281 Los Altos Dr

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.

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,399,000

List Price

$1,399,000

On Market Date

Sep 2, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Berkeley Woods

Zip Code

94708

MLS ID

41146890

APN

5702510164

Year Built

1975

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

4

Bath

3.5 (3/1)

Parking

2

Attached

SQ FT

2,764

SQ FT Source

Appraisal

Lot SQ FT

5,400.0

Lot Acres

0.12 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure, Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Other

Flooring

Hardwood

Foundation

Fire Place

Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Wood Stove

Laundry

Hookups Only

Main Level

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry

Views

Canyon, Hills, Panoramic, Trees/Woods

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Custom

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Other

Location

Sloped Down

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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