21 Norwood Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707

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21 Norwood Avenue,Kensington, CA 94707
$1,495,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,737 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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    02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
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Listed by: megan micco(510) 708-9952
Office: compass
MLS#:41126115
Source:CAREIL

Price summary

  • Price:$1,495,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$860.68

About this home

Designed in 1957 by Harry Nakahara, a Bay Area mid-century modernist and protégé of John Carl Warnecke, this upper Kensington gem embodies the belief that architecture should respond to its landscape rather than overpower it. Much of the home remains in original condition, and the warmth of wood set against textural concrete, and the quality of light moving through the rooms, feel as deliberate today as they did at its completion. The living room announces this immediately: floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping Bay and Marin Headland views, while mahogany-paneled walls, beamed ceilings, and refinished hardwood floors create an atmosphere that rewards an unhurried life. The eat-in kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with a breakfast bar, every improvement made in service of the original architecture rather than in spite of it. The expansive deck was made for sunset gatherings, its panoramic views shifting through their colors as friends linger and the evening settles in. The...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1957
  • Listing ID #:41126115
  • Added:2 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 13, 2026 at 08:39 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Description:Dining Area
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living area:1,737 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Central Forced Air

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1957
  • Building area:1,737 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.19 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level, Sloped Down
  • Construction Materials:Composition Shingles, Siding - Wood
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Fenced Yard
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:City/Public
  • Sewer:Sewer - Public

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,495,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$860.68

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Parking description:2 Car Carport
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