258 Flagstone Terrace

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $617,500
List Price: $645,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Wayka Bartolacelli, Alain Pinel

Buy this house!!!! Wow, what a great deal - Such a cute house in a great part of Marinwood, lots of flat grassy space in front and backyard. Not completely updated, but who cares at this price?? One of the downstairs bedrooms is even expanded!

Seriously, if you have been looking in Marinwood for awhile, get your pre-approval letter ready and make an offer on this great house now.

Want to see this house? - Call / Email / GChat me anytime: nicholascooper@gmail.com / 415.233.2911

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436 Blackstone Drive

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $690,000
Original List Price: $799,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3

Listed by Pamela Theroux, Frank Howard Allen

UPDATE: Looks like somebody read this post! The price is now (after 2 reductions) where it needs to be as a short sale. Glad to help!!

ORIGINAL POST:

This is a short sale :( Now, why would you price this property originally at $799,000 if it was a short sale?? - Doesn't make sense. Short sales are supposed to have teaser low prices to get the offers in and the short sale process started. Hopefully the sellers will figure this out SOON.

This is a cute little section of Marinwood, only a minute from Mary Silveira school. Nice finishes inside and a great backyard. At the right price, this is a great little house!


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315 Ellen Court

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $695,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Marcine Engel, First Marin Realty

The owners did a nice job updating this house - Nice wood floors, finishes and definitely has curb appeal. Unfortunately, it's really close to Lucas Valley Road, so it lacks some of the Marinwood charm and it most likely has the Lucas Valley wind.

I think it's priced perfectly for the market!

Want to see this house? - Call / Email / GChat me anytime: nicholascooper@gmail.com / 415.233.2911

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384 Miller Creek Road

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $691,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3

Listed by John Brannan, Brannan & Associates

Years ago this house was a complete dump - The entire backyard was filled with a five foot high pile of junk! Once the packrats moved out, the new owner (who is a contractor) moved in and completely remodeled the house - He did a pretty nice job!

Huge, old oak tree in the backyard is especially nice and the master bedroom is larger than most for this model. Was listed last year at $829,000 - Wow, what a price drop!

This went into contract really quickly - Shows the importance of pricing well!

Want to see this house? - Call / Email / GChat me anytime: nicholascooper@gmail.com / 415.233.2911

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646 Miller Creek Road

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $680,000
Original List Price: $685,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Caroline Nelson, Pacific Union

This house is right on the border of the Eichlers. Great location if you like being right by the tennis courts, creek and all the Marinwood Community Center has to offer. Horrible location if you don't like the sound of car brakes.

Caroline did a great job staging the property - Very retro with a modern twist - But don't let the staging fool you - The house does need to be updated, but at this price what can you expect! The back yard is a bit hard to get to, but once you're there it's nice and sunny / private.

Want to see this house? - Call / Email / GChat me anytime: nicholascooper@gmail.com / 415.233.2911

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Crime in Marinwood?!?! - The full story...

Here's a link to the full story behind why police were trolling the hills of Marinwood with guns and search dogs...

http://www.marinij.com/sanrafael/ci_12416646

Drama in Marinwood!!

Did anyone else see the armored cops patrolling the hills of Marinwood this morning with guns and german shepards in tow???

One of my clients called me this morning to let me know she was awoken at 6:30 this morning to see two officers searching her backyard, which backs up to open space.

When the officers saw my client looking out the window they warned her to make sure all her doors were locked and to call 911 immediately if she saw a man with a shaved head and a red t-shirt.

Also, Blackstone was shut off at Las Gallinas early this morning.

Anyone know what happened / what's going on?????

Too much drama for quiet little Marinwood!!!!

621 Blackstone Drive

** SOLD **

Selling Price $1,600,000
Listing Price $1,695,000

I thought the high end of the market was hurting??? Apparently Fancy Marinwood is staying fancy...

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OK all you naysayers...

621 Blackstone, priced at $1,695,000, just went into contract after being on the market for just over 2 weeks!!!

If this ginormous, high-end house went into contract this quickly, things MUST be looking up. House is still contingent-show, so if you want to see it let me know!

ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

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364 Peachstone Terrace

** SOLD **
Selling Price: $615,000
Original List Price: $635,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Wayka Bartolacelli, Alain Pinel

If you aren't a Marinwood native, you probably don't know about Peachstone - It's hidden right behind Miller Creek Road and is a quiet, shady street.

This house is priced right - It definitely needs some updating, but has a really cute, enclosed front yard, small backyard, open kitchen / family room and a bonus room, which adds a lot of space.

