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.
Sold for $1,550,000 on 03/21/25
$1,550,000
12 Hillside Avenue, Kentfield, CA 94904
2beds
970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
5,048.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,552,400 Zestimate®
$1,598/sqft
$3,895 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 21, 2025 at 02:17pm
Listed by:
Cheryl Spence DRE #01190382 415-706-2445,
Jupiter Real Estate Group 415-706-2445
Bought with:
Austin L Klar, DRE #02172799
Vanguard Properties
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325014474
Originating MLS: Marin County
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s)
Bathroom
- Level: Lower,Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Other, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Decorative, Gas Piped
Interior area
- Total structure area: 970
- Total interior livable area: 970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Covered, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Inside Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,048 sqft
- Features: Landscaped, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Details
- Parcel number: 07407107
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kentfield
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
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