2,306 Sq. Ft.
$1,214 / Sq. Ft.
2,306
Sq. Ft.
$1,214
per Sq. Ft.

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,...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.
  1. Listed by Todd Hodson • DRE #00909437 • Red Oak Realty
  2. Listed by Tania Balazs Jacard • DRE #01469906 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 1 Garden Drive

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER KENSINGTON
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mid Century Modern
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Tamalpais
LISTING UPDATED: 06/07/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1 Garden Drive

StatusSold
MLS #41097404
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,038 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Todd Hodson, DRE #00909437; Red Oak Realty, Tania Balazs Jacard, DRE #01469906

Sold By KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; KW Advisors East Bay, Rachel Trowbridge Saunders, DRE #02030980

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Building Information for 1 Garden Drive

Stories1Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,038 SF

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Property Information for 1 Garden Drive

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas (FireplaceFeatures), Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Bamboo
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Study
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas, Central
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: SolarHeat
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s), All Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 20038
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20038.0
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2306
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Patio Covered, Sprinklers Automatic, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Partial Fence
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Acres: 0.46
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Kenyon to Purdue to Garden
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 572-070-011-0
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 1 Garden Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 6, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41097404

$2,800,000
Jun 6, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41097404

$2,800,000
May 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1559111119

$2,800,000

+8.0% / yr

May 28, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41097404

May 28, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41097404

May 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41097404

$1,956,000
May 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41097404

$1,956,000
Jun 11, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551018614

$1,300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/06/2025

Sold

EBRD #41097404

$2,800,000
06/06/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41097404

$2,800,000
05/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1559111119

$2,800,000

+8.0% / yr

05/28/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41097404

05/28/2025

Pending

EBRD #41097404

05/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41097404

$1,956,000
05/14/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41097404

$1,956,000
06/11/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551018614

$1,300,000

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Public Records for 1 Garden Drive

Taxable ValueLand$1,201,846Additions$360,551Total$1,562,397
Tax Record2025$22,208 ($1,851 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,306 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,306 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1959ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN572-070-011-0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1 Garden Drive

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Todd Hodson, DRE #00909437; Red Oak Realty, Tania Balazs Jacard, DRE #01469906

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