Want to see this house? - Call / Email me anytime: ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

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2579 Heatherstone Drive

**SOLD**


Selling Price: $600,000
Original Price: $679,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Deborah Rodgers, Bradley Real Estate

VERY good price at 609K, very close to Cobblestone VIP and not a short sale!

If someone would rip out the carpet in this house it would show 100 times better!! Yes, this house needs some updating, but it most definitely has potential.

It has a permitted (according to the listing agent) separate structure with plumbing that the current owner uses for her flower business, which is nice.

It does back up to the Mary Sylveira School, so if you don't like kids, nor the sound of kids, this is not the house for you!

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396 Miller Creek Road

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $595,000
Original Listing Price $615,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Lori Odisio, Frank Howard Allen

Ugh... Another short sale, but I have to say this shows MUCH better than most short sales - The owners did an overall nice job on the remodel, inside and out - Sad they are going to lose all the money they put into it.

Lots of people who live in this model, use the fourth bedroom as a den / office, but these sellers are using it as a bedroom.

It's on Miller Creek Road, which is busy, but also right next to the 'shortcuts' so you can be down at the creek within minutes.

If you have the patience for a short sale, definitely check this cute house out.

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

621 Blackstone Drive

** SOLD**

Selling Price: $1,600,000
List Price: $1,695,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6 (4 / 2)

Listed by Alva Falla, Frank Howard Allen

Want to be a big fish in a small pond?... Then buy this house! At (approximately) 4904 square feet, this house is huge and when you're in it, it just keeps going and going and going.

Has the same finishes all of the houses in the Regency Estates have - Some marble in the bathrooms, brass fixtures, white carpet, etc. etc.

It is nicely situated in the Blackstone Valley, giving you nature-filled views from many windows - You definitely feel private, although the house is a bit dark.

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

279 Flagstone Terrace

** TEMPORARILY WITHDRAWN**
Current List Price: $630,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Sellers have taken the house off the market temporarily in order to pursue a loan modification.

Listed by Rick Keefer, Morgan Lane

SHORT SALE - Cute Cape Cod style house on quiet and private Flagstone Terrace. Some people don't like this street, because it's right next to condos, but the central, yet quiet location I think makes it appealing.

I hate to see another short sale pop up in Marinwood, but if you are a buyer with time, patience and some cash to update this house, it's a great opportunity.

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

472 Miller Creek Road

What is the deal with this house? It has been under remodel construction for years.

Initially, when it was sold I thought the guy was going to flip it, but it has been YEARS since then.

Any ideas Marinwooders???

Send me your tips:

ncooper@visionrealtors.com
415.233.2911

Marinwood Market Has Hit Bottom!

Yes, it's true - I think the Marinwood market has hit the bottom - We can only go up from here! If you are waiting for the worst day of the Marinwood market, you probably missed it - But don't worry, there are still good deals to be had.

Why do I think Marinwood has hit the bottom? Both 500 Miller Creek Road and 104 Blackstone went into contract within 2 days of being put on the market - That is a sign my friends!!

500 Miller Creek Road

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $605,000
List Price: $599,999
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Randy Nichols, ReMax

SHORT SALE - Sad to see this great house back on the market as a short sale again - Buyers paid $874,000 for it back in 2006 - Then put it on as a short sale at $799,000 this past summer, but it didn't sell. Now it's back on at $599,999. Remember, with short sales, the price is not set until the bank determines what they will accept.

This is a nicely remodeled, big house with a huge, flat lot - It's right on the corner of Queenstone and Miller Creek, which is great if you are a hiker - Unfortunately, it's right at the bus stop and stop sign so you get a lot of traffic noise here too.

Click here for the full MLS detail on the property.

If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

234 Cobblestone Drive

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $589,000
List Price: $599,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Jim Maloney, Front Porch Realty

THIS IS NOW A SHORT SALE!!!!!!!!!

Cute house, good price - Very close to Cobblestone VIP - This house should go quick.

It definitely needs a new kitchen, so whoever buys it should start getting quotes once escrow begins so the work can be done before moving in!


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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

15 Valleystone Drive

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $770,000
Original List Price: $869,000
Selling Date: 8/28/09
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2.5

Listed by Wayka Bartolacelli (W), Alain Pinel

Sold for almost 100K under asking - OUCH!!!

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Nice big house, with nice finishes right in the Blackstone Valley - Only a few houses from the Blackstone Valley trailhead, which is great if you're a hiker (although there is probably some parking traffic during the day).

The problem with this side of Valleystone is it backs up to the hill, so you are blocked from southern exposure, making the backyard small and the inside of the house dark. Another funky thing about the house is the bonus room, which takes up half the garage - A word of wisdom for everyone out there - Don't mess with / convert your garage!!! Buyers don't like it.

