$2,350,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025

56 Surfwood Cir San Rafael, CA 94901

Glenwood Neighborhood
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,222 Sq Ft
7,701 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$729 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Bay View
  • Deck
  • Glenwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

Bask in the flow of this beautifully remodeled East San Rafael gem! Secluded private lot steps from San Rafael Bay & the extensive hiking trails of China Camp SP. This gorgeous home boasts an open floor plan on the main level w/ an oversized gourmet eat-in kitchen feat: Thermador & KitchenAid appliances and Outstanding Views! This flowing & spacious home is perfect for entertaining! Large sliding doors ease you on to the expansive back yard w/ excellent views of the wetlands and the hills beyond. Superb landscaping surrounds decks, patios, hot tub & lawn to make entertaining effortless. Primary bed has a contemporary feel w/ 3 closets (2 walk-in) & boasts a light-filled bath, dual vanities, rainfall shower & stand-alone tub. Generously sized bedrooms incl one den-sized room w/ adjacent office/gym/bed area. The home backs to Glenwood marsh for a private feel, while its proximity to PSP Road gives easy access to all of Marin, including Andy's Market, McNear Beach, Peacock Gap GC & Glenwood Elementary. Addl features: fully owned solar panels w/ 2 Enphase back up batteries, dedicated EV charger, digital monitoring system, 2 Dryers, A/C, hot tub, play structure, Lg storage shed & Parking Galore! 56 Surfwood is a rare turnkey property that will WOW even the most discerning buyer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffery Birkenseer

Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat License #01364790 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Finkelstein

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01854883

Corcoran Icon Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,395

Year Built

  • Built in 1971 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,701 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Uncovered Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,222 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Butcher Block Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Dual Closets
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 185-041-11

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,395

Year Built

Built in 1971 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Point San Pedro Road east, left on Main Drive, immediate right on to Surfwood Circle. 56 is set back from the street down a driveway.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1768
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary, Farmhouse, Ranch
  • Property Faces: East
  • Reso Window Features: Dual Pane Full
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Square Footage: 3222.00
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet, Double Sinks, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Piped, Gas Starter, Insert
  • Kitchen Features: Butcher Block Counters, Island, Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Den, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Closet, Walk-In Closet 2+

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Ceiling Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Shape Irregular, Street Lights
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Patio
  • View: Bay, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: EV Charging, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Electric: Battery Backup, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Internet Available, Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert, Gas, MultiZone
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Ground Floor, Inside Area, Sink, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Middle/Junior School District: San Rafael City Schools

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 185-041-11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7701.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1971

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Rafael City Schools
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Jeffery And Emily Birkenseer Family Trus and Birkenseer Emily A
Bought by
Narganes Francisco and Dipasquale Dana Lynn
Seller's Agent
Jeffery Birkenseer
Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Finkelstein
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-9.44%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$2,400,566

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,566
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$1,880,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,874,080
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$526,486

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2023
Sold by
Birkenseer Jeffrey T and Birkenseer Emily A
Bought by
Jeffrey And Emily Birkenseer Family Trust and Birkenseer

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2022
Closed on
Mar 25, 2022
Sold by
Mcauliffe Family Trust
Bought by
Birkenseer Jeffery T and Birkenseer Emily A
Seller's Agent
Jason Holmes
Holmes Burrell Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeffery Birkenseer
Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,735,000
Premium/Discount to List
$335,000
13.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2017
Sold by
Brandon Thomas David
Bought by
Mcauliffe Colin Harrington and Mcauliffe Nicole Didonato

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,350,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,735,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $3,452,273 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,880,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $0 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $899,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $980,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $2,350,000 -5.8% $729 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Price Changed $2,495,000 -3.9% $774 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $2,595,000 -5.1% $805 / Sq Ft
03/29/2022 03/29/22 Sold $2,735,000 +14.0% $849 / Sq Ft
03/16/2022 03/16/22 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2022 03/16/22 For Sale $2,400,000 -- $745 / 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 $29,395 $2,300,000 $1,101,500 $1,198,500
2024 $29,395 $2,250,000 $1,077,500 $1,172,500
2023 $35,864 $2,769,300 $1,326,000 $1,443,300
2022 $18,543 $1,409,388 $683,518 $725,870
2021 $18,240 $1,381,758 $670,118 $711,640
2020 $18,085 $1,367,596 $663,250 $704,346
2019 $17,401 $1,340,790 $650,250 $690,540
2018 $17,220 $1,314,500 $637,500 $677,000
2017 $6,741 $437,357 $168,214 $269,143
2016 $6,031 $428,783 $164,916 $263,867
2015 $5,772 $422,342 $162,439 $259,903
2014 $5,524 $414,071 $159,258 $254,813
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeffery Birkenseer

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jeffery Birkenseer

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat

    (415) 308-9251

    3 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Jeffery Birkenseer
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Stephanie Finkelstein

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (415) 306-3958

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Stephanie Finkelstein
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  • Jason Holmes

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jason Holmes

    Holmes Burrell Real Estate

    (415) 686-0589

    4 in this area

    161 Total Sales

    Jason Holmes
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  • Arun Burrell

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Arun Burrell

    Holmes Burrell Real Estate

    (415) 505-5924

    4 in this area

    143 Total Sales

    Arun Burrell
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325018566

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 185-041-11

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Glenwood

56 Surfwood Cir, San Rafael, CA

This home is located at 56 Surfwood Cir, San Rafael, CA 94901 and is currently priced at $2,350,000, approximately $729 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 56 Surfwood Cir is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Glenwood Elementary School, James B. Davidson Middle School, and San Rafael High School.

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