Unobstructed views of Mt. Tam from this single-story Ranch style home in the Villa Real neighborhood. The spacious, level yard is designed for entertaining with a PebbleTec swimming pool, patio and shaded deck. The inside of the home features solid oak hardwood floors in the main living areas and bedrooms. Freshly painted throughout! The large living room has a beautiful mid-century style stone fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is open to the family room and features a wall of windows looking toward the swimming pool and Mt Tam. Both bathrooms are updated. The primary suite bathroom features Carrara marble floors and countertop plus glazed subway tile wainscoting and shower stall. The laundry is conveniently located inside the house in a closet. Energy upgrades include PV solar panels, dual pane windows and a new furnace in 2022. Great location just 5 minutes from Highway 101 and a short distance to San Rafael and Marin Yacht Clubs, Loch Lomond Marina, Andy's Market, Montecito Plaza shopping, China Camp open space and McNears Beach. The Villa Real Property Owners Association strives to create a sense of community with annual outdoor gatherings and more!
Sold for $1,495,000 on 11/15/23
$1,495,000
7 Balboa Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
4beds
1,918sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
9,700.81 Square Feet Lot
$1,937,400 Zestimate®
$779/sqft
$6,372 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,937,400
$1.76M - $2.15M
$6,372/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 15, 2023 at 06:19am
Listed by:
Kevin McGinnis DRE #01793143 415-725-1911,
Compass 415-345-7640,
Erin McGinnis DRE #01796588 415-725-1940,
Compass
Bought with:
Mike Murphy
Generation Real Estate
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 323917605
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Marble, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Formal Entry
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Full
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,918
- Total interior livable area: 1,918 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Pool features: In Ground, Heat None, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mt Tamalpais
Lot
- Size: 9,700 sqft
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscaped, Landscape Front
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola
- Parcel number: 01616202
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Water District
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned, See Remarks
Location
- Region: San Rafael
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: Other
- Association name: Villa Real
- Association phone: 415-488-7259
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2023 | Sold | $1,495,000$779/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #323917605 | ||
| 11/4/2023 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$779/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #323917605 | ||
| 10/21/2023 | Contingent | $1,495,000$779/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #323917605 | ||
| 10/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$779/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #323917605 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,523,880 +2% |
| 2024 | $25,771 +163.4% | $1,494,000 +113.9% |
| 2023 | $9,784 +5.8% | $698,450 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Loch Lomond
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10San Pedro Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Rafael City Schools
Source: BAREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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