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listing_id: EB41117481
status: Active
price: 695000
beds: 3
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1360
sqft_lot: 7659
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1920
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "190 Northern Railway"
city: Canyon
state: CA
zip: 94516
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.8287762
lng: -122.1627244
days_on_market: 180
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Mark Hardwicke"
list_office: "BHG RE Reliance Partners"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 501-0713"
list_agent_license: 01352634
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-05-13
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Canyon | 94516 | 190 Northern Railway

190 Northern Railway, Canyon, CA 94516

MLS: EB41117481 | Status: Active | Price: $695,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 1 1,360 7,659 1920

Remarks

Hidden in the wooded folds between Oakland and Moraga, this former Stationmaster’s home is one of Canyon’s most eclectic retreats, a redwood cabin perched above a ravine where light, air, and creativity converge. Reached by a narrow, winding footpath through the trees, the setting is intentionally secluded and deeply connected to its surroundings. Inside, rustic board-and-batten rooms open to forest-view decks, with a vintage Wedgewood stove and a river-rock fireplace anchoring the main living spaces. Three bedrooms are linked by ship-style ladders, reinforcing the home’s unconventional layout and sense of adventure. Water flows from a private spring, with electrical and propane service supporting daily living. A separate meditation loft above the washhouse offers a quiet space for writing, painting, or reflection. This is a property for those seeking something outside the ordinary - an authentic blend of history, artistry, and nature. Just minutes from Moraga, Oakland, and San Francisco, yet a world apart.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41117481
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 180

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s)
Appliances Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Dining Area
Fireplace Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Wood
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Electric

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Cabin

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, Parking Area, Garage: 0 Car(s)

Contact Information

Mark Hardwicke
BHG RE Reliance Partners
License #: 01352634
Phone: (510) 501-0713

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Canyon Elementary School public K-8 0.08 mi 8
Miramonte High School public 9-12 1.20 mi 10
Del Rey Elementary School public K-5 1.31 mi 9
Orinda Intermediate School public 6-8 1.78 mi 10
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School public 6-8 1.84 mi 9
Los Perales Elementary School public K-5 1.89 mi 9
Skyline High School public 9-12 2.04 mi 6
Montera Middle School public 6-8 2.22 mi 7
Joaquin Miller Elementary School public K-5 2.24 mi 6
Camino Pablo Elementary School public K-5 2.30 mi 9
Carl B. Munck Elementary School public K-5 2.42 mi 5
Redwood Heights Elementary School public K-5 2.50 mi 9
Donald L. Rheem Elementary School public K-5 2.66 mi 8
Thornhill Elementary School public K-5 2.69 mi 8
Montclair Elementary School public K-5 2.78 mi 7
Glorietta Elementary School public K-5 2.97 mi 10
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 3.11 mi 4
Bret Harte Middle School public 6,7,8,9 3.15 mi 3
Sequoia Elementary School public K-5 3.20 mi 7
Campolindo High School public 9-12 3.27 mi 10

Nearby Homes

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6334 Doran Dr $799,000 3 2/1 1,532 PendingDoNotShow
6725 Moore Dr $699,000 2 1 1,172 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 13, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Mark Hardwicke, (510) 501-0713.