NOT LISTED FOR SALE

527 Bret Harte Rd San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,514,000 - $1,694,277

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft
$513/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,380,000 $445 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,781/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • City View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2022

Very interesting property, on a large lot (10,000 SF per tax records) with a main home, an in-law unit (29 La Loma), and a bonus room (with half bath) and separate entrance below. Main Home includes 3 en suite bedrooms (2 up, 1 down), mostly newer paint throughout and newer carpet (except for stairway), family room/dining area, cozy brick fireplace with gas starter in living room, valley views from living room with French doors to huge rear decks to enjoy views from, a large fenced front yard, central heat & AC, and a 2-car attached garage with interior access and washer/dryer hook-ups. In-Law Unit below with separate entry features 1 bedroom/1 bath, newer paint, a nice kitchen and sitting area, wall furnace, hook-ups for a washer/dryer in closet just outside the unit and a separate large driveway off La Loma with space for RV parking as well. Home and In-Law have separate electric meters.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Benoit

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00754169 Listed on: 11/14/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sally Figueiredo

HomeSmart Optima Realty License #01246698

HomeSmart Optima Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,971

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 10,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • City
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Bret Harte Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-142-07

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,971

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Second St, to Lindaro, to Right on Bungalow, Left on La Loma, then Left on Bret Harte.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2296
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
  • Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling, View
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 445.16
  • Square Footage: 3100.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Family Room Features: View
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight(s), Tile Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Guest Quarters, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Storage
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Kitchen
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood, See Remarks
  • Foundation: Concrete, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: Landscape Front, Shape Irregular
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Wood
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • View: City, Hills, Valley

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front, Garage Facing Side, Interior Access, RV Storage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only

Schools

  • School District: Marin

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 013-142-07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10001.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1972

Tax Info

  • County Transfer Tax Rate: 1.10

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2022
Closed on
Dec 9, 2022
Sold by
Bienas Peter
Bought by
Balestrini Alessia and Meredith Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Tom Benoit
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sally Figueiredo
HomeSmart Optima Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.08%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$1,589,069

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$209,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,089,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,058,484
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$554,120

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2018
Sold by
Harriman Wiliam M E and The William M E Harriman Revoc
Bought by
Harriman Wiliam M E and The 2018 William M E Harriman

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2015
Sold by
Harriman William and William Me Harriman Revocable
Bought by
Bienas Peter

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2015
Sold by
Harriman William and Bienas Peter B
Bought by
Harriman William Me

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$611,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1999
Sold by
Locks Ethan E
Bought by
Harriman William and Bienas Peter B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1994
Sold by
Harriman William and Bienas Peter B
Bought by
Locks Ethan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
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
Balestrini Alessia $1,380,000 Old Republic Title
Harriman Wiliam M E -- None Available
Bienas Peter -- None Available
Harriman William Me -- First American Title Company
Harriman William -- --
Locks Ethan E $45,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Locks Ethan E -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Balestrini Alessia $1,089,000
Previous Owner Harriman William Me $611,000
Previous Owner Harriman William $625,000
Previous Owner Locks Ethan E $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2022 12/15/22 Sold $1,380,000 -1.1% $445 / Sq Ft
12/09/2022 12/09/22 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2022 11/14/22 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $450 / 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 $24,971 $1,434,711 $858,330 $576,381
2024 $24,971 $1,406,580 $841,500 $565,080
2023 $19,800 $1,379,000 $825,000 $554,000
2022 $14,865 $1,012,723 $567,151 $445,572
2021 $12,508 $810,735 $362,062 $448,673
2020 $12,314 $802,423 $358,350 $444,073
2019 $11,883 $786,692 $351,325 $435,367
2018 $11,775 $771,269 $344,437 $426,832
2017 $11,366 $756,149 $337,685 $418,464
2016 $10,973 $741,326 $331,065 $410,261
2015 $10,413 $730,191 $326,092 $404,099
2014 -- $715,888 $319,705 $396,183
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Benoit

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Tom Benoit

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 258-4145

    2 in this area

    63 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Sally Figueiredo

    HomeSmart Optima Realty

    (925) 890-0675

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322099731

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 013-142-07

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

527 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA

This home is located at 527 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901 since 14 November 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,589,069, approximately $512 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 527 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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