NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 Bret Harte Rd San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,585,000 - $1,644,857

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,024 Sq Ft
$794/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2017

Last sale price $1,400,000 $692 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,187/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Bay View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2017

This meticulous custom home perched above San Rafael looks out onto gorgeous water and city views. The view is everything! A gourmet kitchen leads onto a sprawling top deck that takes full advantage of the views giving the property that true wow factor. The home has been extensively renovated to include an expansive open floor plan, floor to ceiling windows, designer bathrooms, manicured grounds, and takes advantage of its luxurious Bay views

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Cusick

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01260333 Listed on: 09/20/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Ferrington

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01225752

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 9,901 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Ridge
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,024 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Grid-tied solar system exports excess electricity
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-141-31

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,775

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Woodland to Bungalow Ave to La Loma Ct. L on Bret Harte Rd.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2273
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Great Room, Other
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 691.70
  • Square Footage: 2024
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached, Great Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Type: Guest Quarters, Office, Media Room, Other, Game Room, Storage
  • Lower Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Family Room, Retreat
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Garage, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding, Other
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Fencing: Partial
  • OtherStructures: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Patio, DECK, PATI
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: Bay, Bridges, City, Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Ridge, Valley

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 4
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Electric: PV-On Grid
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Other, PGEE, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 013-141-31
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9901

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1961

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2017
Closed on
Oct 25, 2017
Sold by
Cristian Brad
Bought by
Kane Kelly and Mccracken Diane
Seller's Agent
Michael Cusick
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Ferrington
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,607,464

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$207,464
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.74%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Outstanding Balance
$928,409
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$679,055

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2004
Sold by
Tran Ben V and Tran Judy Nga Hong
Bought by
Christian Brad

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2003
Sold by
Tran Ben V and Tran Judy Nga Hong
Bought by
Tran Ben and Tran Judy Nga Hong

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
5.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2002
Sold by
Tran Ben V and Tran Judy V Nga
Bought by
Tran Ben and Tran Judy Nga Hong

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2000
Sold by
Tatum Michael G and Guy Michael
Bought by
Tran Ben and Tran Judy V Nga

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,062
Interest Rate
7.81%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Kane Kelly $1,400,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Christian Brad $1,000,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Tran Ben -- California Land Title Marin
Tran Ben -- California Land Title Marin
Tran Ben -- --
Tran Ben $495,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kane Kelly $1,120,000
Previous Owner Christian Brad $800,000
Previous Owner Tran Ben $380,000
Previous Owner Tran Ben $464,062
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2017 10/27/17 Sold $1,400,000 0.0% $692 / Sq Ft
10/16/2017 10/16/17 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2017 09/20/17 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $692 / 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 $20,775 $1,586,106 $995,583 $590,523
2024 $20,775 $1,555,006 $976,062 $578,944
2023 $20,470 $1,524,519 $956,926 $567,593
2022 $19,304 $1,494,632 $938,166 $556,466
2021 $19,011 $1,465,330 $919,773 $545,557
2020 $18,921 $1,450,317 $910,350 $539,967
2019 $18,339 $1,421,880 $892,500 $529,380
2018 $18,164 $1,394,000 $875,000 $519,000
2017 $14,913 $1,155,000 $707,700 $447,300
2016 $14,054 $1,100,000 $674,000 $426,000
2015 $12,028 $957,783 $587,028 $370,755
2014 $11,061 $895,125 $548,625 $346,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Cusick

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michael Cusick

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 279-8054

    76 Total Sales

    Michael Cusick
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  • Susan Ferrington

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Susan Ferrington

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 388-5060

    13 Total Sales

    Susan Ferrington
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21722498

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 013-141-31

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

524 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA

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