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.
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$1,550,000
12 Hillside Avenue, Kentfield, CA 94904
2beds
970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
5,048 Square Feet Lot
$1,573,100 Zestimate®
$1,598/sqft
$4,358 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,573,100
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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
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & 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 Square Feet
- 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: Public, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kentfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,598/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,224,818
- Annual tax amount: $21,784
- Date on market: 2/20/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2025 | Sold | $1,550,000+19.7%$1,598/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$1,335/sqft |
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| 2/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+17.7%$1,335/sqft |
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| 2/20/2019 | Sold | $1,100,000$1,134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,784 +26.5% | $1,224,818 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,224 +2.2% | $1,200,804 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,848 +0.7% | $1,177,263 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,728 +1.9% | $1,154,184 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,418 +1.4% | $1,131,554 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,188 +144.7% | $1,119,960 +140.6% |
| 2019 | $6,617 +1.4% | $465,571 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,523 +3.6% | $456,445 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,294 +3.7% | $447,495 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,070 +0.6% | $438,721 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,035 +6.1% | $432,133 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,686 | $423,669 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $421,755 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $413,485 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $405,381 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $402,351 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $403,309 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $395,401 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $387,648 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $380,049 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $372,600 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $365,296 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $358,603 +4.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $342,474 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $335,760 |
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