.1%)

Active Properties (3)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
249 Yale AveKensington1926543,1845,800$532$1.70M1179
84 Norwood AveKensington1926332,7897,440$715$2.00M676
415 Berkeley Park BlvdKensington1930522,7835,400$499$1.39M1870
Total: 3 · Average4.33.02,918.6676,213.333$582$1.69M11.666666666666666
Median2,789$1.70M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
642 Beloit AveKensington197807/27/2026532,3308,840$1.50M$1.80M$7731.204778
222 Cambridge AveKensington196209/28/2026422,3174,200$1.15M$1.66M$7141.443278
430 Beloit AveKensington194809/25/2026422,2294,500$1.50M$1.80M$8081.202774
24 Arlington Ave.Kensington195307/10/2026432,2615,500$1.09M$1.40M$6191.285071
212 Yale AveKensington193605/20/2026442,2185,000$1.70M$2.15M$9671.262671
Total: 5 · Average4.22.82,2715,608$1.76M$1.76M$776.2—36.4
Median2,261$1.80M$1.80M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.