NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Berens Dr Kentfield, CA 94904

Estimated Value: $2,343,000 - $2,564,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,760 Sq Ft
$1,414/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2021

Last sale price $2,495,000 $1,418 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $16,009/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Views of Mount Tamalpais
  • Wood Flooring
  • Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2021

Stunning 4 BR, 3 BA entertainer's dream home in Kentfield Gardens. Serenity and seclusion await through the lovely gate with fenced-in garden. Gorgeous chef's kitchen with Viking range, quartz countertops, farmhouse style porcelain sink and large island. Dining area and living room with fireplace and French doors, flow seamlessly to the backyard. Primary bedroom retreat has access to the garden, and the ensuite bathroom features Carrara marble tile and rain shower. Two additional bedrooms and hall bath complete the main level. The 2nd story offers a 4th bedroom w/sitting area, and remodeled ensuite bathroom with subway tile. Gorgeous back garden with large poured concrete patio, stunning stone fireplace, pergola with swings, artificial lawn area, and planter beds. Landscaped front and back gardens feature fruit trees and beautiful roses throughout. Walking distance to schools, short bike ride to shops and restaurants. This happy home is truly a gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernadette Krystow

Engel & Völkers License #01935073 Listed on: 05/20/2021

Engel & Völkers

Co-Listed By

Nathalie Kemp

Engel & Völkers License #01265869

Last Buyer's Agent

Whitney Potter

Own Marin License #01468633

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,299 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,760 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Views of Mount Tamalpais

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

  • Kentfield Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 074-112-18

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

6,299 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Sir Francis Drake, McAllister, Berens
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1446
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ground Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Great Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1417.61
  • Square Footage: 1760
  • Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Marble Counter, Slab Counter
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Roof: Composition
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fireplace
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • Pool: No
  • View: Mt Tamalpais

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Kentfield

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 074-112-18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6299

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1954

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Tamalpais Union
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Jun 15, 2021
Sold by
Bell David E and Bell Tami L
Bought by
Blumberg Tanin and Blumberg Jaclyn E
Seller's Agent
Bernadette Krystow
Engel & Völkers
Buyer's Agent
Whitney Potter
Own Marin
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,495,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,488,679

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,321
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.05%
Original Mortgage
$1,746,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,561,205
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$927,474

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2008
Sold by
Bell David and Bell Tami
Bought by
Bell David E and Bell Tami L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,057,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2007
Sold by
Bell David E and Gregory Tami L
Bought by
Bell David and Bell Tami

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,900
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2007
Sold by
Lesser James A and Lesser Patricia R
Bought by
Bell David E and Bell Tami L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,900
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2002
Sold by
Piccinini Jeffrey and Piccinini Toni
Bought by
Lesser James A and Lesser Patricia R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2002
Sold by
Descala Elizabeth
Bought by
Piccinini Jeffrey and Piccinini Toni

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Interest Rate
5.21%
Source: Public Records

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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
Blumberg Tanin $2,495,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Bell David E -- California Land Title Marin
Bell David -- California Land Title Marin
Bell David E $1,370,000 California Land Title Marin
Lesser James A $1,050,000 California Land Title Co Mar
Piccinini Jeffrey $860,000 California Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blumberg Tanin $1,746,500
Previous Owner Bell David E $1,057,000
Previous Owner Bell David E $232,900
Previous Owner Bell David E $1,000,000
Previous Owner Lesser James A $840,000
Previous Owner Piccinini Jeffrey $688,000
Closed Lesser James A $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Sold $2,495,000 0.0% $1,418 / Sq Ft
06/17/2021 06/17/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $1,418 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $35,012 $2,698,472 $1,488,327 $1,210,145
2024 $33,069 $2,645,571 $1,459,150 $1,186,421
2023 $32,402 $2,593,717 $1,430,550 $1,163,167
2022 $32,321 $2,542,860 $1,402,500 $1,140,360
2021 $22,732 $1,683,244 $1,095,346 $587,898
2020 $22,452 $1,665,986 $1,084,116 $581,870
2019 $21,824 $1,633,332 $1,062,867 $570,465
2018 $21,348 $1,601,318 $1,042,034 $559,284
2017 $20,338 $1,569,929 $1,021,608 $548,321
2016 $19,096 $1,485,175 $966,456 $518,719
2015 $18,084 $1,375,163 $894,867 $480,296
2014 $16,416 $1,285,200 $836,325 $448,875
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bernadette Krystow

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bernadette Krystow

    Engel & Völkers

    (415) 524-3898

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Bernadette Krystow
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  • Nathalie Kemp

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Nathalie Kemp

    Engel & Völkers

    (415) 819-4225

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Nathalie Kemp
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Whitney Potter

    Own Marin

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321042963

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 074-112-18

California Marin County Kentfield 94904

78 Berens Dr, Kentfield, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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