Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Kensington, CA 94707, adjacent to the Berkeley Hills, this single-story, level-in 4-bedroom, 3-bath home (±2,187 sq ft) sits — easy one-level living- with four sets of doors opening to serene gardens and sweeping Wildcat Canyon views. A chic custom kitchen with new appliances anchors the home, flowing to a large dining room and a huge living room warmed by a striking brick honeycomb fireplace. All four bedrooms have generous closets, and the all-new primary suite is a genuine retreat. Recent updates include a new roof, modern electrical, and notably clean inspection reports — the boring-but-beautiful stuff, already handled. Outside, the gardens are the true showstopper. Serene and romantic, they overlook Wildcat Canyon and live like a second home all their own — dry-stacked stone walls, pergolas, and flagstone framing quiet corners for morning coffee, evening wine, and the slow unwind at the end of the day. This is the kind of outdoor space people spend years trying to create. A two-car garage completes the home. Ye Olde School Trail begins nearby — a tree-lined path toward Kensington Elementary — with Colusa Circle, Solano Avenue, and Tilden Regional Park all minutes away. A turnkey single-story retreat in the Berkeley Hills, in one of the East Bay's most charming villages.
Love at first sight! Nestled on a coveted court in the lower Kensington Hills, this spacious and beautiful 1941 home was and always will be a "Timeless Classic." Filled with love, it has been the setting for numerous holidays, birthdays, and weddings. The gorgeous living room features high ceilings, large redwood planks, and a handsome wood-burning fireplace, spilling out to a large patio and a private grassy backyard flanked by majestic redwoods. The stylish custom eat-in kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and counter space, with an attached media/family area opening to the backyard. Situated on a large, flat, and sunny 8,750-square-foot lot (per public records), this 2,606-square-foot home (per Open Homes Photography) features four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including one bedroom and full bath on the main level. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, featuring a spacious primary suite and a front bedroom with sweeping bay views. Highlights include random plank and other oak hardwood floors throughout, double-pane windows, and a large attached two-plus car garage with a workshop area, skylight, interior access, plus two-car off-street parking. The location is excellent—around the corner and half a mile from picturesque Blake Gardens, three blocks to Kensington Park and Library, less than half a mile to Young's Market and Arlington Ave shops, and under ten minutes by car to El Cerrito Plaza BART.
Level-in living, spectacular unobstructed views, and an expansive private yard come together in this rare Kensington home. Peer out over Wildcat Canyon from the gorgeous front garden, then step inside to sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline through picture windows spanning the length of the home. From the two-car garage, nearly the entire home lives on one easy, step-free level. On the entry level, you’ll find three bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, kitchen, dining room, living room and family room. Open-beam ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors add warmth and character, while the updated kitchen and baths and numerous thoughtful improvements bring modern comfort. Upstairs, the private primary suite offers an ensuite bath, balcony and its own breathtaking Bay view. The large, level, fully fenced yard is beautifully landscaped and wonderfully private, with room to play, garden, entertain or dream up what comes next—a bocce court, play structure, vegetable garden or spa. Set on a cul-de-sac in the heart of Kensington, the home offers a wonderful connection to the community. A path at the end of the street provides access to Kensington Elementary, the community center, park and library without walking along neighborhood streets. Numerous upgrades, including a three-year-old roof, owned solar, backup generator, EV charger and remote-controlled exterior privacy shutters, complete the package.
