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$4,770,000

296 Margarita Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901

5beds

5,155sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1991

1.04 Acres Lot

$5,107,500 Zestimate^®

$925/sqft

$18,145 Estimated rent

Home value

$5,107,500

$4.65M - $5.67M

$18,145/mo

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What's special

Wet barHot tubBocce courtLarge motor courtPrivate driveway

Fantastic new price! 296 Margarita Drive in San Rafael is sited on a stunning 1 acre, completely private view lot. This luxury estate embraces a contemporary style with exemplary updating, nothing has been spared. 5 bedrooms, 4 and a half bathrooms at 5,155 square feet. Sweeping southern views of the Bay and Mount Tam from almost all rooms. Main level has kitchen, family room, dining room with wet bar, living room, primary suite(with sauna), 2nd bedroom(or office) and powder room. Lower level has 2 ensuite bedrooms, 5th bedroom, full bath, family room, laundry room. Travel down a private driveway to be welcomed by a large motor court, 3 car garage and area for a second unit with plans drawn for an 800 square foot guest house. Resort like outdoor space includes pool, hot tub, kitchen, cabana, bocce court, basketball hoop, level lawn area and whole house back up generator. Just approx. 10 minutes to 101.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 4
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Outside Access, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Upper

Bedroom

Level: Lower,Upper

Primary bathroom

Features: Double Vanity, Marble, Sauna, Shower Stall(s), Sitting Area, Skylight/Solar Tube, Tub

Bathroom

Level: Lower,Upper

Dining room

Level: Main

Family room

Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached
Level: Lower,Main

Kitchen

Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Closet, Quartz Counter, Slab Counter, Stone Counters
Level: Main

Living room

Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, View
Level: Main

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air, MultiZone, See Remarks

Appliances

Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry: Laundry Closet

Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
Windows: Skylight(s)
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 5,155
Total interior livable area: 5,155 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 10
Parking features: Attached, Inside Entrance
Attached garage spaces: 3

Features

Stories: 2
Exterior features: Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen, Wet Bar
Pool features: In Ground, Cabana, Gas Heat, Pool Sweep, Pool/Spa Combo
Spa features: In Ground
Has view: Yes
View description: Bay, City, City Lights, Mountain(s), Mt Tamalpais
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Bay

Lot

Size: 1.04 Acres
Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Court, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Manual Sprinkler F&R, Manual Sprinkler Front, Private, Secluded

Details

Parcel number: 18652014
Special conditions: Other

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Contemporary
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Roof: Metal

Condition

Year built: 1991

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public

Community & neighborhood

Security

Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Suppression System, Security System Owned, Video System

Location

Region: San Rafael

HOA & financial

HOA

Has HOA: No

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/8/2023	Sold	$4,770,000-2.7%$925/sqft
Source: BAREIS #323038154 Report a problem
8/30/2023	Pending sale	$4,900,000$951/sqft
Source: BAREIS #323038154 Report a problem
7/9/2023	Price change	$4,900,000-1.9%$951/sqft
Source: BAREIS #323038154 Report a problem
6/18/2023	Listed for sale	$4,995,000+35%$969/sqft
Source: BAREIS #323038154 Report a problem
10/23/2020	Sold	$3,701,000+2.9%$718/sqft
Source: BAREIS #22019417 Report a problem
9/24/2020	Price change	$3,595,000-10%$697/sqft
Source: The Agency #22019417 Report a problem
8/18/2020	Listed for sale	$3,995,000-14.9%$775/sqft
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2/21/2020	Listing removed	$4,695,000$911/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty - Greenbrae #21921665 Report a problem
8/20/2019	Listed for sale	$4,695,000$911/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Br #21921665 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$61,293 -10.4%	$4,865,400 +2%
2024	$68,413 +38.9%	$4,770,000 +23.9%
2023	$49,250 +6.3%	$3,850,520 +2%
2022	$46,334 +1.6%	$3,775,020 +2%
2021	$45,590 +105.1%	$3,701,000 +117.6%
2020	$22,233 +4.5%	$1,701,075 +2%
2019	$21,278 +1%	$1,667,726 +2%
2018	$21,064 +4.1%	$1,635,029 +2%
2017	$20,228 +3.3%	$1,602,972 +2%
2016	$19,589 +4.7%	$1,571,543 +1.5%
2015	$18,713 +4.1%	$1,547,942 +2%
2014	$17,979	$1,517,626 +0.5%
2013	--	$1,510,776 +2%
2012	--	$1,481,163 +2%
2011	--	$1,452,126 +0.8%
2010	--	$1,441,276 -0.2%
2009	--	$1,444,702 +2%
2008	--	$1,416,378 +2%
2007	--	$1,388,610 +2%
2006	--	$1,361,388 +2%
2005	--	$1,334,702 +4%
2004	--	$1,283,417 +3.4%
2003	--	$1,241,265 +2%
2002	--	$1,216,935 +2%
2001	--	$1,193,077