NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Hillside Ave San Rafael, CA 94901

Gerstle Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,835,000 - $2,421,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,816 Sq Ft
$1,152/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2020

Last sale price $1,655,000 $911 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,904/month

253 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Solar Power System
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Wade Thomas Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of August 2020

Major Price Reduction. Attractive Price Reduction for this outstanding property located on the border of San Rafael and San Anselmo in the highly sought after area of the Miracle Mile. The property sits on almost 1 acre of fully fenced and lanscaped land. The newly refreshed main home now includes an updated kitchen, baths and a new chic and sumptuous master bathroom. The desirablity of this property has been dramatically increased as it now boasts over 600 sq. ft. of a fully permitted, new detached 2nd Unit, containing one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen and living area perfect for an income producing rental or guest suite. The property is serviced by a enclosed 3 car garage, solar heating and newly repaved driveway. Not to be missed, this property offers numerous options for its new owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Portner

Nested Real Estate License #01708439 Listed on: 11/25/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Strain

Front Porch Realty License #01799862

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,465

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Additional Residence on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 012-081-40

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,465

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Houses on Lot
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: 4th St. to Ross Valley. Turn Left on Ross Valley. House is on the corner of Ross Valley and Hillside
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9963
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, CKTP, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub, RMDL
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, PANT, RMDL, Slab Counter
  • Room Type: Guest Quarters
  • Main Level: BATH, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: ZON2
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Patio, DECK
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Forest, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Side-by-Side
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Available, DSL Available, Internet Available, PGEE, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Hookups Only, In Kitchen

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 012-081-40
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43399

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1975

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: Detached

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 25, 2019
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Itv Home Solutions Llc
Bought by
Hall Little Sabrina and Wertzer Jeremy
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Portner
Nested Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karen Strain
Front Porch Realty
List Price
$1,655,000
Sold Price
$1,655,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,091,842

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$436,842
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,324,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,176,649
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$915,193

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2019
Sold by
Spiller Karl J and Karl J Spiller Revocable Trust
Bought by
Itv Home Solutions Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,349,250
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2010
Sold by
Spiller Karl J and Spiller Helga
Bought by
Spiller Karl J and Spiller Helga
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
Hall Little Sabrina $1,655,000 Old Republic Title Company
Itv Home Solutions Llc $1,450,000 Old Republic Title Company
Spiller Karl J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hall Little Sabrina $1,324,000
Previous Owner Itv Home Solutions Llc $1,349,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Sold $1,655,000 0.0% $911 / Sq Ft
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2019 11/25/19 For Sale $1,655,000 -- $911 / 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 $23,465 $1,791,405 $1,082,420 $708,985
2024 $23,465 $1,756,286 $1,061,200 $695,086
2023 $23,001 $1,721,862 $1,040,400 $681,462
2022 $21,683 $1,688,100 $1,020,000 $668,100
2021 $21,336 $1,655,000 $1,000,000 $655,000
2020 $19,213 $1,476,960 $969,000 $507,960
2019 $4,109 $217,733 $54,662 $163,071
2018 $4,062 $213,465 $53,591 $159,874
2017 $3,933 $209,280 $52,540 $156,740
2016 $3,781 $205,177 $51,510 $153,667
2015 $3,619 $202,095 $50,736 $151,359
2014 $3,445 $198,136 $49,742 $148,394
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kimberly Portner

    Nested Real Estate

    (415) 309-3653

    29 Total Sales

    Kimberly Portner
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  • Karen Strain

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Karen Strain

    Front Porch Realty

    (415) 269-9326

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Karen Strain
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21929444

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 012-081-40

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Gerstle Park

197 Hillside Ave, San Rafael, CA

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