NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Windsor Ave San Rafael, CA 94901

Sun Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,516,000 - $1,992,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,702 Sq Ft
$994/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 27, 2021

Last sale price $1,565,000 $920 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,696/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Views of Mount Tamalpais
  • Private Lot
  • Sun Valley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Sun Valley Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

We all want a home in the flats with a view & this remodeled home offers the perfect balance of being just high up enough for the view but at the edge of the flats for accessibility. Sun Valley is San Rafael's most coveted neighborhood. Sip cocktails on your beautiful deck while entertaining or watching the sunset & gazing at majestic Mt. Tam. Move right in & enjoy the large remodeled kitchen with open floor plan to the great room w/ oak wood floors throughout & a gas burning fireplace. The space flows seamlessly from the outside in w/ large flat backyard patio perfect for entertaining or dining alfresco, the perfect California living experience. Storage abounds in this home & a dedicated laundry room off the kitchen w/ pantry storage helps keep life streamlined. Downstairs offers a spacious & versatile layout w/ bonus room, full bathroom, storage, private entrance & wet bar. This home & neighborhood offers you a delightful lifestyle with the perfect location, layout & views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phoebe Reyes

Bay Area Modern Real Estate License #01925674 Listed on: 07/25/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Ruth Linn

The Agency License #02024107

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,596

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Property Views

  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,702 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Front Gate

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Shared Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Roof

Additional Features

  • Roll-in Shower
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-041-34

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,596

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: 5th to California home is at the curve by Windsor and California. Shared driveway, house is on the Left so please park on street and walk up if you can.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3673
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Accessibility Features: Roll-In Shower
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 919.51
  • Square Footage: 1702
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Storage, Workshop
  • Lower Level: Family Room, Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance, Private, Storm Drain
  • Roof: Foam
  • ExteriorFeatures: Entry Gate
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial
  • OtherStructures: Workshop
  • Pool: No
  • View: Hills, Mt Tamalpais

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010-041-34
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16000
  • Horse Property: No

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Roof

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1956

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2021
Closed on
Aug 10, 2021
Sold by
Cowin Cody
Bought by
Putney Justin
Seller's Agent
Phoebe Reyes
Bay Area Modern Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ruth Linn
The Agency
List Price
$1,565,000
Sold Price
$1,565,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,691,210

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.88%
Original Mortgage
$1,252,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,136,741
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$554,469

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2020
Sold by
Cowin Cody and Lories S Cowin And Morgan J Co
Bought by
Cowin Cody

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2002
Sold by
Cowin Lorilea S and Cowin Morgan J
Bought by
Cowin Lorilea S and Cowin Morgan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1996
Sold by
Cowin Morgan J and Cowin Lorilea S Tr & Etal
Bought by
Cowin Lorilea S and Cowin Morgan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
7.67%
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
Putney Justin $1,565,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cowin Cody -- None Available
Cowin Lorilea S -- North American Title Co
Cowin Morgan J -- California Land Title
Cowin Lorilea S -- California Land Title Co
Cowin Morgan J -- California Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Putney Justin $1,252,000
Previous Owner Cowin Morgan J $100,000
Previous Owner Cowin Morgan J $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/27/2021 08/27/21 Sold $1,565,000 0.0% $920 / Sq Ft
08/03/2021 08/03/21 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2021 07/25/21 For Sale $1,565,000 -- $920 / 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 $21,596 $1,657,063 $755,043 $902,020
2024 $21,596 $1,624,584 $740,244 $884,340
2023 $21,283 $1,592,730 $725,730 $867,000
2022 $20,048 $1,561,500 $711,500 $850,000
2021 $5,373 $344,062 $141,457 $202,605
2020 $5,269 $340,535 $140,007 $200,528
2019 $5,014 $333,858 $137,262 $196,596
2018 $4,976 $327,312 $134,571 $192,741
2017 $4,812 $320,894 $131,932 $188,962
2016 $4,641 $314,604 $129,346 $185,258
2015 $4,441 $309,881 $127,404 $182,477
2014 $4,240 $303,810 $124,908 $178,902
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Phoebe Reyes

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Phoebe Reyes

    Bay Area Modern Real Estate

    (415) 577-4127

    5 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Phoebe Reyes
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  • Ruth Linn

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ruth Linn

    The Agency

    (415) 726-1455

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Ruth Linn
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Lisa Navarro

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (415) 298-1899

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Lisa Navarro
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321068977

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 010-041-34

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Sun Valley

5 Windsor Ave, San Rafael, CA

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