NOT LISTED FOR SALE

272 Fairhills Dr San Rafael, CA 94901

Lincoln-San Rafael Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,055,000 - $2,379,516

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,421 Sq Ft
$926/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $1,940,000 $801 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,037/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Deck
  • Sun Valley Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2020

Fairhills or Hollywood Hills? It's hard to tell the difference at this fabulous 3 BR/ 3.5 BA mid-century modern home offering sophisticated style throughout in one of San Rafael's most sought-after neighborhoods. Almost every room has a drop-dead gorgeous view of Mt. Tamalpais with picture-perfect sunsets framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and the inviting swimming pool. The home's main level features a open-concept, remodeled kitchen, dining area, living room, master suite, a second ensuite bedroom and a 3rd bedroom/office. The lower level flows out to pool, lawn and gardens and features a large family room, full bath and laundry room. Other highlights include wide-plank wood flooring, professionally-designed landscaping, a hot tub and complete privacy on the almost 1/2 acre lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Henthorne

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01892608 Listed on: 05/07/2020

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Breen

Inactive Office License #01324303

Inactive Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,971

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,421 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Synthetic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-142-32

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,971

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Forbes Avenue to Fairhills Avenue.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4877
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, FREZ, GSRG, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 801.32
  • Square Footage: 2421.00
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas Piped, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Synthetic Counter, RMDL
  • Lower Level: BATH, Family Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance, BATH

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding, Other
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Misc
  • Property Condition: COMP
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK, PATI
  • Pool Features: Built-In
  • View: City Lights, Forest, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010-142-32
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21244.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1957

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2020
Closed on
Jul 27, 2020
Sold by
Taylor James L and James L Taylor Trust
Bought by
Brown Amanda J and Brown Joshua D
Seller's Agent
Thomas Henthorne
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Breen
Inactive Office
List Price
$1,940,000
Sold Price
$1,940,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,241,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$301,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2007
Sold by
Valentino Robert J
Bought by
Taylor James L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2005
Sold by
Valentino Robert J
Bought by
Valentino Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2005
Sold by
Valentino Robert J
Bought by
Valentino Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2003
Sold by
Valentino Robert J
Bought by
Valentino Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1998
Sold by
Valentino Robert J
Bought by
Valentino Robert J and Robert J Valentino Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1997
Sold by
Lelewer David K
Bought by
Lelewer David K
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
Brown Amanda J $1,940,000 First American Title Company
Taylor James L $1,815,000 Old Republic Title Company
Valentino Robert J -- First American Title Co
Valentino Robert J -- First American Title Co
Valentino Robert J -- California Land Title Marin
Valentino Robert J -- California Land Title Marin
Valentino Robert J -- California Land Title Marin
Valentino Robert J -- California Land Title Marin
Valentino Robert J -- --
Lelewer David K -- --
Valentino Robert J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Taylor James L $1,000,000
Previous Owner Valentino Robert J $200,000
Previous Owner Valentino Robert J $1,000,000
Previous Owner Valentino Robert J $568,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $1,940,000 0.0% $801 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2020 05/07/20 For Sale $1,940,000 -- $801 / 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 $26,971 $2,099,894 $1,082,420 $1,017,474
2024 $26,971 $2,058,728 $1,061,200 $997,528
2023 $26,609 $2,018,376 $1,040,400 $977,976
2022 $25,069 $1,978,800 $1,020,000 $958,800
2021 $24,668 $1,940,000 $1,000,000 $940,000
2020 $18,916 $1,487,553 $490,860 $996,693
2019 $18,309 $1,458,397 $481,239 $977,158
2018 $18,151 $1,429,812 $471,807 $958,005
2017 $17,442 $1,401,784 $462,558 $939,226
2016 $17,283 $1,374,305 $453,491 $920,814
2015 $16,512 $1,353,673 $446,683 $906,990
2014 $15,858 $1,327,163 $437,935 $889,228
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Thomas Henthorne

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Thomas Henthorne

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 461-7200

    6 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Thomas Henthorne
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Joshua Breen

    Inactive Office

    (415) 317-1347

    1 Total Sale

    Joshua Breen
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 22009727

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 010-142-32

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Lincoln-San Rafael Hill

272 Fairhills Dr, San Rafael, CA

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