Price to sell! The House of 12 Palms is a breathtaking Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired waterfront estate with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Angel Island. This luxurious home offers over 3,700 sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space, featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings, stunning wooden beams, and exceptional artisan craftsmanship. The open layout is perfect for both entertaining and everyday living, highlighted by an extra large gourmet kitchen that seamlessly flows into the dining area and opens onto a large deck. Nestled on an 8,360 sq. ft. landscaped lot, the property includes multiple decks, a hot tub, and high-end finishes like 18" Italian tile and polished concrete floors. For entertainment, the home boasts a multimedia room with surround sound and a hidden "bar by the bay," complemented by artistic details like a custom-designed staircase and a hand-painted mural. Additional features include a two-car garage with four parking spaces, an elevator providing direct access to the front door from the garage, radiant heating for year-round comfort, and two electronically powered skylights for natural light. The House of 12 Palms combines luxury, artistry, and modern amenities, creating a remarkable waterfront sanctuary.
Sold for $1,895,000
Tax assessed value
$1,895,000
279 Western Dr, Richmond, CA 94801
3beds
3,256sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$2,134,200 Zestimate®
$582/sqft
$6,282 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,134,200
$1.94M - $2.37M
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Waterfront estateExtra large gourmet kitchenGolden gate bridgeHand-painted muralItalian tileLandscaped lotCustom-designed staircase
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Listed by:
Sana Wen DRE #01177424 650-759-6109,
Feagley Realtors,
Cindy Wilson DRE #01271618 510-685-5412,
Feagley Realtors
Bought with:
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Feagley Realtors
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41074905
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Office
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Wet Bar
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,256
- Total interior livable area: 3,256 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Down
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Beach Front
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 5580200151
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Alarm - Leased, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Richmond
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $582/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,895,000
- Annual tax amount: $30,794
- Date on market: 9/30/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Sold | $1,895,000$582/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074905 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2024 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$582/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074905 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2024 | Contingent | $1,895,000$582/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074905 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+427.9%$582/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074905 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2003 | Sold | $359,000+14%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/1997 | Sold | $315,000$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,794 +28.6% | $1,895,000 +20.1% |
| 2024 | $23,938 +1.8% | $1,577,440 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,513 +1.4% | $1,546,511 +2% |
| 2022 | $23,195 +0.4% | $1,516,188 +2% |
| 2021 | $23,101 +14.9% | $1,486,460 +12.2% |
| 2020 | $20,097 -5.7% | $1,325,000 -6.1% |
| 2019 | $21,319 +11.7% | $1,411,000 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $19,094 +6% | $1,275,000 +6.3% |
| 2017 | $18,021 -1.1% | $1,200,000 |
| 2016 | $18,223 +14.7% | $1,200,000 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $15,891 | $1,196,500 +17.9% |
| 2014 | $15,891 | $1,014,500 +24.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $813,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $813,000 -22.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,050,000 -15.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,246,493 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,249,455 +4.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,200,000 -0.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,200,939 +12.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,068,992 +9.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $974,338 +39.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $698,038 +47.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $473,700 +31.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $360,000 +7.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $333,797 |
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Neighborhood: Point Richmond
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