NOT LISTED FOR SALE

452 Bret Harte Rd San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,515,000 - $3,738,619

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,583 Sq Ft
$797/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2023

Last sale price $3,625,000 $791 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,825/month

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Bay View
  • 1.56 Acre Lot
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2023

Welcome to 452 Bret Harte, a rare gated contemporary estate perched on 1.5 expansive acres, offering majestic 270 degree panoramic bay, bridge, and valley views with abundant all-day sunshine, unparalleled privacy, yet close-in access. Recently renovated to perfection with exquisite finishes, this stunning 4,583 square foot (+/-) home features 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, with a flexible floor plan that includes a chef's kitchen, a grand great room with cathedral ceilings, and a decadent primary suite with walk-in closet all on the entry level. Immerse yourself in the quintessential Marin lifestyle with lush mature gardens, a spa, pool, large deck and patio for celebrations, citrus orchard with three mature lemon trees, a mandarin orange tree, apple and plum trees, grape vine and a serene water feature that all create a private resort-like oasis. The property also includes a circular auto court, well for irrigation, a built-out 2-car garage, a gym, gardener's quarters, and an extensive solar system with Tesla PowerWall batteries. Experience luxury living at its finest at 452 Bret Harte. It's a place where cherished memories are made, where families grow, and where dreams come true.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Deitch

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01902477 Listed on: 04/19/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcia Skall

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01077678

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $45,947

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.56 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Wood Fence
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Uncovered Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 4,583 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Awning
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Wine Rack
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-175-09

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$45,947

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Sir Francis Drake to La Cuesta, veer Left onto Paseo Way, Right on Altura Way, Left onto Bret Harte Rd, another Left to continue onto Bret Harte Rd, Sharp Right onto Bret Harte Rd, Stay Right and continue onto Private Lane/Bret Harte Ln, Gate with Call Box is at the end of the Lane
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.5600
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Multi/Split, Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Radiant Heat, Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ground Floor, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area, Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 790.97
  • Square Footage: 4583.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Family Room Features: Other
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Island w/Sink, Skylight(s)
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Sun Room, Wine Storage Area
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Dead End, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Fencing: Metal, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning, Covered Patio, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Gas Heat, Pool Sweep, Salt Water
  • View: Bay, Bridges, Hills, Mt Tamalpais, Panoramic

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Facing Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public, Storage Tank, Well
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Inside Room, Sink, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 013-175-09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 67954.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1955

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2006
Sold by
Bosch Darin R
Bought by
Kleiman Allen and Kleimamn Claudia
Current Estimated Value
$3,652,155

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
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2005
Sold by
Starling Barbara L
Bought by
Bosch Darin R

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%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1995
Sold by
Dunn Peter A
Bought by
Dunn Peter A
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
Kleiman Allen $2,180,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Bosch Darin R $1,900,000 First American Title Co
Dunn Peter A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Charlson Emily Sarah $2,284,500
Closed Kleiman Allen $1,000,000
Closed Kleiman Allen $940,000
Closed Kleiman Allen $895,000
Closed Kleiman Allen $932,000
Closed Kleiman Allen A $250,000
Closed Kleiman Allen $1,000,000
Previous Owner Bosch Darin R $1,000,000
Closed Bosch Darin R $425,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2023 07/25/23 Sold $3,625,000 -15.2% $791 / Sq Ft
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2023 04/19/23 For Sale $4,277,000 -- $933 / 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 $45,947 $3,697,500 $2,040,000 $1,657,500
2024 $45,947 $3,625,000 $2,000,000 $1,625,000
2023 $37,406 $2,897,156 $1,549,823 $1,347,333
2022 $35,208 $2,840,355 $1,519,438 $1,320,917
2021 $31,311 $2,500,000 $1,300,000 $1,200,000
2020 $31,398 $2,500,000 $1,300,000 $1,200,000
2019 $30,930 $2,500,000 $1,300,000 $1,200,000
2018 $30,977 $2,479,550 $1,361,745 $1,117,805
2017 $27,502 $2,238,864 $1,237,950 $1,000,914
2016 $25,672 $2,111,520 $1,179,221 $932,299
2015 $23,133 $1,955,112 $1,091,872 $863,240
2014 $21,252 $1,827,209 $1,020,442 $806,767
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joshua Deitch

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Joshua Deitch

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 572-5433

    1 in this area

    209 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Marcia Skall

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 533-5721

    1 in this area

    58 Total Sales

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  • Jennifer Glassman

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Jennifer Glassman

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 461-7200

    1 in this area

    54 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 323024281

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 013-175-09

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

452 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA

This home is located at 452 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901 since 19 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $3,652,155, approximately $796 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 452 Bret Harte Rd is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Laurel Dell Elementary School, James B. Davidson Middle School, and San Rafael High School.

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