Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,813 sqft
280 Summit Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.56 acresLot Size
1935Year Built
$453/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Exquisite quality and detail in this custom romantic Mediterranean villa of yesteryear nestled on a sun-drenched hillside overlooking the Country Club enclave of old San Rafael. This very private 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bathroom home sits on approximately 1.6 acres, with an expansive hillside awaiting a vineyard or new orchard; lush gardens and in-ground pool; and patios and large covered cabana for an unparalleled indoor-outdoor lifestyle.Exquisite quality and detail in this custom romantic Mediterranean villa of yesteryear nestled on a sun-drenched hillside overlooking the Country Club enclave of old San Rafael. This very private 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bathroom home sits on approximately 1.6 acres, with an expansive hillside awaiting a vineyard or new orchard; lush gardens and in-ground pool; and patios and large covered cabana for an unparalleled indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
  • Listed by: Anne Kennedy DRE #01870081 Brokerage DRE #01995149 • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 08/24/2012 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 21216037

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,430,000

Avg days on market

65

Sale-to-list ratio

92.5%

San Rafael, CA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Anne Kennedy, DRE #01870081

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Barton Pate, DRE #01900188

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Property Information for 280 Summit Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Spanish/Med
  • View Description: Hills, Orchard, Other
  • Cross Street: Fairway Drive
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 1.56 AC / 67,997 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: Point San Pedro Road to left on Summit Ave, at about 1000 feet turn right at the white letters 280.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 016-031-35
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Side-by-Side, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 2813.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 67997.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Misc
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Other
  • Buyer Financing: Cash (No Loan)
  • Picture Count: 25
  • Property Disclaimer: Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Copyright © 2021 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright 2021 Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Other, Septic Connected
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: All Public, PG&E
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation: Other
  • Stories: 3
  • Upper Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Master Bedroom
  • Lower Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Garage
  • Main Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio, Deck(s)
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Other
  • Roof: Other, Tile
  • Pool: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl, Other, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Hood Over Range, Other, Gas Range
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Inside Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 8
  • Room Type: Library, Possible Guest, Storage, Sun Room
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00

Property History for 280 Summit Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2012

Sold

REBAREIS #21216037

$1,275,000—
Aug 21, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336562505

$1,275,000—
Aug 20, 2012

Pending

REBAREIS #21216037

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2012

Sold

REBAREIS #21216037

$1,275,000
08/21/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336562505

$1,275,000
08/20/2012

Pending

REBAREIS #21216037

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Public Records for 280 Summit Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$879,200Additions$722,200Total$1,601,400
Tax Record2025$20,372 ($1,698 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,013 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,013 SqFtLot Size68,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1940CountyMARINAPN016-031-35

Schools near 280 Summit Avenue

This home is within San Rafael City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Coleman Elementary School
PublicK to 5

San Pedro Elementary School
PublicK to 5

James B. Davidson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Terra Linda High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 280 Summit Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,275,000
4
2,813
67,997
$2,987,500
5
4,576
43,120
$2,175,000
4
4.5
4,580
43,560
$3,200,000
4
4,916
43,198
–
5
6
4,990
45,360
$2,325,000
4
3,234
44,431

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