Sold
Last Sold Price
$9,000,000
7 beds4,928 sqft

3 Upper Ames Ave, Ross, CA 94957

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.17 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$1,826/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

One of the most coveted locations in the entire Bay Area. On 2+ flat acres near the center of Ross is a one-of-a-kind jewel designed by the highly respected architect, Joseph Esherick. The house blends unobtrusively into its environment inviting a natural indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Clear heart redwood, hemlock & soft-cut white pine provide the warm ambiance inside. Outside is a wonderland of fruit trees, sequoias, beautiful lawns & gardens & a poolOne of the most coveted locations in the entire Bay Area. On 2+ flat acres near the center of Ross is a one-of-a-kind jewel designed by the highly respected architect, Joseph Esherick. The house blends unobtrusively into its environment inviting a natural indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Clear heart redwood, hemlock & soft-cut white pine provide the warm ambiance inside. Outside is a wonderland of fruit trees, sequoias, beautiful lawns & gardens & a pool
Listing closed: 05/07/2008 12:00 AM • Source: RESFAR, MLS#: 20815337
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$9,995,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Ross, CA

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Location

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Property Information for 3 Upper Ames Avenue

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Directions to Property: Sir Francis Drake, L at Lagunitas, R at Shady Lane, Left at Ames which turns into Upper Ames
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • View Description: Forest, Woods
  • Cross Street: Shady Lane
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 2.17 AC / 94,481 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Ross
  • Area Short Display: A2000
  • Location Description: Ross
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 073-201-02
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
School Information
  • School District: Tamalpais Union and Ross
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Misc, Manual Sprinkler F&R, Private
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • TIC Agreement: No
  • Picture Count: 12
  • Photos Provided By: Agent
  • Elevation: 0
  • Builder Name: Joseph Esherick
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, PG&E
  • Water Source: Well, Water District

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Redwood Siding, Wood
  • Fencing: Other, Partial, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Stories: 2
  • Upper Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Master Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio(s)
  • Pool Features: Built-In
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Other, Tar/Gravel
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Piped, Living Room
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Workshop

Room Information

Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living
  • Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Dining
  • Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00

Rental

Rent Information
  • Available Date: 03-03-2008
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00

Property History for 3 Upper Ames Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2020

Withdrawn

BAREIS #22011439

—
—
Dec 2, 2020

Withdrawn

RESFAR #22011439

$22,000,000
—
May 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

BAREIS #22011439

$22,000,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2020

Withdrawn

BAREIS #22011439

—
12/02/2020

Withdrawn

RESFAR #22011439

$22,000,000
05/26/2020

Listed (Active)

BAREIS #22011439

$22,000,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3 Upper Ames Avenue

Taxable Value

Land

$6,723,904

Additions

$5,096,208
Total$11,820,112

Tax Record

2025

$136,487 ($11,374 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

5.5

Total Finished SqFt

7,581 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

7,581 SqFt

Lot Size

94,500 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2009

Year Renovated

2009

County

MARIN

APN

073-201-15

Schools near 3 Upper Ames Avenue

This home is within Tamalpais Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ross Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Redwood High School
Public9 to 12

Tamiscal High (Alternative) School
Public9 to 12

San Andreas High (Continuation) School
Public10 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.

Ross
Ross
Gorgeous landscaped gardens and less development mean more peace and quiet. Ross is a lovely, high-priced neighborhood in Marin County with plenty of privacy and space for the family to relax at home or gather at Ross Common on the weekends for soccer games and a sense of community.

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$9,000,000
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$6,500,000
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