642 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

$1,800,000
: 5
BD
: 3
BA
: 2,330
SqFt

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Listed by Tracy Sichterman, (510) 520-0076 from Berkeley Hills Realty
(If provided) CoList: Linda Van Couvering from Berkeley Hills Realty

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Sold Price: $1,800,000
List Price: $1,495,000
Closing Date: Jul 27, 2026
MLS#: EB41137689
Status: SOLD
Levels: Three or More Stories
Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Sqft. of Residence: 2,330
Lot Size: 8,840
Listing Area: Kensington
Year Built: 1978

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Property Description

Set in a neighborhood with a rich community of Kensington kids and active adults, this architectural retreat is immersed in natural surroundings. Built in 1978 and reimagined by sculptor Rob Firmin, it's a private mountain lodge among the treetops, where expansive views and abundant natural light create a sense of serenity just minutes from the Bay Area's cultural and culinary amenities. Firmin's renovation opened walls, expanded sightlines, and strengthened connections between living spaces, resulting in a home that feels both intimate and expansive. Nearly every room is oriented toward the canyon, with soaring hawks, rustling trees, and ever-changing light becoming part of daily life. The dramatic living room is anchored by a monumental stone fireplace beneath vaulted wood ceilings and skylights that flood the space with natural light. The adjacent chef's kitchen combines luxury appliances, including a Café French-door double wall oven and five-burner gas cooktop, with richly veined stone countertops and generous workspaces designed for effortless entertaining. The dining area captures breathtaking canyon views, and the deck beckons outdoor dining or morning coffee. Three of the home's five bedrooms enjoy direct access to canyon-facing decks. On the lower level, a bedroom op

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Additional Information

Acres: 0.20
Bathroom Features: Window, Tub, Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Primary - Tile
Exterior Features: Siding - Wood
Fireplace Description: Gas Burning, Living Room, Stone
Foundation: Post and Pier
Garage Parking: No Garage, Converted
Heating System: Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
Laundry Facilities: Gas Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer, Dryer
Levels: Three or More Stories
Living Area: 2,330
Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
Lot Size: 8,840
Neighborhood: Kensington
Other Rooms: Storage
Pool Description: Pool - No, None
Roof: Composition
Style: Custom
Unincorporated Yn: Yes
View: Hills, Panoramic, Canyon View

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