1 Garden Dr, Kensington, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$2,800,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

One-level circa 1954 Mid-century modern Kensington home with glorious unobstructed panoramic Bay views. Set in private, over 1/3 acre magical garden filled with colorful flowers, this home is a rare find. Prepare to be wowed by this custom-built original, located at the convergence of two cul-de-sacs. With floor-to-ceiling windows, wood paneling, and beamed ceilings, this light and welcoming home has a great feeling of spaciousness and privacy. Level out access to stunning patio with a waterfall, and a tiered garden graced by Japanese maples, cherry trees, mature redwood trees, rhododendrons, and a profusion of flowers. More great features include: Interior access 2-car garage with work bench, semi-circle driveway, owned solar panels, new roof 2021, new forced air furnace and AC 2021, glassed-in patio off primary suite. Near Kensington School Trail and Tilden Park, and a block from the bus stop for the 67 to Berkeley BART! Don't miss this one of a kind opportunity.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1 Garden Dr

General

Sold For: $2,800,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41097404
Added to Site: 253 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Family Room, Study, Pantry
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Gas, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Bamboo

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Shower Stall
Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Pantry, Refrigerator
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Additional Information

Pool: Yes
Pool Description: None, Solar Heat

Exterior

Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: Upper Kensington
Driving Directions: Kenyon to Purdue to Garden

School Information

School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Elem School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
Roof: Other
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 2,306 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1954

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Tamalpais
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Dimensions: 20038
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $848

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5720700110

Listed by Red Oak Realty, Todd Hodson and Red Oak Realty, Tania Balazs Jacard
Sold by KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman

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— 1 Garden Dr —

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Red Oak Realty
Tania Balazs Jacard

Red Oak Realty

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Schools

Schools serving 1 Garden Dr

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Kensington Elementary School 90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708	K-6	0.3 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	7-8	1.8 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	9-12	1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1 Garden Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/06/2025

Sold

$2,800,000

43.15%

MLS

5/14/2025

Listed

$1,956,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Total Bath

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Beds
2
Total Baths

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Beds
3
Total Baths

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Beds
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Total Baths

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Beds
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Total Baths

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