NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 Bret Harte Rd San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,944,000 - $2,771,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,114 Sq Ft
$748/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2020

Last sale price $1,840,000 $591 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,407/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2020

Spectacular home that feels like Greenbrae but priced like San Rafael! Versatile floorplan with 5 bedrooms / 3 full bathrooms. Amazing water view on 1/2 acre with flat yard. Convenient location. Updated and remodeled with a floorplan that flows. Turn key! One of the nicest houses that I've seen! Truly a must-see! www.196BretHarte.com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanne Berlin

Inactive Office License #01223391 Listed on: 04/02/2020

Inactive Office

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Van Liere

Compass License #01323865

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,924

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,114 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-243-02

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,924

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Sir Francis Drake to La Cuesta. L on Paseo Way. R on Altura Way. R on Bret Harte Rd.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5544
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, BLTI, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 590.88
  • Square Footage: 3114
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Storage
  • Lower Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Family Room
  • Main Level: BATH, Dining Room, Family Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Front
  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Wet Bar
  • Fencing: Full, Wood
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Bay, Hills, Panoramic, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 013-243-02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24150

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1953

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2020
Sold by
Franklin Rosalind S
Bought by
Franklin Rosalind S and The Rosalind S Franklin 2020 T
Current Estimated Value
$2,328,167

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2020
Closed on
Apr 29, 2020
Sold by
Barone Reidy Colleen A and Reidy Edward James
Bought by
Franklin Rosalind S
Seller's Agent
Joanne Berlin
Inactive Office
Buyer's Agent
Susan Van Liere
Compass
List Price
$1,840,000
Sold Price
$1,840,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2016
Sold by
Sides Jim A and Sides Sharon L
Bought by
Reidy Edward James and Reidy Colleen A Barone

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,404,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2005
Sold by
Kim Suga Hyun
Bought by
Williams James Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.48%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2005
Sold by
Williams James Charles
Bought by
Sides Jim A and Sides Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.48%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1996
Sold by
Jonathan Oldfather and Ford Holly D
Bought by
Williams James Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1995
Sold by
Seput Irene M and Seput Frank W
Bought by
Oldfather Jonathan and Ford Holly D
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
Franklin Rosalind S -- None Available
Franklin Rosalind S $1,840,000 Stewart Ttl Relocation Svcs
Reidy Edward James -- Fidelity National Title
Williams James Charles -- Fidelity National Title Co
Sides Jim A $1,495,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Williams James Charles $661,784 First American Title Co
Oldfather Jonathan $290,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Reidy Edward James $1,404,000
Previous Owner Williams James Charles $50,000
Previous Owner Sides Jim A $935,000
Previous Owner Williams James Charles $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/23/2020 05/23/20 Sold $1,840,000 0.0% $591 / Sq Ft
04/29/2020 04/29/20 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2020 04/02/20 For Sale $1,840,000 -- $591 / 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 $25,924 $2,012,279 $1,093,630 $918,649
2024 $25,924 $1,972,829 $1,072,190 $900,639
2023 $25,569 $1,934,152 $1,051,170 $882,982
2022 $24,094 $1,896,230 $1,030,560 $865,670
2021 $23,706 $1,859,062 $1,010,360 $848,702
2020 $24,216 $1,898,564 $1,028,299 $870,265
2019 $23,420 $1,861,344 $1,008,140 $853,204
2018 $23,197 $1,824,861 $988,380 $836,481
2017 $22,274 $1,789,080 $969,000 $820,080
2016 $17,004 $1,350,000 $768,000 $582,000
2015 $18,148 $1,500,706 $853,244 $647,462
2014 $16,682 $1,402,530 $797,425 $605,105
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Joanne Berlin

    Inactive Office

    (415) 384-1111

    Joanne Berlin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Susan Van Liere

    Compass

    (415) 302-7173

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Susan Van Liere
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 22003455

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 013-243-02

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

196 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA

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