Home | Contra Costa County | Canyon | 94516 | 190 Northern Railway
MLS: EB41117481 | Status: Active | Price: $695,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Bath | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1,360 | 7,659 | 1920 |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | EB41117481 |
| MLS Source | Bridge MLS |
| Days on Site | 180 |
| 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 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Pool | None, Pool - No |
| Style | Cabin |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | No Garage, Parking Area, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
Mark Hardwicke
BHG RE Reliance Partners
License #: 01352634
Phone: (510) 501-0713
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| 18 Conrad Ct | $750,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,196 | PendingDoNotShow |
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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 |
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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.