$2,082,000
SOLD APR 16, 2025

18 Sir Francis Drake Blvd San Anselmo, CA 94960

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$694 Per Sq Ft

26% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Ridge View
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ross Elementary School Rated A+
  • Covered Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

Unlock exceptional opportunity in this spacious Ross residence boasting 3,000 square feet of versatile living space, set back from the street facing west for optimal sunlight, privacy, and views. With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this home offers abundant potential for customization to your unique lifestyle. Step inside to discover redwood paneling, vintage details, two fireplaces, and hardwood floors complemented by newly installed carpets. The expansive layout--including a second unit with its own kitchen--provides endless possibilities for modernization and personalization. Outside, enjoy the quintessential California lifestyle, highlighted by a pool and level yard on an 11,859sf lot (per tax record). Plus you'll find a generous two-car garage complete with an attached workshop, along with an additional carport. Ideally located near the award-winning K-8 Ross School and renowned Branson School, this home also provides quick access to popular hiking and biking trails, nearby upscale shopping and dining, and easy commuting options. Available for the first time in over 50 years, a home of this grand scale in Ross at this price point is extremely rare and offers an ideal opportunity to enjoy both the Ross lifestyle and excellent return on investment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Lamarre

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01840604 Listed on: 03/28/2025

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Hewitt C.j. Nakagawa

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #00996144

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,957

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ridge
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Fixer Upper
  • Shingle Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 072-241-27

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Sir Francis Drake Blvd to #18. Plenty of parking in the drive.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2722
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Square Footage: 3000.00
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Storage, Workshop
  • Lower Level: Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Garden
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle, Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool Features: Built-In
  • View: Hills, Ridge

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage Facing Front, Guest Parking Available, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7.00
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Baseboard, Central, Electric, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Middle/Junior School District: Ross

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 072-241-27
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11857.00

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Bedrooms: 1
  • Second Unit Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Attached

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Tamalpais Union
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Holmes Revocable Trust and Moyer Catherine H
Bought by
Ross Mckenna Trust and Mckenna
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Lamarre
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Susan Hewitt C.j. Nakagawa
Golden Gate Sotheby's
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$2,082,000
Premium/Discount to List
$433,000
26.26%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$2,008,289

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$73,711
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1999
Sold by
Holmes Joan E
Bought by
Holmes Joan E
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 $2,082,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $2,082,000 +26.3% $694 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $550 / 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 $5,957 $1,700,000 $975,000 $725,000
2024 $5,957 $187,480 $55,282 $132,198
2023 $6,209 $183,805 $54,199 $129,606
2022 $5,972 $180,177 $53,126 $127,051
2021 $5,856 $176,644 $52,084 $124,560
2020 $5,696 $174,833 $51,550 $123,283
2019 $5,485 $171,405 $50,539 $120,866
2018 $4,791 $168,046 $49,549 $118,497
2017 $4,613 $164,751 $48,577 $116,174
2016 $4,386 $161,521 $47,625 $113,896
2015 $4,263 $159,094 $46,909 $112,185
2014 $3,357 $155,979 $45,991 $109,988
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325022404

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 072-241-27