$1,730,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,486 Sq Ft
5,702 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,164 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Wade Thomas Elementary School Rated A
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of August 2025

Arguably the crown jewel of the beloved Santa Margarita neighborhood, this enchanting home blends the timeless allure of 1940s Santa Barbara-style with the ease and sophistication of modern living. Thoughtfully curated throughout, it features a stunning kitchen and luxurious bathrooms designed by Sandra Bird Design, rich hardwood floors, elegant crown molding and baseboards, Anderson windows, a cozy gas-insert fireplace, and a whole-home sound system that extends outdoors. Bathed in natural light thanks to ideal orientation, every window frames a peaceful view. Lush wrap-around patios create a seamless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor serenity, all within a fully fenced and private setting. Perfectly positioned on the border of San Anselmo, you're tucked between San Rafael's charming West End and the lively heart of Downtown San Anselmooffering the best of both towns right outside your doorstep.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Moren

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01922755 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Upton

Compass License #02077214

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,668

Year Built

  • Built in 1945 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,702 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,486 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-252-05

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,668

Year Built

Built in 1945 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: From 101: West on 3rd or 4th St to Miracle Mile. Turn right on Santa Margarita, left on Tamal Vista.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1309
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Spanish
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1486.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Insert, Living Room
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Fencing: Back Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010-252-05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5702.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1945

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
Guild Siegel Living Trust and Guild Anthony D
Bought by
Becker Ruvolo 2024 Trust and Ruvolo
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Moren
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Julie Upton
Compass
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,730,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-3.62%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-81.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Guild Anthony and Seigel Elizabeth J
Bought by
Guild Anthony D and Siegel Elizabeth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2020
Sold by
Guild Anthony and Siegel Elizabeth J
Bought by
Guild Anthony D and Siegel Elizabeth J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2017
Closed on
May 15, 2017
Sold by
Murphy Michael P and Murphy Margaret A
Bought by
Guild Anthony and Siegel Elizabeth J
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Daly
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Moren
Golden Gate Sotheby's
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$1,375,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.17%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2009
Sold by
Murphy Michael P and Murphy Margaret A
Bought by
Murphy Michael P and Murphy Margaret A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2008
Sold by
Murphy Michael P and Murphy Margaret A
Bought by
Murphy Michael P and Murphy Margaret A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1995
Sold by
Ewing Robert B and Kelleher Koreen
Bought by
Murphy Michael P and Murphy Margaret A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,300
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,730,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $1,375,000 Stewart Title Of Califronia
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $347,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $640,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $274,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $389,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $394,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $360,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $312,300 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $1,730,000 -3.6% $1,164 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $1,795,000 +30.5% $1,208 / Sq Ft
06/01/2017 06/01/17 Sold $1,375,000 0.0% $925 / Sq Ft
05/25/2017 05/25/17 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2017 04/16/17 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $925 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $20,668 $1,633,299 $1,044,504 $588,795
2024 $20,668 $1,601,282 $1,024,029 $577,253
2023 $20,376 $1,569,884 $1,003,950 $565,934
2022 $19,196 $1,539,106 $984,267 $554,839
2021 $18,896 $1,508,932 $964,971 $543,961
2020 $18,810 $1,493,466 $955,080 $538,386
2019 $9,190 $1,452,428 $936,360 $516,068
2018 $18,051 $1,399,440 $918,000 $481,440
2017 $7,876 $563,490 $286,802 $276,688
2016 $7,607 $552,442 $281,179 $271,263
2015 $7,272 $544,148 $276,957 $267,191
2014 $6,717 $510,942 $271,533 $239,409
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325062942

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 010-252-05