NOT LISTED FOR SALE

63 Billou St San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,073,000 - $1,333,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,976 Sq Ft
$604/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 14, 2022

Last sale price $1,000,000 $506 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,499/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Covered Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Loft

About This Home

As of October 2022

Original owners' loved family home now on market for the first time since built in 1947! Spacious 4 BR 2BA home in sought-after Bret Harte neighborhood features magnificent wrap-around gardens viewed from most windows and also enjoyed from an enormous deck where family weddings and celebrations once took place. Restore this major fixer, this "diamond in the rough" gem, and create your own new memories here!; Largest BR of the 4 has a murphy bed in its closet, can also function as family, game or media room, opening to the huge deck & gardens; a 2nd BR also opens to the deck; Kitchen has breakfast nook & Wedgewood stove; Small office has built-in shelves & closet; LG washer & dryer are included; Friendly Bret Harte neighborhood is a close walk to downtown San Rafael, the transit center, shops & restaurants; Easy access to 101, 580, & bike paths! Disclosure packet available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Friestad

Inactive Office License #00794954 Listed on: 09/11/2022

Inactive Office

Last Buyer's Agent

Trin Hong

Trin Hong Real Estate Inc License #01211949

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,716

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 8,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,976 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Bret Harte Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-193-02

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,716

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Woodland Av to Irwin St, left at Bret, right on Billou.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1837
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Closet
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 506.07
  • Square Footage: 1976.00
  • Bathroom Features: Closet, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached, Other
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Laminate Counter
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bedroom, Office
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Shape Irregular
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Original
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Full, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Uncovered Deck
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector, See Remarks
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public, Water District
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Floor Furnace, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Area, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 013-193-02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8000.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1947

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2022
Closed on
Oct 12, 2022
Sold by
Rodas Maridalia
Bought by
Calderon Luis A Morales
Seller's Agent
Bob Friestad
Inactive Office
Buyer's Agent
Trin Hong
Trin Hong Real Estate Inc
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.5%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,192,711

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$192,711
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$670,905
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$521,806

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2022
Closed on
Sep 30, 2022
Sold by
Houston 2002 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Calderon Luis A Morales
Seller's Agent
Bob Friestad
Inactive Office
Buyer's Agent
Trin Hong
Trin Hong Real Estate Inc
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.5%
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$670,905
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$521,806

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2021
Sold by
John Houston Robert
Bought by
Houston 2002 Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2002
Sold by
Houston Robert J and Houston Carol R
Bought by
Houston Robert J and Houston Carol R
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
Calderon Luis A Morales -- First American Title
Calderon Luis A Morales $1,000,000 First American Title
Houston 2002 Revocable Trust -- --
Houston Robert J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Calderon Luis A Morales $700,000
Closed Calderon Luis A Morales $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/14/2022 10/14/22 Sold $1,000,000 +0.5% $506 / Sq Ft
09/11/2022 09/11/22 For Sale $995,000 -- $504 / 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 $14,716 $1,066,410 $676,260 $390,150
2024 $14,716 $1,045,500 $663,000 $382,500
2023 $14,409 $1,020,000 $650,000 $370,000
2022 $13,617 $1,000,000 $650,000 $350,000
2021 $3,070 $104,175 $32,267 $71,908
2020 $2,989 $103,107 $31,936 $71,171
2019 $2,739 $101,086 $31,310 $69,776
2018 $2,703 $99,104 $30,696 $68,408
2017 $2,631 $97,161 $30,094 $67,067
2016 $2,519 $95,256 $29,504 $65,752
2015 $2,492 $93,825 $29,061 $64,764
2014 $2,285 $91,975 $28,485 $63,490
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Bob Friestad

    Inactive Office

    (415) 459-1550

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Bob Friestad
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  • Trin Hong

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Trin Hong

    Trin Hong Real Estate Inc

    (415) 606-2453

    3 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Trin Hong
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322083000

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 013-193-02

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

63 Billou St, San Rafael, CA

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