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609 Canon Dr Kensington, CA, 94708

Neighborhood: Upper Kensington

$1,950,000 Home for sale 5 beds 4 baths 3,292 sqft

Hidden in the East Bay Hills this enchanted homestead is surrounded by gardens visible from every room. Mature fruit trees, floral beds and a terraced hillside frame this dwelling. The light-filled main house offers nearly 3,300 sqft with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There are two primary bedrooms, one downstairs leads to the hot tub in the back deck. The spacious one upstairs has cathedral ceilings and a bath. Completing the second floor is a 400 sqft (approx) bright room used as an art studio. Currently owned by a renowned cookbook author, the house features a true “chef’s kitchen” designed with top-of-the-line appliances, ample prep and cooking space. An adjacent home office with floor-to-ceiling built-in shelves, was used as a writers' studio. And finally, an in-law unit with independent access features a 4th bathroom and has been well-loved as a space for guests. In coveted Kensington and next to Tilden Park, this oasis is just minutes from everything North Berkeley has to offer.
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Property details

3,292 sqft interior area
Property type
Home
Interior area
3,292 sqft
Land area
25,700 sqft (0.59 acres)
Price per sqft
$592/sqft
Days on Verhouse
792
Address
609 Canon Dr, Kensington, CA, 94708
City of California
Kensington
County
Contra Costa
Previous price
$1,950,000
nr.of parking places
2
Style
Other
Stories
2
Year Built
1948
Neighborhood
Upper Kensington
District
Kensington
Stories
Two Story
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Interior Features

11 rooms, 2 parking places
Beds
5
Baths
4
Floors
Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Tile
Stories
Two Story
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Property Condition
Existing
Parking
2
Garage & Parking
Detached
Rooms
11
# of fireplaces
1
Fireplaces
Living Room
Laundry Features
Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Heathing & Cooling
None, Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Kitchen features
Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Other rooms
In-Law Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen
Upper Level Features
1 Bath, 1 Bedroom
Amenities
Other
Appliances
Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Basement
Crawl Space, Partial

Listed by

Anna Bellomo, District Homes
Name
Anna Bellomo
License number
01822897
Brokerage company
District Homes
MLS #
40982269

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Exterior Features

Wood Shingles, Other construction and more
Roof
Shingle
Construction
Wood Shingles, Other
Building information
Model: Enchanted homestead!
Pool
None
Yard
Garden/Play, Terraced Down, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Lot details

TMK #570261003
Lot Description
Private
Parcel nr.
570261003

Upper Kensington neighborhood info

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People living in Upper Kensington

46%
Families with children
National average: 39%
37%
Non family households
196,994
Population
$123,313
Average Income

Age & gender

Median age 38 years
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Commute types

51% commute by car
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Education level

32% have professional education
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Number of employees

3% work in education and healthcare
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Vehicles available

43% have 1 vehicle
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Vehicles by gender

43% have 1 vehicle
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Housing market insights for

$1.36m
Neighborhood average
sales price*
$1.28m
Neighborhood median
sales price*
302
Number
of sales*

Housing type

56% are single detacheds
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Rooms

41% of the houses have 4 or 5 rooms
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Bedrooms

66% have 2 or 3 bedrooms
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Owners vs Renters

54% are owners
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13.33 / 20
Above Average
15-20
10-15
5-10
1-5
Walkability according to the National Walkability Index

Schools

2 schools with rating up to 8
School rating Distance
8
out of 10
Kensington Elementary School
90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708
Elementary School
0.814mi
School rating Distance
8
out of 10
Kensington Elementary School
90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708
0.814mi
NR
Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington
52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
0.903mi
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Price history

New Listing Feb 23, 2022

Upper Kensington Median sales price 2023

Bedrooms Med. price % of listings
1 bed $1.1m 3.45%
2 beds $1.25m 34.48%
3 beds $1.73m 37.93%
4 beds $1.83m 20.69%
5 beds $1.7m 3.45%
Date Event Price $/sqft Source
Feb 23, 2022 New Listing $1,950,000 592.35 MLS #40982269

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Frequently Asked Questions about 609 Canon Dr

What is 609 Canon Dr?

609 Canon Dr, Kensington, CA, 94708 is a single family home located in the Upper Kensington neighborhood in the city of Kensington, California with zipcode 94708. This single family home has 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms with an interior area of 3,292 sqft.

Which year was this home built?

This home was build in 1948.

What is the full address of this Home?

609 Canon Dr, Kensington, CA, 94708.

Are grocery stores nearby?

The closest grocery stores are Young's Market, 0.53 miles away and Colusa Market, 1.09 miles away.

What is the neighborhood like?

The Upper Kensington neighborhood has a population of 196,994, and 46% of the families have children. The median age is 38.93 years and 51% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 54% is owner.

Based on information from the bridgeMLS as of 04-27-2024. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Listing last updated on: Mar 02, 2022
Verhouse Last checked 2 minutes ago

609 Canon Dr, Kensington, CA, 94708 is a single family home located in the Upper Kensington neighborhood in the city of Kensington, California with zipcode 94708. This single family home has 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms with an interior area of 3,292 sqft on a 25,515 sqft sqft lot. This house was build in 1948.
The closest grocery stores are Young's Market, 0.53 miles away and Colusa Market, 1.09 miles away.
The Upper Kensington neighborhood has a population of 196,994, and 46% of the families have children. The median age is 38.93 years and 51% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 54% is owner.

*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.

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