Quick tour of Southern Marin homes…

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I went on tour on 3/3/10 and saw some interesting homes. Took notes but time seemed to fly by - here we are 2 weeks later with feedback.

Homes previewed were

3 Britton Ave, Belvedere Island
2223 Centro East, Tiburon
582 Virginia Drive, Tiburon
7 HillCrest Road, Tiburon
338 Laurel Way, Mill Valley

The following week I previewed 40 Great Circle, Mill Valley. Overall it was a great tour. I mean come on traveling through areas with one lovely home next to the other. What more could you ask for?

On this particular tour the home that did stand out was 3 Britton. OHMYGAWD! The entrance, the kitchen living area open floor plan that leads out to the most fantastic view of Belvedere-Tiburon…I don’t know who would not be happy there. Standing out on the deck overlooking the pool and the bay?

Great place for a couple, single professional that entertains and families big and small. Simply fantastic and it could be yours for a mere $5,050,000.

7 Hillcrest Road in Tiburon was very nice, very big and you feel like you are in a Dynasty house (remember that television series?), grand foyer with half circular staircase. Good views from one side of the house. Downside was on the street side you’re looking at power lines and roof tops. For $2,995,000 I’d personally want unobstructed views however this house is a deal/steal for the right person. The history on this place is it was listed at $4.295M in May of ‘09, decreased to $3.395M 6 months later, ultimately dropped to $2.295M. No movement. A new real estate agent was called in and final list price was $2.295M. Its pending now. The first agent had it on the market 393 days! 2nd agent in after 30 days has it pending. Pricing…its everything.

338 Laurel Way, Mill Valley is located in “Canadian” Mill Valley. Some folks who snub their noses and are ALL about location call this area “Canadian” Mill Valley because they don’t consider the area to be true Mill Valley. Load of crock if you ask me.

If you call Mill Valley home call yourself lucky! Marin County according to Forbes list of wealthiest counties ranked Marin at #18 of the richest counties in the US. I’d say that’s pretty damn good. It’s all good especially when you are looking at a house like 338 Laurel Way. It’s modern European meets Mill Valley. Previously purchased in 1999 for the high $400s (it was on the market for 720 days!),  then rebuilt in 2005.  A big house at 3,084 sq ft. 4 beds, 3 baths, media room, sits on a 1/3 of an acre and has an outdoor spa. What I loved the most is that bedrooms, outside of the master, had sinks and mirrors in each room. Reminded me of when I was a child growing up in Europe. 17 Days on the market and already in “Contingent” status.

The dudd of the week, unfortunately was 40 Great Circle out at Strawberry Point, Mill Valley. I expected a lot from this waterfront craftsmand but I’m sorry I was disappointed. It was choppy and had an odd layout and was outdated.

Loved the fact that it was right on the water and had a small dock but for $5.5M I think its overpriced. If I bought it, I’d gut it and start over. This house could be a beauty with the right vision.