This truly charming home has been updated with classic designs and details that transcend time and trends. Impeccably rebuilt, it has a naturally lit open floor plan and vaulted ceilings that create a spacious, warm and inviting environment. Enhanced by a beautifully landscaped yard with cooling trees for summer, warmth and bright light in winter, and a covered dining patio for year round use. You'll appreciate the thoughtful creative custom details like the hand made corbels, cast bronze door handles and custom garden/storage sheds with barn doors for easy access. Located on a quiet cul de sac with direct access to the levee nature trail and close to China Camp, this peaceful garden retreat is move in ready.
Sold for $1,050,000 on 06/18/24
$1,050,000
816 Descanso Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
3beds
1,436sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
5,998.21 Square Feet Lot
$1,040,400 Zestimate®
$731/sqft
$3,971 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,040,400
$936,000 - $1.17M
$3,971/mo
Zestimate® history
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 19, 2024 at 02:27am
Listed by:
Judy M Smith DRE #00871536 415-215-6789,
Golden Gate Sotheby's 415-461-7200
Bought with:
Niz Brown, DRE #00542856
Niz Realty
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 324036279
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Ground Floor
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Bathroom
- Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Full, Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Piped, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,436
- Total interior livable area: 1,436 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Guest, No Garage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Wheelchair Access
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Dog Run
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 5,998 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 18007505
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s), See Remarks
Location
- Region: San Rafael
- Subdivision: Santa Venetia
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2024 | Sold | $1,050,000-3.2%$731/sqft |
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| 6/5/2024 | Pending sale | $1,085,000$756/sqft |
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| 5/28/2024 | Contingent | $1,085,000$756/sqft |
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| 5/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,085,000+64.1%$756/sqft |
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| 1/19/2005 | Sold | $661,000+1286.7%$460/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,071,000 +18.6% |
| 2024 | $15,038 +15.8% | $903,230 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,986 +6.5% | $885,521 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Santa Venetia
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Venetia Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Terra Linda High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
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