$2,195,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025

20 Elm Ave Larkspur, CA 94939

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
7,501 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,909 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Views of Mount Tamalpais
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Neil Cummins Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Tucked away in the highly sought-after Lower Palm Hill neighborhood, this captivating 2-bed, 2-bath home with an additional flex room offers the perfect balance of charm & contemporary living. A newly constructed, detached space presents endless possibilities whether as a home office, gym, or art studio. The expansive Great Room effortlessly transitions into a meticulously redesigned outdoor haven, where you'll find a terraced backyard that frames sweeping views of Mount Tamalpais...a setting ideal for unwinding, playful afternoons, or hosting memorable gatherings with friends & family. The heart of the home is the open-concept kitchen, which has been thoughtfully updated with porcelain countertops, a striking waterfall-edge island, & top-of-the-line new appliances. Throughout much of the residence, radiant floor heating ensures year-round comfort, while a Tesla charger adds easy convenience. Perfectly positioned near the best that Larkspur has to offer, this property is just moments away from scenic hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, & the charming downtown area. Coupled with access to exceptional schools and a convenient commute, 20 Elm seamlessly marries history with modern updates offering the ideal home in the heart of this coveted town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris DeNike

Sotheby's International Realty License #00133121 Listed on: 04/03/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucia Annunziata

Compass License #02116962

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Artificial Turf
  • Private Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 021-223-39

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Custom
  • Directions To Property: Magnolia to Alexander to Acacia to Elm
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow, Vintage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cook Top, Free Standing Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Great Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Simulated Wood, Tile
  • Square Footage: 1150.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counter, Island w/Sink, Kitchen/Family Combo, Other Counter, Pantry Cabinet, Slab Counter
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Bonus Room, Great Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Grass Artificial, Landscape Back, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Full
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • View: Hills, Mt Tamalpais

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 021-223-39
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7501.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1921

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Busse Andrew and Lydon Emily
Bought by
Andrew Busse And Emily Lydon Revocable Trust and Busse
Seller's Agent
Chris DeNike
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lucia Annunziata
Compass
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,195,000
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$2,212,115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,115
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.22%
Original Mortgage
$1,646,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,637,767
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$574,348

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Dixon Helen C and Dixon Alastair R
Bought by
Busse Andrew and Lydon Emily
Seller's Agent
Chris DeNike
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lucia Annunziata
Compass
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,195,000
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,646,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,637,767
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$574,348

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Aug 9, 2021
Sold by
Hobbel Jan and The Jan Hobbel Revocable Trust
Bought by
Dixon Helen C and Dixon Alastair R
Seller's Agent
Mcarthur Love
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jan Hiti
Inactive Office
List Price
$1,975,000
Sold Price
$1,975,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.90%
Original Mortgage
$1,580,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2003
Sold by
Hobbel Jan
Bought by
Hobbel Jan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2000
Sold by
Hobbel Jan
Bought by
Hobbel Jan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2000
Sold by
Macalistaire James D and Macalistaire Jill K
Bought by
Hobbel Jan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,000
Interest Rate
3.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1995
Sold by
Zinn Carol Ann
Bought by
Macalistaire James D and Macalistaire Jill K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
7.48%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,195,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $1,975,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $745,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $430,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,646,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,580,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $595,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $584,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $340,000 No Value Available
Closed $135,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $2,195,000 0.0% $1,909 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $2,195,000 +11.1% $1,909 / Sq Ft
08/20/2021 08/20/21 Sold $1,975,000 0.0% $1,740 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $1,975,000 -- $1,740 / 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 $27,493 $2,095,870 $1,246,910 $848,960
2024 $26,553 $2,054,790 $1,222,470 $832,320
2023 $26,010 $2,014,500 $1,198,500 $816,000
2022 $25,727 $1,975,000 $1,175,000 $800,000
2021 $15,306 $1,055,665 $674,433 $381,232
2020 $15,184 $1,044,847 $667,522 $377,325
2019 $14,602 $1,024,364 $654,436 $369,928
2018 $14,106 $1,004,282 $641,606 $362,676
2017 $13,816 $984,594 $629,028 $355,566
2016 $13,203 $965,293 $616,697 $348,596
2015 $12,985 $950,794 $607,434 $343,360
2014 $12,375 $932,170 $595,536 $336,634
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris DeNike

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Chris DeNike

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 250-8052

    69 Total Sales

    Chris DeNike
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  • Lucia Annunziata

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lucia Annunziata

    Compass

    (415) 380-6100

    31 Total Sales

    Lucia Annunziata
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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mcarthur Love

    Compass

    (415) 250-5221

    135 Total Sales

    Mcarthur Love
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  • Jan Hiti

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jan Hiti

    Inactive Office

    (415) 380-6100

    44 Total Sales

    Jan Hiti
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  • K

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Kathleen Clifford

    Compass

    (415) 314-6466

    80 Total Sales

    Kathleen Clifford
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325028245

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 021-223-39

California Marin County Larkspur 94939

20 Elm Ave, Larkspur, CA

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