---
listing_id: EB41137689
status: Active
price: 1495000
beds: 5
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2330
sqft_lot: 8840
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1978
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "642 Beloit Ave"
city: Kensington
state: CA
zip: 94708
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9070855
lng: -122.2677011
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Tracy Sichterman"
list_office: "Berkeley Hills Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 520-0076"
list_agent_license: 01205767
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-06-19
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94708 | 642 Beloit Ave

642 Beloit Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

MLS: EB41137689 | Status: Active | Price: $1,495,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 2 /1 2,330 8,840 1978

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, June 20 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tracy Sichterman
Sunday, June 21 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tracy Sichterman

Remarks

Set high above Tilden Park’s lush canyon, this extraordinary retreat blends architectural beauty with immersive natural surroundings. Built in 1978 and reimagined by acclaimed sculptor Rob Firmin, it is 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 ope

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41137689
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Primary - Tile, Tub, Window
Kitchen Countertop - Stone, Hookups - Ice Maker, Island, Pantry, Skylight(s), Updated
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Gas Burning, Living Room, Stone
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Laundry Room
Heating Heat Pump, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Custom

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Converted, No Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Tracy Sichterman Linda Van Couvering
Berkeley Hills Realty Berkeley Hills Realty
License #: 01205767 License #: 01417020
Phone: (510) 520-0076 Phone: (510) 529-6677

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 0.80 mi 10
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 0.91 mi 9
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.24 mi 9
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 1.44 mi 7
Harding Elementary School public K-6 1.49 mi 6
Albany High School public 9-12 1.53 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.53 mi N/A
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.58 mi 10
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.69 mi 8
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 1.85 mi 9
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.93 mi 9
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 2.00 mi 6
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 2.09 mi 10
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 2.16 mi 9
Madera Elementary School public K-6 2.21 mi 10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 2.27 mi 5
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 2.32 mi 9
Cameron School public UG 2.36 mi N/A
Berkeley Special Education Preschool public UG 2.63 mi N/A
Berkeley Adult public UG 2.68 mi N/A

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
810 Pierce St $1,218,000 4 2 1,847 Active
1090 Cragmont Ave $1,498,000 3 2/1 2,783 Active
1464 Olympus Ave $1,199,000 4 2/1 1,886 Active
8505 Maiden Ln $1,698,000 4 3 2,699 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 19, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Tracy Sichterman, (510) 520-0076.