Spectacular Modern residence! 2024 luxury renovation and extensive expansion. Exceptional two-level design with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, rich hardwood floors and curated finishes. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Stunning kitchen with luxurious stainless-steel appliances, oversized island with seating, and a spacious pantry room with laundry. Showcasing 10.5-ft glass sliders for effortless indoor-outdoor living to a walk-out entertaining courtyard with fireplace and portico for year-round al fresco dining with radiant heat and built-in DCS BBQ. Set on nearly an acre of private sun-drenched land with waterless grass, terraced gardens and an expansive area with separate entrance. Eco-conscious living with solar energy, 4-zone radiant heat and strategically placed Mitsubishi split-system for efficient AC and Heat. One car garage plus onsite parking. Located in the sought-after Bel Aire neighborhood with its wide tree-lined streets, restaurants, shops and cafs. Bel Aire Elementary school is around the corner. Easy access to San Francisco.
Sold for $5,400,000
$5,400,000
281 Karen Way, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
5beds
3,131sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.91 Acres Lot
$4,963,000 Zestimate®
$1,725/sqft
$5,843 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,963,000
$4.71M - $5.21M
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Stunning kitchenAbundant natural lightOversized island with seatingCurated finishesTerraced gardensLuxurious stainless-steel appliancesBuilt-in dcs bbq
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Listed by:
Michael J. King DRE #01212875 415-377-1761,
King Real Estate Brokerage 415-377-1761
Bought with:
Allison Fornesi, DRE #02062279
The House
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 326059828
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet, Ground Floor
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Window, Walk-In Closet, Tub, Skylight/Solar Tube, Shower Stall(s), Radiant Heat, Double Vanity
Bathroom
- Features: Window, Tile, Skylight/Solar Tube, Shower Stall(s), Radiant Heat, Closet
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Closet, Marble Counter, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Great Room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Radiant Floor, Radiant, Heat Pump, Gas, Fireplace Insert, Electric
Cooling
- Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Wine Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Microwave, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Outside, Living Room, Gas Starter
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,131
- Total interior livable area: 3,131 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Inside Entrance, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
- Features: Landscape Front, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 03412246
- Zoning description: Other
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern/High Tech
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab, Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Water District, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Public, Electricity Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Heating, HVAC
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Belvedere Tiburon
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,725/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,288,515
- Annual tax amount: $16,978
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Sold | $5,400,000+12.6%$1,725/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #326059828 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2026 | Pending sale | $4,795,000$1,531/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,795,000+942.4%$1,531/sqft |
Source: SFAR #326059828 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/1999 | Sold | $460,000+48.4%$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1994 | Sold | $310,000$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,978 +3.2% | $1,288,515 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $16,455 +80.5% | $1,266,173 +108.8% |
| 2023 | $9,116 +9.4% | $606,289 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $8,335 +5.7% | $545,152 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $7,886 -16.8% | $493,573 -22.9% |
| 2020 | $9,476 +3% | $639,836 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,198 +6.5% | $627,293 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,634 +3.1% | $614,996 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,377 +5.8% | $602,940 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,914 +1.8% | $591,119 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,773 +3.5% | $582,241 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,511 | $570,836 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $568,259 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $557,118 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $546,195 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $542,116 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $543,405 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $532,750 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $522,305 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $512,066 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $502,026 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $492,183 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $483,163 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $473,693 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $464,405 |
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Neighborhood: 94920
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- 10/10Bel Aire Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 10/10Del Mar Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Redwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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