Seller's Agent in 2020
Donna Goldman
Compass
(415) 458-3500
5 in this area
81 Total Sales
17 Upper Ames Ave Ross, CA 94957
Estimated Value: $4,714,000 - $4,990,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,870
Sq Ft
$1,692/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sun or Florida Room
- Ross Elementary School Rated A+
- Traditional Architecture
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of August 2020Graced with mature gardens and all-day sun on a quiet cul-de-sac just off Shady Lane, this home exudes timeless charm. Its classic floor plan with easy indoor/outdoor access includes a large formal living room with a fireplace with two sets of French doors leading to the level yard, a formal dining room opening onto an inviting screened-in porch, a kitchen and a powder room. A 2-car garage is just off the kitchen. Upstairs you'll find the owner's suite with a fireplace and a large, walk-in closet with built-ins. Two additional generous bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath. Also upstairs is the laundry room and a separate, serene office with built-ins and an expansive view. The property's truly special location enables an ideal micro-climate'' due to its siting and south-facing exposure. In one of the most desirable streets in Ross! Around the corner from the award-winning Ross K-8 School, the Branson School, Phoenix Lake and hiking and biking trails galore!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $50,941
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 0.55 Acre Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- 5 Open Parking Spaces
Property Views
- Woods
- Hills
- Forest
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,870 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
- Security System Owned
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Utilities
- Central Heating
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 073-181-14
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 2020
Sold by
Welch Richard and Welch Alyson
Bought by
Welch Richard S and Welch Alyson S
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 8, 2020
Closed on
Jul 28, 2020
Sold by
Kiss Patrick M and Kiss Jennifer S
Bought by
Welch Richard and Welch Alyson
Seller's Agent
Donna Goldman
Compass
List Price
$3,850,000
Sold Price
$3,850,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,200,891
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,654,547
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 8, 2013
Sold by
Drosihn Kira
Bought by
Kiss Patrick M and Kiss Jennifer S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 28, 2006
Sold by
Matthews Kira Drosihn
Bought by
Drosihn Kira and Matthews Kira Drosihn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 2, 2004
Sold by
Drosihn Kira
Bought by
Drosihn Kira
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 8, 2004
Sold by
Drosihn Kira and Shore Kira
Bought by
Drosihn Kira
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 2002
Sold by
Faraday Jeffrey
Bought by
Shore Kira
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Richard S | -- | None Available | |
| Welch Richard | $3,850,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Kiss Patrick M | $2,650,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Drosihn Kira | -- | California Land Title Marin | |
| Matthews Kira Drosihn | -- | California Land Title Marin | |
| Matthews Kira Drosihn | -- | California Land Title Marin | |
| Drosihn Kira | -- | -- | |
| Drosihn Kira | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Shore Kira | $2,384,500 | -- | |
| Faraday Jeffrey | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Welch Richard | $2,500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kiss Patrick M | $1,400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Matthews Kira Drosihn | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Shore Kira | $775,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2020 08/11/20 | Sold | $3,850,000 | 0.0% | $1,341 / Sq Ft |
| 07/14/2020 07/14/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/08/2020 07/08/20 | For Sale | $3,850,000 | -- | $1,341 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $50,941 | $4,167,317 | $2,489,566 | $1,677,751 |
| 2024 | $50,941 | $4,085,620 | $2,440,760 | $1,644,860 |
| 2023 | $50,124 | $4,005,540 | $2,392,920 | $1,612,620 |
| 2022 | $48,813 | $3,927,000 | $2,346,000 | $1,581,000 |
| 2021 | $48,018 | $3,850,000 | $2,300,000 | $1,550,000 |
| 2020 | $37,516 | $2,975,349 | $1,773,387 | $1,201,962 |
| 2019 | $36,338 | $2,917,028 | $1,738,626 | $1,178,402 |
| 2018 | $35,995 | $2,859,844 | $1,704,543 | $1,155,301 |
| 2017 | $35,286 | $2,803,771 | $1,671,122 | $1,132,649 |
| 2016 | $33,699 | $2,748,807 | $1,638,362 | $1,110,445 |
| 2015 | $32,712 | $2,707,531 | $1,613,760 | $1,093,771 |
| 2014 | $31,431 | $2,654,496 | $1,582,150 | $1,072,346 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Donna Goldman
Map
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)
MLS Number: 22015339
APN: 073-181-14
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