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256 Lake Dr, Kensington, CA 94708, USA|Kensington
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| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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One-time.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Property details
| Lease terms | 1–12 months |
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About 256 Lake Dr
Ref: 378090 You will love the serenity of Berkeley Hills. The art-filled house itself has all that's needed to make yourself comfortable at home. Grab a local wine and dine on the balcony to enjoy a great view of the Bay. Read or soak up the sun in the courtyard. Or curl up by the fireplace with a hot cup of coffee or tea! This beautiful furnished 2-bedroom house features wooden floors, archways, open-space, high ceilings, lots of light, original artwork, dream kitchen, recently renovated. It is fully-equipped, with all amenities. - Designer Kitchen. All-granite counters, lots of storage space in beautiful cherry wood cabinets/drawers. Raised granite-top center aisle kitchen table (with 4 bar stools). Multi-shelved pantry. Large refrigerator/freezer, stove with 4-burners & grill. Built-in wine refrigerator. D/W, disposal, double sinks, drinking-water filter, microwave. - Dining area. Dining room table has extension leaf that can accommodate 8-10. - Master Bedroom. Queen bed. 3 windows, ceiling fan, 2 closets (1 large), 2 antique dressers. - Second bedroom. Double bed. 2 windows, 1 closet, 1 dresser. - Bathroom. Large all-tiled bathroom, with large soaking tub. Spacious glass-entry oversized stall shower. Cherry-wood bathroom cabinets. - Interior Courtyard. Enclosed, private. Bench, table, chairs, 2 deck lounging chairs. - Deck. Large redwood-railed deck facing western Bay Views and sunsets. Dining table (with 4 chairs) and umbrella for outdoor cuisine -- with views. Accessed from living room and kitchen. 2 deck lounging chairs. - Washer & dryer - Instant hot water system - Sound System with ceiling-mounted speakers throughout - 50-inch TV, latest Hi Def 4K wall-mounted (DirectTV, Internet) - Fireplace. - Off-street parking for 2 cars - Large attic storage - Bay Views Next to Parks. Steps away from the beautiful Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Park trails, lakes and nature areas for hiking, running, biking, swimming. Located on a low-traffic, flat, quiet residential street. Home located in Kensington -- adjacent to Berkeley border. Top public 'Kensington Hilltop Elementary' School, connected via beautiful half-mile walking trail (spectacular eastern views, part of Wildcat Canyon Park). Half-mile from Kensington small-town stores, including Young's Market, Country Cheese, Arlington Wines, nail salon, bank, restaurant, gas station. Minutes from downtown Berkeley. Many Public Transportation Options: Short drive to the UC Berkeley Campus (12 minutes). 1 block from the #67 Berkeley/BART Bus Stop, Downtown Berkeley/BART, Solano Avenue shops, Gourmet Ghetto, El Cerrito Plaza/BART. Also #65 Bus (to UC Cal), #7 (to Berkeley/UC/BART). 10 minute drive to BART (28 minutes to SF on BART). Biking or walking to UC Cal (2.7 miles). This is a beautiful and private fully furnished, tastefully decorated, art-filled home at the top of the hills, short walk to Tilden Park -- in a very desirable, low traffic, quiet neighborhood. HomeSuite is a furnished housing provider where on-demand housing meets concierge level service. Contact us today to book your dream rental. Toll free: (800) 953-0586 Email: sales_support@yourhomesuite.com All HomeSuite properties come fully-furnished and have at least a 30 day minimum lease term (see below for minimum lease term of this specific unit) Prices subject to change for different lengths of stay or times of the year. Please inquire with more details to get a quote. Additional Property Information Below: Move In Dat..
Address details
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94708 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Kensington
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Kensington
Kensington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,627 |
| September 2024 | $2,627 |
| February 2026 | $2,409 |
| March 2026 | $2,295 |
| April 2026 | $2,295 |
| May 2026 | $2,119 |
| June 2026 | $2,165 |
| July 2026 | $1,895 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | $2,349 |
| March 2026 | $2,295 |
| April 2026 | $2,295 |
| May 2026 | $2,119 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 9 years ago | $5,175 |
Schools near 256 Lake Dr
Kensington Elementary School
90 highland blvd
kensington, CA, 94708
K-6Public
B+
Balboa Children's Center
1001 s 57th st
richmond, CA, 94804
PKPublic
West County Mandarin
1575 mann dr
pinole, CA, 94564
K-6Public
B
Vista Virtual Academy
2625 barnard rd
san pablo, CA, 94806
K-12Public
B+
Canyon Elementary School
187 pinehurst rd
canyon, CA, 94516
K-8Public
A
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Neighborhood
Kensington | Kensington, CA
Getting around Kensington near 256 Lake Dr
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 256 Lake Dr, Kensington
Groceries
1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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