This truly charming home has been updated with classic designs and details that transcend time and trends. Impeccably rebuilt, it has a naturally lit open floor plan and vaulted ceilings that create a spacious, warm and inviting environment. Enhanced by a beautifully landscaped yard with cooling trees for summer, warmth and bright light in winter, and a covered dining patio for year round use. You'll appreciate the thoughtful creative custom details like the hand made corbels, cast bronze door handles and custom garden/storage sheds with barn doors for easy access. Located on a quiet cul de sac with direct access to the levee nature trail and close to China Camp, this peaceful garden retreat is move in ready.
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$1,050,000
816 Descanso Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
3beds
1,436sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$1,098,700 Zestimate®
$731/sqft
$5,280 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,098,700
$1.02M - $1.18M
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Listed by:
Judy M Smith DRE #00871536 415-215-6789,
Golden Gate Sotheby's 415-461-7200
Bought with:
Niz Brown, DRE #00542856
Niz Realty
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 324036279
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Baths Other, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Possible Guest, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Ground Floor
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Bathroom
- Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Full, Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Piped, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,436
- Total interior livable area: 1,436 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Guest, No Garage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Wheelchair Access
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Dog Run
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 18007505
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), See Remarks
- Subdivision: Santa Venetia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $731/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,092,420
- Date on market: 5/13/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2024 | Sold | $1,050,000-3.2%$731/sqft |
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| 6/5/2024 | Pending sale | $1,085,000$756/sqft |
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| 5/28/2024 | Contingent | $1,085,000$756/sqft |
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| 5/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,085,000+64.1%$756/sqft |
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| 1/19/2005 | Sold | $661,000+1286.7%$460/sqft |
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| 9/9/1999 | Sold | $47,666-78.4%$33/sqft |
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| 4/22/1999 | Sold | $221,000+8.8%$154/sqft |
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| 12/11/1998 | Sold | $203,150-7%$141/sqft |
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| 2/2/1996 | Sold | $218,500$152/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,092,420 +2% |
| 2025 | $15,546 +3.4% | $1,071,000 +18.6% |
| 2024 | $15,038 +15.8% | $903,230 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,986 +6.5% | $885,521 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,193 +2.3% | $868,163 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,915 +1.4% | $851,143 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,749 +3% | $842,418 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,406 +1.2% | $825,906 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,265 +4.2% | $809,717 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,810 +3.3% | $793,847 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,460 +8.4% | $778,287 +5.1% |
| 2015 | $9,646 +13.5% | $740,665 +12% |
| 2014 | $8,496 | $661,309 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $601,191 +5% |
| 2012 | -- | $572,564 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $590,273 |
| 2010 | -- | $590,273 -5% |
| 2009 | -- | $621,340 -11.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $701,453 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $687,704 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $674,220 +120.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $305,774 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $299,779 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $294,287 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $288,518 +3.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $278,714 |
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Neighborhood: Santa Venetia
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- 5/10Venetia Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.2 mi
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