$1,695,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,892 Sq Ft
10,881 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$896 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Attached Garage
  • Novato High School Rated A-
  • Private Pool
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Discover this crisp waterfront mid-century modern home, where tranquility meets convenience. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom one level home is perfect for those who cherish effortless indoor-outdoor living. Enter through the inner courtyard and step inside to find an inviting expanse that sets the stage for both relaxation and entertainment. Relish in the home's spectacular southwestern exposure, with a private yard and pool that beckons you to soak up the sun. Positioned at the head of the lagoon, this residence provides serene water views and distant vistas that transform each moment into a picturesque escape. The primary suite offers views to the water and distant hills. This property presents a rare opportunity for you to move in and enjoy or transform it with a cosmetic reimagine to make it your own, offering endless potential for a boater's paradise. Experience the sublime tranquility and warm, inviting atmosphere of this magical Bel Marin Keys abode, where every day feels like a holiday.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yvonne Young

Compass License #00885645 Listed on: 04/07/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Nicole Burton

Compass License #01812118

Last Buyer's Agent

Colm Glass

Golden Gate Sotheby's Intl License #01489472

Golden Gate Sotheby's Intl

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,713

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 10,881 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Property Views

  • Water
  • Hills

Interior Spaces

  • 1,892 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Uncovered Parking

Pool

  • Private Pool

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • Bel Marin Keys Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 157-260-27

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,713

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Hwy 101, Bel Marin Keys exit, east on Bel Marin Keys Blvd, L on Montego to the end.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2498
  • Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Square Footage: 1892.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Navigable Waterway
  • Pool Features: Heat None
  • View: Hills, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Uncovered Parking Space

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 157-260-27
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10881.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1964

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Mowbray Thomas and Anke Lieselotte
Bought by
Bruce E Leavitt Revocable Trust and Lesley A Guth Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Yvonne Young
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Colm Glass
Golden Gate Sotheby's Intl
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-3.14%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,356,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,353,598
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$424,933

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
Sold by
Su Hung Jen
Bought by
Mowbray Thomas and Anke Lieselotte

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1995
Sold by
Su Hsuan
Bought by
Su Hung Jen

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
7.88%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,695,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $740,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $357,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,356,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $414,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $440,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Sold $1,695,000 0.0% $896 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Price Changed $1,695,000 -3.1% $896 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $925 / 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 $15,713 $1,052,064 $668,203 $383,861
2024 $15,713 $1,031,440 $655,104 $376,336
2023 $13,625 $1,011,216 $642,259 $368,957
2022 $13,264 $991,392 $629,668 $361,724
2021 $13,973 $971,960 $617,326 $354,634
2020 $14,329 $962,000 $611,000 $351,000
2019 $13,921 $943,136 $599,019 $344,117
2018 $13,723 $924,644 $587,274 $337,370
2017 $11,548 $737,100 $510,300 $226,800
2016 $10,619 $702,000 $486,000 $216,000
2015 $10,016 $875,390 $555,991 $319,399
2014 $11,476 $786,908 $499,793 $287,115
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325029569

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 157-260-27