This palatial 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is the centerpiece of a 1.6 acre estate. The home itself sits at the top of Oak Knoll, offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills, including Mt. Burdell, and Big Rock Ridge. The home is ideal for entertaining, with a main level that includes the kitchen, breakfast nook, formal dining room, and formal living room which opens onto the rear yard. The main level also includes the master bedroom, featuring large deck, which wraps around the side of the home, as well as a second bedroom and laundry room. The lower level features three additional bedrooms as well as access to the finished two car garage. The rear yard features a patio seating area with its own exterior fireplace, as well as an in-ground pool and a cabana complete with a wet bar. There is additionally a dedicated gardening area, with elevated save your back' planter beds. Finally, the lower part of the property has water, sewer, and electrical hookups to build an ADU in place.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
1.68 acresLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Craig Ackerman•DRE #DRE #01358899• Ackerman Realty Group
•415-989-8884 (agent)
•craig.ackerman@compass.com (agent)
•415-989-8884 (broker)
•info@ackermanrealty.com (broker)
Bought with Lloyd Pittman•DRE #DRE #00916601• Coldwell Banker Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.68 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
3,897
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
132-281-08
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R1-20
Low Density Residential District
The R1 zoning districts are intended for areas appropriate for the development of single family homes. The maximum allowable residential density ranges from 1.1 to 5 dwelling units per acre. The R1 zoning district is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Recreation
Communications tower
Apr 29, 2021 • Final
Residential trade
Install a residential grid-tied solar photovoltaic system with flush roof-mounted panels. The project includes the installation of solar panels per the provided plans.
Electrical
Solar
Dec 20, 2004 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Side By Side
# of Covered Spaces: 4
# of Open Parking Spaces: 10
Has Open Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 4
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Inside Room
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Gas
Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
Appliances: Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Full, Wood
Building Information
Living Area: 0
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Against Co. Policy
Building Area Total: 0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Against Co. Policy
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 1957
Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground, Cabana, Gas Heat, Pool/Spa Combo
Has Spa
Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Property Information
Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Secluded
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 73142
Lot Size Acres: 1.6791
Lot Size Area: 1.6791
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
School Information
High School District: Pleasant Valley school district
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,897
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Marin County
APN: 132-281-08
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Sinaloa Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
San Marin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 90° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.78M – $3.36M
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