NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Ridgewood Dr San Rafael, CA 94901

Sun Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,527,000 - $2,189,248

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,401 Sq Ft
$804/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 26, 2023

Last sale price $2,065,300 $860 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,898 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Ridge View
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Sun Valley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2023

Experience Marin County living with this stunning Rafael Highlands beauty! Built in 1964, this 2-story home offers 4br/3ba & approx 2,401 sqft of living space on nearly 7,085 sqft lot. The ideal grassy backyard has a pool & breathtaking views. The home's location is near the end of Ridgewood & backs to open space. This ideal layout includes an updated kitchen, dining room, & an open concept living room. Beautifully cared for by the prior occupant, this immaculate home boasts windows that frame the tree-lined street, while the fireplace casts a cozy glow in the evening. Easily access the inviting backyard to effortlessly extend the entertaining outdoors. The primary ensuite, 2 addl bedrooms, & a centrally located 2nd full bath offer an ideal floor plan. Downstairs, there's a 4th ensuite bedroom or a family room. Enjoy wonderful indoor/outdoor flow to the expansive backyard with lush level lawn & pool. A 2-car garage with a high-end storage system completes the picture. This home backs to open space with a deck that offers views of Mt Tam. A gate will access the Crestwood Trail behind the property, which connects to Ridgewood Fire Road w/trails leading to San Anselmo, Sun Valley, Terra Linda. Don't miss out on the chance to make this beautiful Rafael Highlands home your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

McCarthy + Moe Group

Compass License #01421997 Listed on: 03/29/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

April Smith

SFARMLS License #02030919

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 7,083 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ridge
  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,401 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Separate Bedroom Exit
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Cover

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • Rafael Highlands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-322-02

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

7,083 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Forbes Ave to R Elizabeth Way, L Ridgewood Dr
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1626
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cook Top, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Outside Access, Walk-In Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile
  • Price Per Square Foot: 860.18
  • Square Footage: 2401.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Stone Counter
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Cul-De-Sac
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Pool Cover, Solar Heat
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mt Tamalpais, Ridge

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: San Rafael City Schools

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010-322-02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7083.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1964

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Rafael City Schools
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2023
Closed on
Apr 17, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
McCarthy + Moe Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
April Smith
SFARMLS
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$2,065,300
Premium/Discount to List
$370,300
21.85%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,931,562

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$133,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,652,240
Outstanding Balance
$1,606,320
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$325,242

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,065,500 Old Republic Title
-- None Available
$1,100,000 California Land Title Marin
$1,018,000 California Land Title Marin
$575,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,652,240
Previous Owner $700,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/26/2023 04/26/23 Sold $2,065,300 +21.8% $860 / Sq Ft
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2023 03/29/23 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $706 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

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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
2026 $28,493 $2,191,696 $1,167,320 $1,024,376
2025 $28,493 $2,148,738 $1,144,440 $1,004,298
2024 $27,546 $2,106,606 $1,122,000 $984,606
2023 $23,340 $1,750,000 $1,100,000 $650,000
2022 $19,806 $1,527,299 $849,855 $677,444
2021 $19,489 $1,497,361 $833,197 $664,164
2020 $19,331 $1,482,013 $824,656 $657,357
2019 $18,657 $1,448,965 $808,493 $640,472
2018 $18,246 $1,400,957 $792,646 $608,311
2017 $17,531 $1,373,497 $777,110 $596,387
2016 $16,965 $1,346,574 $761,877 $584,697
2015 $15,672 $1,278,194 $721,410 $556,784
2014 $14,409 $1,194,574 $674,215 $520,359
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • McCarthy + Moe Group

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    McCarthy + Moe Group

    Compass

    (415) 295-6225

    4 in this area

    238 Total Sales

    McCarthy + Moe Group
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    April Smith

    SFARMLS

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 323018273

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 010-322-02

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Sun Valley

159 Ridgewood Dr, San Rafael, CA

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