Category: Marin

Despite What You’ve Read, This Is Not the Bay Area’s Richest City

The times they are a-changing up in Belvedere, as that very wealthy Marin County city may soon build its first affordable housing project in over 30 years, although predictably many of the locals are not letting it go on without a fight. It’s surely not a coincidence that Belvedere sees so little diverse housing construction … Continue reading Despite What You’ve Read, This Is Not the Bay Area’s Richest City

Just Sold: Richmond District; Noe Valley; Larkspur

So much great content coming out of theFrontSteps lately. It’s our continued effort to keep you and yours educated on all things San Francisco real estate, and beyond. But it’s closing deals for our wonderful clients that keeps food on the table and the stoke high. With that said, here are a couple recent closings … Continue reading Just Sold: Richmond District; Noe Valley; Larkspur

Mill Valley’s Most Expensive Home Asks $12.5 Million

What makes a home listing stand out? Sometimes its historicity, sometimes it’s architectural daring, and sometimes it’s the insight that a property can provide about a city or neighborhood. But maybe the simplest way is just to be worth a whole pile of money, as in the case of 9 Walsh Drive, which listed this … Continue reading Mill Valley’s Most Expensive Home Asks $12.5 Million

Mammoth Mill Valley A-Frame Asks $1.15 Million

We’ve talked before about the nearly cult-like fascination some people have with A-frame homes, spurred in large part by the muscular simplicity of their design and their association with remote NorCal locations, American post-war prosperity, and 20th century nostalgia. But not every home of a certain style has to fit the formula: In the case … Continue reading Mammoth Mill Valley A-Frame Asks $1.15 Million

The Truth About Marin County’s Floating Homes

The Sausalito waterfront is thick with a peculiar varietal of home-buying prospect, the ever-whimsical and increasingly popular floating homes. Most of us have seen them, but few understand how they really work. For one thing, more often than not outsiders refer to these piscine properties as “houseboats,” but in most cases that’s not strictly accurate. … Continue reading The Truth About Marin County’s Floating Homes

Inside Gavin Newsom’s (former) $5.9 Million Marin County Mansion

The big news in California politics is the upcoming recall election, asking voters whether or not they want to oust Governor Gavin Newsom. And speaking of recall, we’re also getting a flashback to some of Newsom’s recent real estate prospects. Earlier this year, Newsom finally managed to sell his Marin County mansion, after a two-plus … Continue reading Inside Gavin Newsom’s (former) $5.9 Million Marin County Mansion

SOLD | 310 Redwood Ave | Corte Madera | $1,650,000

To all of our readers and those of you out there considering a move to Marin, I just helped another young couple find their dream home outside of the city limits, past the fog line, in an amazing Corte Madera location, with an incredible yard, hot tub, and everything you need. Coming from the city, … Continue reading SOLD | 310 Redwood Ave | Corte Madera | $1,650,000

Yacht Lovers Dream House Could Be Your Dream Come True

Whether boating, driving, or biking the Bay, you’ve likely seen (and coveted) 27 Bellevue, which rests gloriously on the shore of Corinthian Island. Now you can see inside: Custom built in 2009 for a yacht racing enthusiast, and then later remodeled by a tech titan who also loves to race yachts, the 4,300 square foot … Continue reading Yacht Lovers Dream House Could Be Your Dream Come True

This Sausalito Beauty Offers One Very Rare Feature

This 1991 built hillside hottie offers five beds, three baths. From its forested perch, enjoy spectacular bay views in a freshly updated interior with cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows in the dining room. Other unique features include a huge, custom-designed dressing room, a deep soaking tub, home gym, and sound-proofed family room/den. But … Continue reading This Sausalito Beauty Offers One Very Rare Feature

SOLD! 1830 Mountain View Dr. | Tiburon | $4,175,000

I am pleased to report the successful purchase of this this luxury residence located in the highly sought after exclusive Hill Haven neighborhood of Tiburon with sweeping views spanning the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay, Belvedere Island, the Belvedere lagoons, and across to Mount Tamalpais. Situated on .70 acres with 4425 (+/-) of living space, … Continue reading SOLD! 1830 Mountain View Dr. | Tiburon | $4,175,000

Where To Buy A Home In Marin County For The Money

Following on the heels of our Where to Buy A Home For Your Money in San Francisco post, we thought you’d like to know what your hard earned cash gets you in Marin (I do represent buyers and sellers in Marin County, if you’re in the market). The charts below are based upon 2015 transactions … Continue reading Where To Buy A Home In Marin County For The Money

SOLD | 694 Hilary Drive, Tiburon, California

I am happy to report I just helped some buyers secure this wonderful mid-century property in Tiburon (that’s North over the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County for those of you not familiar with our area). Located at 694 Hilary Drive, this 4 bed, 2 bath single family home has great charm and character, a … Continue reading SOLD | 694 Hilary Drive, Tiburon, California

North Bay Real Estate: The Marin, Napa & Sonoma Markets

January 2014 Market Report The real estate market recovery started in earnest in 2012 and then went red hot in spring 2013, which resulted in an additional, big, fast jump – approximately 20% – in home prices. After the spring peak, the market calmed somewhat in the second half of the year and prices stabilized, … Continue reading North Bay Real Estate: The Marin, Napa & Sonoma Markets

240 Round Hill In Tiburon For Sale, So Close To San Francisco, And Not Yet On MLS

I’m not quite sure just how many people from around the world hit this here little (20,000 monthly unique visitors) real estate blog looking for Marin real estate, but one thing I do know is that Marin is pretty damn hard to beat. It’s a hop, skip, and a jump away from one of the … Continue reading 240 Round Hill In Tiburon For Sale, So Close To San Francisco, And Not Yet On MLS