Updated, Permitted and Stylishly Move-In Ready in Kensington. THE FEELING: 267 Cambridge sits above the street in Upper Kensington, where the elevation earns real privacy and a steady wash of daylight. Years of permitted work mean there's little left to do but move in. THE HOUSE: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,325 SQFT. Primary suite set apart from the other bedrooms. Office nook off the primary with added closet storage. Stacked washer/dryer and utility closet nearby. New track lighting through the living room, dining room, and hallways. WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL: The dining room stretches toward large bay-facing windows. The updated kitchen sits within easy reach of both the dining room and a patio – cooking and gathering flow naturally between them. Above the home, a reworked rear yard with raised garden beds, irrigation, a fenced upper garden, and updated stair railings, all overlooking the city. GROUNDWORK ALREADY DONE: New roof, modernized electrical panel, replaced sewer lines under the home, releveled garage with new automatic door and wired for car charging, and a rebuilt retaining wall with French drains at the rear. Newer washer and dryer included — the infrastructure most buyers hope for but rarely find already done. THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Kensington keeps its small-town feel — streets named for old universities, walkability rare for the East Bay — while staying close to bigger-city convenience. Upper Kensington's own shopping strip nearby, with easy reach to a Transbay bus line, Colusa Circle shops and farmers market, Solano Avenue, and surrounding parks and trails. Views: Downtown
Built in the 1930s and extensively remodeled for modern living, this enchanting Kensington residence is a masterful blend of vintage Mediterranean architecture and sophisticated contemporary design. Filled with natural light, warmth, and character, the home offers exceptional privacy and a wonderful sense of soul. A charming wooden gate opens to an arched entryway and an inviting front courtyard—a secluded outdoor retreat that sets the tone for the home. Inside, an elegant foyer leads directly to the spacious living room, the heart of the house. An iconic fireplace, dramatic gabled ceiling with period detailing, and tall French doors opening to the courtyard create a setting that is both gracious and wonderfully intimate. The open floor plan flows into a generous dining area and an oversized, sun-filled kitchen, newly custom-designed with state-of-the-art appliances, sophisticated cabinetry, abundant counter space, and exceptional storage. Modern and elegant, the kitchen is designed for both effortless daily living and memorable gatherings. Sliding glass doors connect the kitchen to a spacious and versatile family or guest suite with a closet, full bath, and direct garden access. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms are arranged across thoughtfully separated levels. Two spacious bedrooms share a beautifully updated hall bath, while the upper garden-facing wing offers a heightened sense of privacy. The expansive primary suite is a serene retreat, featuring an enormous walk-in closet, luxurious bath, and sliding doors opening to the deck and gardens. An adjoining sunny office or bedroom provides an ideal workspace, nursery, or private guest room. Outside, the gently rising gardens offer peeks of the Bay and multiple level areas for dining, relaxing, play, and future planting. A gated driveway and attached one-car garage with interior access provide convenient parking and generous storage. Close to Kensington Elementary, the neighborhood shops and cafés of Arlington Avenue and Colusa Circle, and the magnificent trails and open spaces of Tilden and Wildcat Canyon regional parks. With convenient access to UC Berkeley, the greater East Bay, and San Francisco, this distinctive home offers a rare combination of architectural romance, modern comfort, privacy, and connection to nature.
There's a version of you that already lives here — the one sipping sangria in the courtyard at golden hour, rosemary, lavender, and basil drifting up from the garden beds, blackberries ripening on the vine, and the three-bridges view catching the last of the light. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath Kensington Hills gem was built for a life lived between indoor and outdoor — the way it's done in the south of France or along the Amalfi Coast. Designed in an L-shape, the home wraps around the courtyard with French doors along both wings, opening each side to the garden in turn. It's a layout with real history behind it — the kind of architecture built entirely around seamless indoor-outdoor living, dining, and entertaining. The first floor of the 1,931 square foot* home holds two bedrooms and a full bath, along with a living room that wears its original character proudly — reeded moldings, built-ins, and a brick fireplace, all beneath an extra-large window framing Mt. Tam, the Bay, and three bridges like a painting that changes with the sky. The dining room, also capturing the Bay view, carries the details forward with picture-hanging moldings and chair railing, while the eat-in kitchen — outfitted with a Viking stove — keeps that view going the entire time you cook. Because why would you ever want to look away? Downstairs, two more bedrooms and a full bath open onto the garden — private, peaceful, and yours — alongside a large laundry room and storage to keep everyday life easy. And then there's the magic tucked just beyond: follow the gravel path to an approximately 535 sq. foot detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath bonus space**, known as ‘The Cottage’, with its own full kitchen and a private front gardenette — guest suite, studio, rental income, or simply your favorite corner of the property, depending on the day. A two-car garage with an EV charger and solar panels rounds things out, while the location does the rest: minutes to Arlington Village, award-winning Kensington Hilltop Elementary School, Tilden's trails, and public transit. Some properties you tour. This one, you imagine yourself into — and once you do, it's hard to imagine anywhere else.
