NOT LISTED FOR SALE

37 Bret Harte Rd San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,887,306

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,129 Sq Ft
$603/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 23, 2022

Last sale price $1,825,000 $583 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,862 / mo

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of August 2022

Bret Harte Heights has a country feel about it, yet is just a few minutes from Greenbrae/Bon Air, downtown SR and Hwys 101 & 580. Vaulted ceiling - great floor plan living room, give you flexible living options and will accommodate a large house warming and holiday gathering. Dining area has room for everyone! High End Chef's kitchen with center island, plus adjoining family room. Views of Mt Tam and the Bay! Dramatic stairway to the lower levels. Very spacious bedrooms with large closets. Master suite bathroom has steam shower and Euro style toilet. Several extra rooms for office/4th bedroom. High end laundry room and extra project area. Spacious two car garage with work bench. Huge workshop below the garage too. And, it's all sitting on a 4/10ths of an acre lot that is a blank slate with room for just about anything. You get to decide! Big House. Big Views. Move in condition. Super sunny. Fantastic commute location. An excellent option for Southern Marin buyers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wes Mayne

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00870083 Listed on: 07/13/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joaquin Garcia

Outpost Real Estate License #01518820

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 18,748 Sq Ft Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side

Interior Spaces

  • 3,129 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Kitchen Island
  • Wine Rack

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Cabinets

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 018-132-10

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.43 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Many ways to find it. From Greenbrae either Via la Cumbre or Paseo Way. From SR via Wolfe Grade or Tiburon Blvd.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4304
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Stories: 3
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, View
  • Price Per Square Foot: 583.25
  • Square Footage: 3129.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: View
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Closet
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Game Room, Laundry, Office, Storage, Wine Storage Area, Workshop
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • View: Bay, Mt Tamalpais

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Gas
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Inside Room

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 018-132-10
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18748.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1977

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
Marceau Travis R and Marceau Mackenzie D
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,887,306

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2022
Closed on
Aug 15, 2022
Sold by
Dwyer Fred J
Bought by
Marceau Travis R and Marceau Mackenzie D
Seller's Agent
Wes Mayne
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joaquin Garcia
Outpost Real Estate
List Price
$1,875,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.67%
Views
3

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,460,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1998
Sold by
Balaban David J and Balaban Yumiko
Bought by
Dwyer Fred J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1996
Sold by
Widnes Clyde R & Olga K Trs
Bought by
Balaban David J and Balaban Yumiko
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Picnic Valley, CA

  • Garrett Burdick Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Garrett Burdick

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 540-3474

    30 Total Sales

    4 in Picnic Valley

    $1.2M - $1.5M Price Range

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  • Kevin Kearney Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Kevin Kearney

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (510) 988-5385

    41 Total Sales

    2 in Picnic Valley

    $855K - $1.2M Price Range

    Kevin Kearney
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  • Douglas Hecker Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Douglas Hecker

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (707) 634-2774

    142 Total Sales

    1 in Picnic Valley

    $1,020,000 Price

    Douglas Hecker
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  • Raquel Newman Real Estate Agent - Vanguard Properties

    Raquel Newman

    Responds Quickly

    Vanguard Properties

    (628) 288-4929

    86 Total Sales

    2 in Picnic Valley

    $1M - $1.2M Price Range

    Raquel Newman
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  • Sara Downs Real Estate Agent - Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    Sara Downs

    Responds Quickly

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (628) 336-4247

    72 Total Sales

    2 in Picnic Valley

    $935K - $1.8M Price Range

    Sara Downs
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  • JK

    Jane Kaplan

    Responds Quickly

    Holmes Burrell Real Estate

    (628) 288-4538

    50 Total Sales

    3 in Picnic Valley

    $560K - $815K Price Range

    Jane Kaplan
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
Marceau Travis R $1,825,000 Cal Land Title
Dwyer Fred J $535,000 Old Republic Title Company
Balaban David J $469,500 Pacific Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,460,000
Previous Owner Dwyer Fred J $100,000
Previous Owner Dwyer Fred J $257,000
Previous Owner Balaban David J $371,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Sold $1,825,000 -2.7% $583 / Sq Ft
07/13/2022 07/13/22 For Sale $1,875,000 -- $599 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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
2026 $25,512 $1,936,690 $955,080 $981,610
2025 $25,512 $1,898,730 $936,360 $962,370
2024 $24,968 $1,861,500 $918,000 $943,500
2023 $24,668 $1,825,000 $900,000 $925,000
2022 $11,315 $775,534 $234,905 $540,629
2021 $11,078 $760,330 $230,300 $530,030
2020 $10,903 $752,534 $227,939 $524,595
2019 $10,320 $737,781 $223,470 $514,311
2018 $10,165 $723,317 $219,089 $504,228
2017 $9,732 $709,137 $214,794 $494,343
2016 $9,386 $695,235 $210,583 $484,652
2015 $8,953 $684,793 $207,420 $477,373
2014 $8,573 $671,379 $203,357 $468,022
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wes Mayne Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Wes Mayne

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 464-3353

    3 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Wes Mayne
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  • JG

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Joaquin Garcia

    Outpost Real Estate

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322065452

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 018-132-10

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

37 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA

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