$3,750,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025

281 Crescent Rd San Anselmo, CA 94960

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,219 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,165 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Wine Cellar
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Wade Thomas Elementary School Rated A
  • Panoramic View
  • 3-minute walk to Robson-Harrington House

About This Home

As of May 2025

Coveted Crescent Road in San Anselmo's desirable Seminary neighborhood! This Hamptons-inspired, beautifully renovated shingle-style gated estate combines privacy, charm, and flexibility with stunning Mt. Tam views and easy proximity to town. Enjoy an easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle with light-filled, open living spaces enhanced by classic architecture, chic designer finishes, and direct outdoor access. The main residence boasts four upper-level bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a spa-like bath. The chef's kitchen and great room - complete with professional-style appliances, stone counters, and space to relax - flows effortlessly to lush gardens and bluestone patios perfect for enjoying Marin's outdoor lifestyle, featuring a built-in BBQ and yard with two play structures (or optional lawn). A detached 2-bedroom guest house with bath and kitchen offers flexibility for office, gym, or visitors. Additional amenities include temperature-controlled wine cellar, generous two-car garage, two additional off-street parking spaces, smart home technology, ample storage, and a gated entrance. Ideally located near San Anselmo's charming boutiques, restaurants, and top-rated public schools including Wade Thomas Elementary, this exceptional property offers an unmatched lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Lamarre

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01840604 Listed on: 03/19/2025

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Wickham

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02097534

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,747

Year Built

  • Built in 1992 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Ridge
  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,219 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Wine Cellar
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Video Cameras
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Front Gate

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Front Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-222-61

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,747

Year Built

Built in 1992 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Woodland Ave to Crescent Rd R up driveway to 281A on R.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2938
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Reso Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cook Top, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 3219.00
  • Bathroom Features: Marble, Shower Stall(s), Window
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Marble Counter, Pantry Closet
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Great Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Storage, Wine Cellar
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Surround Sound

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: BBQ Built-In, Entry Gate, Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Fencing: Full
  • OtherStructures: Guest House, Storage, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mt Tamalpais, Panoramic, Ridge

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Security Gate, Smoke Detector, Video System
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Gas, MultiUnits
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Middle/Junior School District: Ross Valley

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 007-222-61
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12798.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1992

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Bedrooms: 2
  • Second Unit Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Tamalpais Union
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1998
Sold by
Faw Paul D and Faw Nancy C
Bought by
Faw David and Faw Nancy C
Current Estimated Value
$2,891,254
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $100,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $3,750,000 -6.1% $1,165 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $3,995,000 -- $1,241 / 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 $4,747 $247,144 $47,110 $200,034
2024 $4,747 $242,300 $46,187 $196,113
2023 $4,696 $237,549 $45,281 $192,268
2022 $4,604 $232,891 $44,393 $188,498
2021 $4,487 $228,325 $43,523 $184,802
2020 $4,403 $225,985 $43,077 $182,908
2019 $4,065 $221,554 $42,232 $179,322
2018 $3,976 $217,211 $41,404 $175,807
2017 $3,869 $212,953 $40,593 $172,360
2016 $3,673 $208,778 $39,797 $168,981
2015 $3,616 $205,642 $39,199 $166,443
2014 $3,440 $201,614 $38,431 $163,183
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325021332

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 007-222-45