Welcome to 38 Highgate Road, a private five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath architectural retreat in one of Kensington’s most desirable enclaves. Set down from the street on a secluded 0.38-acre lot, this 3,843-square-foot home blends Mediterranean warmth with iconic Mid-Century character. High-end windows frame unobstructed panoramas of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Tamalpais, and San Francisco skyline. Recently renovated by Berkeley’s Averyl Interior Design, the home is approached through a water-conscious garden and private brick courtyard. Inside, varying-width white oak floors unite the living room, dining room, and newly renovated chef’s kitchen, appointed with Carrara marble countertops, Fireclay tile, and Rejuvenation hardware. A classic brick hallway with rich wood ceilings opens to a tranquil central atrium. Three spacious, view-filled bedrooms and office room anchor this level, including a serene primary suite with a designer bath and double shower. The renovated lower level offers two additional bedrooms, an updated full bath, soundproofing, insulation, and Green Building Supply cork flooring for acoustic comfort. Flexible and private, it is ideal for guests, extended family, a home office, gym, media room, or short/long term rental. The landscaped, level backyard offers ample space for dining, entertaining, play, and relaxation. Its flourishing orchard includes apple, pear, peach, apricot, and fig trees, while a remarkable 75-year-old grapevine-covered trellis provides history, character, and shade. Exceptionally private and peaceful, 38 Highgate is just down the street from Berkeley’s enchanting Blake Garden, moments from shops and neighborhood favorites along The Arlington, and convenient to commuter routes serving Berkeley and San Francisco.
First time on the market in 52 years, this sunny, cheerful home on a quiet street has been maintained but needs much updating. It has great bones and abundant potential so bring your vision to turn this wonderful Mid-Century into a gem! Level-in and almost entirely on one level. LR w/beamed vaulted ceilings, fireplace and built-in shelves. Random plank hardwood floors, spacious eat-in kitchen, attached garage with interior access. Some bay views. Only minutes to shops and restaurants in Kensington and Solano Ave, Colusa Circle, as well as to Tilden Park. Section 1 pest report is only $2715.
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.
A welcoming four-bedroom*, three-bath home, offering a comfortable and flexible layout across two levels, with inviting living spaces and a peaceful connection to the natural setting beyond. The main level features a light-filled living room with vaulted ceilings and French doors opening to a deck overlooking the backyard. The dining room has its own door to the same deck, creating an easy flow between the living spaces and outdoors. It is an inviting spot for morning coffee, a quiet moment with a book, or an evening meal while enjoying the peaceful backyard setting. The kitchen and all three bathrooms were updated prior to the current owners' purchase. A bedroom and full hall bathroom complete the main level, along with convenient interior access from the garage. Downstairs, the primary bedroom enjoys the privacy of its own ensuite full bathroom, while two additional bedrooms share a hall bathroom. Both bedrooms open to a small deck, offering another way to enjoy the peaceful setting. Beyond the decks, the backyard extends into a natural setting of trees and a creek. Deer occasionally make their way through the yard, adding an unexpected and delightful connection to nature. This inviting Kensington home offers a wonderful opportunity to create a space that feels uniquely your own. Located in a quiet, established neighborhood where neighbors know one another and look out for each other. Just minutes away, Young’s Market, Kensington Ace Hardware, and neighborhood eateries make everyday errands and dining convenient. Colusa Circle is also nearby, offering the popular Sunday Kensington Farmers Market. Local favorites include Colusa Market, Semifreddi’s Bakery, Kensington Circle Pub, Benchmark Pizzeria, With its close-knit community, local shops and restaurants, beautiful surroundings, and convenient access to Berkeley, El Cerrito, and the greater East Bay, this location offers a rare blend of small-town charm and everyday convenience. *Bed count differs. Buyer to investigate.

Kensington is located in California. Kensington, California has a population of 5,288. Kensington is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 33.15% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 35.9%.
The median household income in Kensington, California is $167,500. The median household income for the surrounding county is $110,455 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Kensington is 48.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 72.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 43 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 26.1 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.