601 Canon Dr

2,912 Sq. Ft.
$587 / Sq. Ft.
2,912
Sq. Ft.
$587
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A Gracious and lovely delightful home on a magical picturesque lush mostly flat beautifully landscaped parcel. Located one block from Grizzley Peak Blvd and one block from an entrance to Tilden park. First time on the market in 60 years. The home sits gracefully at the end of a long driveway surrounded by mature landscaping. There are three bedrooms on the first floor and a spacious primary bedroom retreat/suite with a full office and windows framing the garden views on the second story. The home...A Gracious and lovely delightful home on a magical picturesque lush mostly flat beautifully landscaped parcel. Located one block from Grizzley Peak Blvd and one block from an entrance to Tilden park. First time on the market in 60 years. The home sits gracefully at the end of a long driveway surrounded by mature landscaping. There are three bedrooms on the first floor and a spacious primary bedroom retreat/suite with a full office and windows framing the garden views on the second story. The home also has a formal dining room, living room, eat in kitchen and large library/family room. There are four fireplaces in the home, including the upstairs and downstairs primary bedrooms. The backyard features a patio and a Tiki hut for shade and outdoor dining. This home and yard are a peaceful retreat! It's also an active lifestyle location with convenient services, easy commute (short #67 route to Berkeley BART) and park access for hiking and biking.

Property Details for 601 Canon Drive

City
KENSINGTON
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY WOODS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Workshop in Garage, Guest, Garage Facing Front
View
Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 06/26/2025 01:31 PM

Property Details for 601 Canon Drive

StatusSold
MLS #41096506
Days on Compass20
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,800 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker, Laura Abrams, DRE #01272382

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., Marianne Scott, DRE #01924674

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Building Information for 601 Canon Drive

Stories2Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,800 SF

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Property Information for 601 Canon Drive

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Den, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Library, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room, Library, Office, Kitchen, LivingRoom, Primary Bedroom
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas, Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, All Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Raised, Slab
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Primary Bedrm Retreat
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Partial Fence, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 20800
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20800.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2912
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Dog Run, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Patio Covered, Side Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Shed(s), Front Porch, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Porch, Private
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Acres: 0.48
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Grizzley Peak Blvd/ Canon
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-261-001-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 601 Canon Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41096506

$1,710,000
Jun 18, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41096506

$1,710,000
Jun 18, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41096506

$1,710,000
Jun 16, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1663568232

$1,710,000
May 27, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41096506

May 27, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41096506

May 27, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41096506

May 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41096506

$1,595,000
May 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41096506

$1,595,000
May 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41096506

$1,595,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41096506

$1,710,000
06/18/2025

Sold

EBRD #41096506

$1,710,000
06/18/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41096506

$1,710,000
06/16/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1663568232

$1,710,000
05/27/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41096506

05/27/2025

Pending

EBRD #41096506

05/27/2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41096506

05/07/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41096506

$1,595,000
05/07/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41096506

$1,595,000
05/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41096506

$1,595,000

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Public Records for 601 Canon Drive

Taxable ValueLand$56,605Additions$164,859Total$221,464
Tax Record2025$4,820 ($402 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,912 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,912 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1952ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-261-001-4

Schools near 601 Canon 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 Coldwell Banker, Laura Abrams, DRE #01272382

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