NOT LISTED FOR SALE

212 Bret Harte Rd San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,149,000 - $2,663,151

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,762 Sq Ft
$615/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2018

Last sale price $1,745,000 $464 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,306/month

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of May 2018

Luxurious and sophisticated, this exquisite 5 bedroom, 4 bath gated estate on over half an acre features stunning design with high end finishes throughout, a chef's kitchen with state of the art appliances, a formal dining room and gorgeous living room with spectacular bay views, a spacious family room with fireplace, decks with amazing views and an au pair/guest suite with separate entrance. Excellent location. 5 minutes to Bon Air, 101 & Ferry.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stranton Associates

Ajility Real Estate License #01831708 Listed on: 03/21/2018

Co-Listed By

Wayne Stranton

Ajility Real Estate License #01334929

Last Buyer's Agent

Haleigh Vita

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01988713

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,707

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,762 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sunken Shower or Bathtub
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-243-14

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,707

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Sir Francis Drake Blvd Greenbrae, right on La Cuesta Dr to Paseo Way to Altura Way to Bret Harte Rd
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5051
  • Stories: 3
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Microwave, GSRG, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 463.85
  • Square Footage: 3762
  • Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Marble, Shower Stall(s), Sunken Tub, Tub, RMDL
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Island, RMDL
  • Room Type: Guest Quarters, Storage
  • Lower Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Family Room, Garage
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Shape Regular
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Bay, Bridges, City Lights, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: GARG
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 5

Utilities

  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Natural Gas Connected, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 013-243-14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22002

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1967

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Vita Donald Paul and Vita Pamela C
Bought by
Vita Donald Paul and Vita Pamela Wilkinson
Current Estimated Value
$2,312,538

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2018
Closed on
May 22, 2018
Sold by
Cass Danny Nelson
Bought by
Vita Donald Plaul and Vita Pamela C Wilkinson
Seller's Agent
Stranton Associates
Ajility Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Haleigh Vita
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,745,000
Sold Price
$1,745,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.87%
Original Mortgage
$1,308,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,127,067
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,185,471

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2009
Sold by
Oneill Tracy L
Bought by
Cass Danny Nelson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,143,750
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2004
Sold by
Vanhaaften Adrian M and Vanhaaften Carole S
Bought by
Cass Danny Nelson and Oneill Tracy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2001
Sold by
Willis Dorothy C and Willis David
Bought by
Vanhaaften Adrian M and Vanhaaften Carole S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
2.95%
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
Vita Donald Paul -- None Available
Vita Donald Plaul $1,745,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Cass Danny Nelson -- Chicago Title Company
Cass Danny Nelson $1,795,000 First Amer Title Co Of Marin
Vanhaaften Adrian M $835,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vita Donald Plaul $1,308,750
Previous Owner Cass Danny Nelson $1,143,750
Previous Owner Cass Danny Nelson $1,100,000
Previous Owner Vanhaaften Adrian M $668,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2018 05/29/18 Sold $1,745,000 0.0% $464 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2018 03/21/18 For Sale $1,745,000 -- $464 / 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 $25,707 $1,984,339 $995,583 $988,756
2024 $25,707 $1,945,431 $976,062 $969,369
2023 $25,352 $1,907,290 $956,926 $950,364
2022 $23,894 $1,869,899 $938,166 $931,733
2021 $23,508 $1,833,239 $919,773 $913,466
2020 $23,331 $1,814,457 $910,350 $904,107
2019 $22,451 $1,778,880 $892,500 $886,380
2018 $22,320 $2,236,015 $1,204,537 $1,031,478
2017 $27,035 $2,192,173 $1,180,919 $1,011,254
2016 $26,179 $2,149,189 $1,157,764 $991,425
2015 $25,005 $2,116,906 $1,140,373 $976,533
2014 $23,574 $2,033,230 $1,095,297 $937,933
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Stranton Associates

    Ajility Real Estate

    (415) 497-3410

    19 Total Sales

    Stranton Associates
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  • Wayne Stranton

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Wayne Stranton

    Ajility Real Estate

    (415) 261-8413

    7 Total Sales

    Wayne Stranton
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  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Haleigh Vita

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 250-6501

    Haleigh Vita
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21806298

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 013-243-14

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

212 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA

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