From its sleek lines and elegant geometry to its distinctive Art Deco materials and motifs, this large and gracious 1937 residence makes a unique architectural statement in its peaceful Kensington neighborhood. Past the covered entry flanked by rounded walls, tall columns, and geometric glass block walls, the wide front door leads through the foyer and living room to a wisteria-draped balcony overlooking a deep rear landscape and splendid bay, bridge, and city views. In the living room, sculptural curved walls cast warm light upward; the broad mirror above the fireplace reflects the sweeping views. The dining room window wall shares the balcony and western vista; the kitchen features a leafy, framed Golden Gate Bridge. A versatile bedroom suite, corner office, powder room, and large laundry room with deck and steps to a lower patio complete the main level. Ascend the circular staircase with its graceful railing and porthole window to the upper bedroom suite with a wraparound view roof deck, hall bathroom, and two more charming bedrooms. Off the foyer, the lower staircase winds down to the recreation room, project/art room, and an old-fashioned workshop. Outside, the deep, fenced, gently terraced spaces of this exceptional third-acre site invite your vision, offering broad patios, wooded glades, sunny planting areas, and a lighted shed for gardening, parties, and play. Loved by the same family for over half a century and recently renewed with deep respect for its period details, this extraordinary property beckons lovers of architecture to the pleasures and conveniences of Kensington Village and the hills.
Property Details
Price:
$1,995,000
MLS #:
41133577
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
ARLINGTON ACRES
Listed Date:
May 5, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,157
Lot Size:
14,720 sqft / 0.34 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1937
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Schools
School District:
West Contra Costa
Interior
Appliances
GWH
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Flooring
VINY, CONC, WOOD
Heating
FA, GAS
Levels
C
Exterior
Accessibility Features
NO
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
STC
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
DK, PTO
Roof
SHN
View
BA, BR
Financial
Map
Community
- Address36 Highgate Rd Kensington CA
- SubdivisionARLINGTON ACRES
- CityKensington
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94707
Subdivisions in Kensington
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Kensington as of May 09, 2026
16
Single Family Listed
47
Avg DOM
707
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,343,844
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the ARLINGTON ACRES subdivision, 36 Highgate Rd Kensington CA is a Single Family for sale in Kensington, CA, 94707. It is listed for $1,995,000 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,157 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1937. The current price per square foot is $632. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Kensington is $707. The average listing price for Single Family in Kensington is $1,343,844.
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