NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4 Birch Way San Rafael, CA 94903

Estimated Value: $881,000 - $1,171,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$701/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2019

Last sale price $660,000 $471 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,133/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Studio bedroom
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Attached Garage
  • Storage Room

About This Home

As of March 2019

Best buy for single family home in San Rafael! Handyman special. Detached studio plus hobby shop and extra storage building in back. Great neighborhood. Excellent commute location. Flat level lot with one story ranch style house. Private. Sunny. Solar panels slash PGE bills!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Berlinger

Inactive Office License #00900865 Listed on: 11/13/2018

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Ray

Samson Group License #01106777

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,169

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Studio bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Passive Solar Power System
  • Solar Power System

Additional Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 180-038-02

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,169

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: 101 to N. San Pedro (Civic Center exit). Left on Birch Way to #4
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1653
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 471.43
  • Square Footage: 1400
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Type: Storage, Studio
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 4
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Electric: Passive Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, PGEE, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 180-038-02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7200

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1950

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2018
Closed on
Feb 27, 2019
Sold by
Johnson Lygeia and The Marika Family Living Trust
Bought by
Montes Gabriel and Montes Yadira
Seller's Agent
Bruce Berlinger
Inactive Office
List Price
$660,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Current Estimated Value
$981,320

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$321,320
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Outstanding Balance
$464,202
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$517,118

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2011
Sold by
Love Marika Lana
Bought by
Love Marika Lana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2010
Sold by
Love Marika Lana
Bought by
Love Marika Lana

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2005
Sold by
Marika
Bought by
The Marika Family Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2005
Sold by
Marika
Bought by
Marika

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$469,342
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Montes Gabriel $660,000 Old Republic Title Co
Love Marika Lana -- Placer Title Company
Love Marika Lana -- None Available
The Marika Family Living Trust -- --
Marika -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Montes Gabriel $528,000
Previous Owner Love Marika Lana $660,000
Previous Owner Marika $469,342
Closed Marika $469,342
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/01/2019 03/01/19 Sold $660,000 0.0% $471 / Sq Ft
02/11/2019 02/11/19 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2018 11/13/18 For Sale $660,000 -- $471 / 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 $11,169 $736,229 $440,622 $295,607
2024 $11,169 $721,794 $431,983 $289,811
2023 $10,906 $707,645 $423,515 $284,130
2022 $10,243 $693,772 $415,212 $278,560
2021 $9,998 $680,169 $407,071 $273,098
2020 $9,825 $673,200 $402,900 $270,300
2019 $9,204 $638,500 $380,000 $258,500
2018 $5,941 $368,359 $216,012 $152,347
2017 $5,705 $361,137 $211,777 $149,360
2016 $5,509 $354,056 $207,625 $146,431
2015 $5,207 $348,740 $204,507 $144,233
2014 $4,929 $341,909 $200,501 $141,408
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bruce Berlinger

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Bruce Berlinger

    Inactive Office

    (530) 355-7600

    4 Total Sales

    Bruce Berlinger
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Elizabeth Ray

    Samson Group

    (415) 755-3955

    6 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Ray
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21829212

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 180-038-02

California Marin County San Rafael 94903

4 Birch Way, San Rafael, CA

This home is located at 4 Birch Way, San Rafael, CA 94903 since 13 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $981,320, approximately $700 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 4 Birch Way is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Venetia Valley K-8 School, James B. Davidson Middle School, and Terra Linda High School.

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