NOT LISTED FOR SALE

177 Bret Harte Rd San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,856,000 - $3,030,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,509 Sq Ft
$695/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2019

Last sale price $2,030,000 $579 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,950/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • 1.8 Acre Lot
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2019

An absolutely breathtaking 280 degree view from the Bay to Mt Tam showcasing the valley below from this level lot with an architecturally spectacular home. In the style of Frank Lloyd Wright this home sits on 2 lots totaling almost 2 acres with a Larry Halpern garden and pond. Custom built with sophisticated style and finishes that are in keeping with the classic lines of the house. Just minutes from Greenbrae, Larkspur Ferry, the 101 & shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Narodny Team

Alamere Real Estate License #01942938 Listed on: 06/26/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Mulholland

Outpost Real Estate License #01923361

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,760

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 1.8 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,509 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sunken Shower or Bathtub
  • Split Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Sink Near Laundry

Parking

  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Carport Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-252-11

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,760

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: 101, exit Sir Francis Drake, R on La Cuesta, L on Paseo Way, R on Altura, R on Bret Harte Rd.
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.7964
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary, Craftsman
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Accessibility Features: NAVI
  • Flooring: Concrete, Carpet, LVYN
  • Price Per Square Foot: 578.51
  • Square Footage: 3509
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Split Bath, Sunken Tub, Other
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Family Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room
  • Room Type: Den, Guest Quarters
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Wood, Other
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Roof: Shingle, Tar/Gravel
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Bay, City, Mountains, Panoramic, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered
  • Carport Spaces: 3
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 6
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gravel, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Available, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room, Sink

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 013-252-11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 78251

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1953

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Heller Timothy S
Bought by
Heller Timothy S and Heller Rose Marie
Current Estimated Value
$2,323,078

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2019
Closed on
Sep 13, 2019
Sold by
Heller Timothy S
Bought by
Heller Nathaniel J
Seller's Agent
Narodny Team
Alamere Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Mulholland
Outpost Real Estate
List Price
$2,030,000
Sold Price
$2,030,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Outstanding Balance
$77,747
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,361,992
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Heller Timothy S -- None Available
Heller Nathaniel J $576,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Heller Timothy S -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Heller Timothy S $90,000
Open Heller Nathaniel J $900,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Sold $2,030,000 0.0% $579 / Sq Ft
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2019 06/26/19 For Sale $2,030,000 -- $579 / 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 $20,760 $1,540,294 $952,556 $587,738
2024 $20,760 $1,510,097 $933,882 $576,215
2023 $20,534 $1,480,493 $915,574 $564,919
2022 $19,327 $1,451,464 $897,622 $553,842
2021 $18,958 $1,423,014 $880,027 $542,987
2020 $18,746 $1,408,424 $871,005 $537,419
2019 $5,213 $295,570 $104,923 $190,647
2018 $5,022 $289,775 $102,866 $186,909
2017 $4,803 $284,095 $100,850 $183,245
2016 $4,599 $278,526 $98,873 $179,653
2015 $4,384 $274,341 $97,387 $176,954
2014 $4,173 $268,969 $95,480 $173,489
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Narodny Team

    Alamere Real Estate

    (415) 847-0309

    1 in this area

    180 Total Sales

    Narodny Team
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  • Amanda Mulholland

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Amanda Mulholland

    Outpost Real Estate

    (415) 738-7057

    46 Total Sales

    Amanda Mulholland
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21916132

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 013-252-11

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

177 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA

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