$1,488,000

148 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,232 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1953
4,356sqft lot
2 car garage
$667/sqft
Listed 8 days ago

Property Description

An unassuming treasure 148 Highland Blvd offers sweeping panoramic views that unfold the moment you enter. A 1950s post-and-beam modernist home w/ soaring ceilings, walls of glass, & exposed wood beams, blurring the line between indoors & out. Inspired by Joseph Eichler, it is a celebration of simplicity, natural materials, & a deep connection to nature. Living and dining spaces flow to a sunset-ready view deck, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace w/Heath Ceramics tile. Flexible 3–4 bedrooms and 3 baths include a serene primary retreat and a second principal suite. Original midcentury details are preserved and enhanced w/ terrazzo, Heath tile, rich wood, and original Herman Miller lighting. Modern upgrades include efficient 3 zone heat heating, heated kitchen and lower bath floors, retractable deck shade, partial electrical, thermoset-coated type roof, and a compliant sewer lateral. The elegant garden balances fire resilience w/ design. Steps from Kensington Hilltop Elementary, Kensington Park, Tilden Trails, and near shops and dining, this rare modern retreat perfectly unites architectural authenticity and natural beauty.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 4, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 13, 2026 at 2:08AM
Listing Office:: Compass : 510-470-9096
Listing Agent:: Ruth Frassetto : 510-697-8606
MLS ID:: 41125936

General: Formal Dining RoomBreakfast Bar
Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDryerWasherGas Water Heater
Laundry: Laundry Room
Flooring: HardwoodTileCarpet
A/C: None
Heating: Zoned
Fireplace: BrickLiving RoomWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: Garden/PlayLandscape BackLandscape FrontLow Maintenance
Style: Mid Century Modern
Pool: None
Parking: Carport - 2 Or More

General: Wood Siding2Concrete Perimeter

Originating MLS: Paragon
School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
County: Contra Costa

Zoning: 5720900090
View: BayBay BridgeCity LightsDowntownGolden Gate BridgePanoramicSan FranciscoMt Tamalpais
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: No Solar

Source: Paragon

This listing courtesy of Ruth Frassetto , Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

Kensington Elementary School

90 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA, 94708

Grades KG-6

0.24 miles away

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

7125 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 7-8

1.70 miles away

El Cerrito High School

540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 9-12

0.98 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.