$1,550,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

12 Hillside Ave Kentfield, CA 94904

Kentfield Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
970 Sq Ft
5,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,598 Per Sq Ft

20% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Retreat
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Tucked away on a wooded knoll, this 1939 cottage feels like a treehouse retreat, where dappled sunlight filters through the trees and floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outdoors in. Full of warmth, vintage charm, and modern comforts, this home is a love letter to a bygone era. Original hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, and timeless details create an inviting atmosphere. Sunlight pours into the living and dining areas, casting golden hues throughout the day. The vintage-inspired kitchen features new retro-style appliances, open shelving, and granite countertopsperfect for morning coffee or cozy dinners. The primary bathroom preserves its 1930s elegance with original tiles, a cast-iron soaking tub, and a stall shower. Beyond two main-floor bedrooms, a lower-level bonus space off the garage offers flexibility as an office, studio, or gym. Outside, a fully fenced yard feels like a secret garden, with mature trees, a grassy area, and even a charming chicken coop with resident hens. Though it feels like a retreat, this home is moments from College of Marin, Woodland Market, and scenic trails, with easy access to San Francisco. A rare blend of character, privacy, and conveniencethis is a home to be cherished.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Spence

Jupiter Real Estate Group License #01190382

Last Buyer's Agent

Austin Klar

Vanguard Properties License #02172799

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,224

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 5,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 970 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 074-071-07

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,224

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Sir Francis Drake Blvd., to College Avenue, right on Woodland Rd. then immediate right on Kent Avenue, left on Hillside Avenue.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1159
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Other
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
  • Square Footage: 970.00
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Decorative Only, Gas Piped
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter
  • Lower Level: Garage, Partial Bath(s), Retreat
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage Door Opener, Guest Parking Available, Interior Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 074-071-07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5049.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1939

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $1,550,000 +19.7% $1,598 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $1,295,000 +17.7% $1,335 / Sq Ft
02/19/2019 02/19/19 Sold $1,100,000 0.0% $1,134 / Sq Ft
02/19/2019 02/19/19 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2019 02/19/19 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $1,134 / 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
2024 $17,224 $1,200,804 $792,881 $407,923
2023 $16,848 $1,177,263 $777,337 $399,926
2022 $16,728 $1,154,184 $762,098 $392,086
2021 $16,418 $1,131,554 $747,156 $384,398
2020 $16,188 $1,119,960 $739,500 $380,460
2019 $6,617 $465,571 $206,146 $259,425
2018 $6,523 $456,445 $202,105 $254,340
2017 $6,294 $447,495 $198,142 $249,353
2016 $6,070 $438,721 $194,257 $244,464
2015 $6,035 $432,133 $191,340 $240,793
2014 $5,686 $423,669 $187,592 $236,077
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $750,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,550,000 First American Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,100,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325014474

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 074-071-07

California Marin County Kentfield 94904 Kentfield

12 Hillside Ave, Kentfield, CA

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This home is located at 12 Hillside Ave, Kentfield, CA 94904 and is currently priced at $1,550,000, approximately $1,597 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 12 Hillside Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School, Adaline E. Kent Middle School, and Redwood High School.

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