$795,000

190 Northern Railway, Canyon, CA 94516

3 beds |
1 bath |
1,360 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
3,485sqft lot
—— car garage
$585/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

Property Description

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, illuminated footpath that winds through the trees, the home feels both secluded and alive with its surroundings. Once rumored to host musicians of the psychedelic era, it remains infused with that spirit of originality and calm. Inside, rustic board-and-batten rooms open to forest-view decks. The kitchen’s vintage Wedgewood stove and peace-sign floor recall Canyon’s freewheeling past, while the window-wrapped living room and river-rock fireplace invite reflection and connection. Three bedrooms are linked by ship-style ladders, adding to the home’s character and sense of adventure. Water is drawn from a private spring; electricity and propane service the essentials. The meditation loft above the washhouse (with washer & dryer) provides a quiet refuge for writing, painting, or simply listening to the seasonal creek. Just minutes to Moraga, Oakland, and San Francisco, yet a world apart, with an authentic blend of history, artistry, and nature.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 14, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: BHG RE Reliance Partners : 510-868-1400
Listing Agent:: Mark Hardwicke : 510-501-0713
MLS ID:: 41117481

General: Dining AreaOffice
Appliances: Gas RangeRefrigeratorDryerWasherWater Filter SystemTankless Water Heater
Laundry: DryerLaundry RoomWasher
Flooring: Wood
A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: ElectricFireplace(s)
Fireplace: InsertLiving RoomWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Style: Cabin
Pool: None
Parking: Parking Lot

Roofing: Shingle
General: Wood ShinglesThree or More Stories

County: Contra Costa

Zoning: 2571500327
View: CanyonTrees/Woods

Utilities: Other Water/SewerNo Solar
Water: PrivateOther
Sewer: Other

This listing courtesy of Mark Hardwicke, BHG RE Reliance Partners

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Location

Schools Nearby

Miramonte High School

750 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA, 94563

Grades 9-12

1.24 miles away

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