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

279 Cobblestone Drive

** SOLD **

Selling Price $600,000
Original List Price: 600,000
Selling Date: 2/26/09
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Nick Cooper & Ron Parks, Vision Real Estate

We put this deal together off the market - Our clients really wanted to be in this area of Marinwood - The area I call 'Cobblestone VIP' - Apparently, this is now THE area of Marinwood to be in - Even more so than Quietwood.

The rumors are true; our clients will be making this house bigger and better - When this house is complete, Cobblestone VIP will be even more appealing than it is now.

Click here for the full MLS detail on the property.

If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

104 Blackstone Drive

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $595,000
List Price: $599,000
selling Date: 4/23/09
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

I can't believe this sold so quick and for so close to asking!!! Proves there is no logic to this market!!

Listed by Marjorie Payne, Coldwell Banker

Why is this remodeled house, that is not a short sale or foreclosure, being sold for only $599,000?... Cause it's right on the corner of Miller Creek Road, Marinwood Avenue and Blackstone, meaning the back of the house is the Marinwood freeway off ramp - Basically, you get all day road noise and traffic! For buyers who want a remodeled home at a good price and don't mind being near traffic, then this is your house!

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

390 Quietwood Drive

**WITHDRAWN FROM MARKET**


List Price: $695,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Wayka Bartolacelli (W), Alain Pinel

Cute house on Quietwood, bordering the shortcut path, but on the north side of the street, meaning it doesn't back up to open space.

Has what appears to be a late 80s / early 90s updating throughout - The weakest part of this house is the backyard, which is dominated by a brick-patio pool. Pools are nice, but not when they take up the entire backyard! I think it's priced right, especially seeing as it's on Quietwood... although it's a little far from the Quietwood hub.

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

295 Blackstone Drive

** SOLD **

Selling Price$605,000
Original List Price: $629,000
Selling Date: 3/9/09
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5

Listed by Wayka Bartolacelli (W), Alain Pinel

Within 16 days this house came on the market and closed! It was an all cash deal and the house was priced right - Buyers purchased it as a rental - Seems Marinwood is a more appealing place to park money than the stock market! Word on the street is the VIP Cobblestoners aren't happy about this staying a rental...

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

2315 Las Gallinas Avenue

** SOLD**

Selling Price: $500,000
Original List Price: $549,900
Selling Date: 5/5/09
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Sherry Russell, Frank Howard Allen

This house has been on the market FOREVER - Originally a regular sale (Started at $649,500 with W), then a short sale and now a bank owned property. The house needs to be completely gutted and it's on a busy street - If you like having a train of cars in front of your house every weekday morning, then make an offer! It would be an amazing deal for someone wanting DSD and purchase price below 550K!

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

320 Johnstone Drive

** RENTED **

Original List Price: $849,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2

Listed by Alexandra Corr, Frank Howard Allen

This is a great house - Nice remodel (except for what appears to be an original kitchen) - Really large home with huge backyard, private and it backs up to Regency Estates - Why didn't it sell?... Bad timing!

Word on the street is the buyers bought one of the estate properties on Blackstone before selling this - I was surprised they didn't make the purchase contingent on them selling this house, but I'm sure they had a good reason for not doing that!

The sellers decided to rent it out for now - Hope the tenants don't trash this great house!

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

250 Emerystone Terrace

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $600,000
Original List Price: $729,000
Selling Date: 9/3/09
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Listed by Marty Komitopoulos

Located on a tucked away street that not many people know about - It's close to the VIP Cobblestone zone, but more private. Why hasn't it sold??? Everything about it is old - the priceat $655,000 is finally near where it should be...

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

275 Johnstone Drive

** SOLD **

Selling Price: $745,000
Original List Price: $829,000
Selling Date: 6/19/09
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Listed by Wayka Bartolacelli, Alain Pinel

This is a nicely updated house on a big corner lot, right next to open space - It's a more private part of Marinwood, but also a bit louder, since it's right next to the freeway.

Sellers (as of 4.16.08) switched agents (now using W) and lowered the price again - Good luck!

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If you'd like to see this house, let me know - ncooper@visionrealtors.com / 415.233.2911

Drama in Marinwood!!

Fugitive car theft just arrested in Marinwood...

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200 Miller Creek Road

Status: ACTIVE

Listing Price: $589,900

Listed by Patti L Cohn, Frank Howard Allen

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I had always heard this house was one of the original ranch houses, when Marinwood was all grazing fields for cattle - The rumor was the house was moved to where it was in order to give room for the Marinwood development.

This is going to be a hard house to sell - Funky look, right on the busy section of Miller Creek road and it's surrounded by condos - But, someone is going to get a great deal on this house.