NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18 Elm Ave Kentfield, CA 94904

Estimated Value: $2,265,000 - $4,060,174

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,428 Sq Ft
$873/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2021

Last sale price $2,743,000 $800 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,806/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Views of Mount Tamalpais
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of August 2021

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in sought-after flats of Kentfield, 18 Elm is a beautiful traditional home with a stunning view of Mt. Tam + multiple level yards and entertaining decks to enjoy Marin's amazing weather. The main home is 4bd/3ba & guest cottage is 2bd/2ba. Through the front door of main home, you are invited into the heart of the home, the great room that includes a living area centered around a brick fireplace + a dining area with a large dining area with picturesque views of Mt. Tam. Enjoying an open floor plan, the dining room flows into a beautiful chef's kitchen, which includes a center island with bar seating, stainless steel appliances and a door that leads out to a back deck with even more Mt. Tam views, the perfect spot for sipping your morning coffee or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. Great primary suite, lower level family room, office/den, A/C, remodeled, garage, amazing yards, large guest cottage, ideal location close to schools, parks, shops etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Whitney Potter

Own Marin License #01468633 Listed on: 05/26/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Holmes

Holmes Burrell Real Estate License #01355552

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,907

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 10,154

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side

Interior Spaces

  • 3,428 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Views of Mount Tamalpais

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 10,154 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-132-15

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,907

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Sir Francis Drake to Elm Avenue
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2331
  • Stories: 2
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Cook Top
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Price Per Square Foot: 800.18
  • Square Footage: 3428
  • Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Mt Tamalpais

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 071-132-15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10154

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1923

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Bedrooms: 2
  • Second Unit Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2021
Closed on
Aug 3, 2021
Sold by
Kim Samuel H and Kim Jennifer Y
Bought by
Frank Benedict P and Frank Amelie C
Seller's Agent
Whitney Potter
Own Marin
Buyer's Agent
Jason Holmes
Holmes Burrell Real Estate
List Price
$2,743,000
Sold Price
$2,743,000
Total Days on Market
62
Current Estimated Value
$2,991,794

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,794
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,920,100
Outstanding Balance
$1,764,693
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,227,101

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2013
Sold by
Griffin Branch Properties Inc
Bought by
Kim Samuel H and Kim Jennifer Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,348,000
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2012
Sold by
Comstock Marilyn Langhart and Langhart Walter Carl
Bought by
Griffin Branch Properties Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Frank Benedict P $2,743,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Kim Samuel H $1,685,000 Old Republic Title Company
Griffin Branch Properties Inc $1,042,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Frank Benedict P $1,920,100
Previous Owner Kim Samuel H $202,800
Previous Owner Kim Samuel H $1,348,000
Previous Owner Griffin Branch Properties Inc $75,000
Previous Owner Griffin Branch Properties Inc $75,000
Previous Owner Griffin Branch Properties Inc $800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Sold $2,743,000 0.0% $800 / Sq Ft
07/27/2021 07/27/21 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2021 05/26/21 For Sale $2,743,000 -- $800 / 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
2024 $36,907 $2,850,696 $1,456,560 $1,394,136
2023 $36,161 $2,794,800 $1,428,000 $1,366,800
2022 $36,005 $2,740,000 $1,400,000 $1,340,000
2021 $26,977 $1,933,543 $966,977 $966,566
2020 $26,619 $1,913,725 $957,066 $956,659
2019 $25,703 $1,876,214 $938,306 $937,908
2018 $25,167 $1,839,433 $919,912 $919,521
2017 $24,133 $1,803,368 $901,875 $901,493
2016 $23,350 $1,768,015 $884,195 $883,820
2015 $23,292 $1,741,467 $870,918 $870,549
2014 $21,825 $1,692,649 $853,859 $838,790
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321045435

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 071-132-15