$999,000
SOLD APR 16, 2025
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,330 Sq Ft
7,501 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$429 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Covered Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 256 San Marin Drive. Great home in a wonderful location! The living room features vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and dining nook - with views to the rear garden & meadow beyond. The kitchen has been remodeled & features recessed lighting, stainless appliances including a gas range, and custom cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen is a breakfast area with extra cabinets/pantry and a slider leading to a front patio. The main level also includes a family room with a wet bar, slider to a covered rear deck & garden, plus a bedroom and upgraded bathroom. Upstairs you'll find a light-filled primary suite with an attached balcony to soak in the meadow views, along with an upgraded primary bathroom. Find two additional bedrooms on the upper floor which feature a shared balcony, plus a remodeled hall bathroom. The main living areas and bedrooms all feature newer luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceiling fans & upgraded lighting. The Sun Run solar system is owned and paid in full. The lot features a fully fenced yard, mature trees, brick-lined planter beds and pathways. Attached two car garage. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and hiking trails. Enjoy all Marin has to offer in this lovely home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tiffany Knef

W Real Estate License #01261601

W Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Dominique Nave Conroy

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01776152

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,286

Year Built

  • Built in 1974 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,330 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-282-58

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,286

Year Built

Built in 1974 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: San Marin Drive
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Square Footage: 2330.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt, Mountains, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Battery Backup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 124-282-58
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7501.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1974

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $999,000 -4.8% $429 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Price Changed $1,049,000 -8.7% $450 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $493 / 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 $15,286 $1,200,000 $700,000 $500,000
2023 $7,798 $499,865 $183,284 $316,581
2022 $7,090 $490,064 $179,690 $310,374
2021 $7,071 $480,455 $176,167 $304,288
2020 $6,967 $475,530 $174,361 $301,169
2019 $6,635 $466,205 $170,942 $295,263
2018 $6,531 $457,064 $167,590 $289,474
2017 $6,409 $448,103 $164,304 $283,799
2016 $6,428 $439,320 $161,084 $278,236
2015 $5,869 $432,722 $158,665 $274,057
2014 -- $424,247 $155,557 $268,690
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $849,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $318,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $65,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $335,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $65,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $285,663 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $999,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $44,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324113155

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 124-282-58