Marin Luxury Properties Report Pacific Union – Christie’s International Real Estate | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (January 2012)
February 3, 2012
Pacific Union Int’l – Christie’s Great Estates | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (January 2012) — Luxury home sales have maintained a solid pace over the past quarter (in December 2011, Marin County saw 9 sales over $2 million). It remains very clear that buyers will act quickly, even in the luxury home realm when they feel a particular home reflects clear value and/or possesses unique and desirable characteristics. Extraordinary opportunities are literally around every corner for buyers who can stomach uncertainty — although, it appears, the level of uncertainty has diminished fairly significantly over the past 6 months. Indeed, pricing in the marketplace (especially for homes that started off overpriced) remains on the soft side and “value” is evident in virtually every locale and every price segment of the luxury home market in Marin.
In line with normal seasonal adjustments (we are approaching the end of the slow season), the inventory of luxury homes remains constricted with just 81 properties actively listed over $2 million in Marin. This inventory level is lower than years past as prices have declined substantially in many markets (e.g., such that homes that priced at $2.25 million in 2006 are now priced below $2 million). Moreover, to the extent sellers do not have a compelling reason to sell now, most are waiting for prices to recover rather than trade in today’s market.
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By: Kyle Frazier, J.D. & Broker, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Realtor with Pacific Union | Christie’s International Real Estate. Call Kyle Frazier at 415/350-9440 for more luxury home market information in Marin County, California (the San Francisco Bay Area’s “North Bay”).
Marin Luxury Properties Report Pacific Union – Christie’s International Real Estate | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (December 2011)
December 18, 2011
In line with normal seasonal adjustments (we are in the middle of the slow season now), the inventory of luxury homes remains constricted with just 99 properties actively listed over $2 million in Marin. This inventory level is lower than years past as prices have declined substantially in many markets (e.g., such that homes that priced at $2.25 million in 2006 are now priced below $2 million). Moreover, to the extent sellers do not have a compelling reason to sell now, most are waiting for prices to recover rather trade in today’s market.
Marin County cities recording luxury home sales between $2 million and $4 million in November 2011 included: Tiburon (3), Belvedere (1); Mill Valley (1); San Anselmo (1); Sausalito (1); Kentfield (2). These homes averaged 80 days on market. Their average sales price was $2.7 million (roughly $735 per square foot), with an average of 3,978 square feet. Marin County’s ultra-luxury market (homes priced in the $4 million and up range) flat-lined in November as we saw no trades.
Note: As a member of the Top Agent Network (top 10% in Marin) and the Marin Platinum Group (Top 100 agents), I have access to a database with several dozen luxury homes not currently on the MLS, but discretely offered for sale off-market. Please contact me regarding your specific desires. In addition, if you are looking for an agent to aggressively and intelligently market your home, please call me. I am a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.
By: Kyle Frazier, J.D. & Broker, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Realtor with Pacific Union | Christie’s International Real Estate. Call Kyle Frazier at 415/350-9440 for more luxury home market information in Marin County, California (the San Francisco Bay Area’s “North Bay”).
Marin Luxury Properties Report Pacific Union – Christie’s International Real Estate | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (October 2011)
November 14, 2011
Pacific Union Int’l – Christie’s Great Estates | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (October 2011) — Luxury home sales slowed to 10 in September 2010. This reflects a seasonal lull as Summer travel takes center stage in August and home sales slow in Marin County). It remains clear that buyers will act quickly in the luxury home market when they feel a particular home reflects clear value and/or possess unique sales characteristics. Extraordinary opportunities are literally around every corner for buyers who can stomach uncertainty. Pricing in the marketplace (especially for homes that started off overpriced) is soft and “value” is evident in virtually every corner and every price segment of the luxury market.
In line with normal seasonal adjustments, the inventory of luxury homes remains constricted with just 122 properties actively listed over $2 million in Marin. This inventory level is lower than years past as prices have declined substantially in many markets (e.g., such that homes that priced at $2.25 million in 2006 are now priced below $2 million). Moreover, to the extent sellers do not have a compelling reason to sell now, most are waiting for prices to recover rather trade in today’s market.
Marin County cities recording luxury home sales between $2 million and $4 million in August 2011 included: Tiburon (1), Belvedere (1); Mill Valley (3); Larkspur (1); Sausalito (1); Ross (1); Kentfield (1). These homes averaged a mere 58 days on market (very low). Their average sales price was $2.59 million (roughly $718 per square foot), with an average of 3,720 square feet. Marin County’s ultra-luxury market (homes priced in the $4 million and up range) accounted for one sale last month — a 2.2 acre estate in the flats of Ross.
Note: As a member of the Top Agent Network (top 10% in Marin) and the Marin Platinum Group (Top 100 agents), I have access to a database with several dozen luxury homes not currently on the MLS, but discretely offered for sale off-market. Please contact me regarding your specific desires.
By: Kyle Frazier, J.D. & Broker, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Realtor with Pacific Union | Christie’s International Real Estate. Call Kyle Frazier at 415/350-9440 for more luxury home market information in Marin County, California (the San Francisco Bay Area’s “North Bay”).
2825 Vineyard Road, Novato | Private & Exclusive Gated Estate on 138 Acres | Extraordinary Views
November 3, 2011
2825 Vineyard Road, Novato — Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity | Private & Exclusive Gated Estate on 138 Acres | Custom Home ~7,000 square feet | Finest Finishes | Extraordinary Views
This magnificent legacy estate home sits on a private, lofty ridge-top with incredible jet liner views. The extensive gated grounds cover approximately 138 acres of rolling hills, creeks, and valleys. The natural beauty of the setting is breathtaking. For more pictures, click on NovatoEstate.com.
The home itself is expansive, yet intimate and relaxed. The floor plan is extremely desirable with the Master Suite on the main level, along with the Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Room, Office, 3 more Bedrooms (including an en suite with incredible views and ceiling fan), Laundry Room, Powder Room, Butler’s Pantry, Mud Room, and Garage. There is also a very large suite with its own bath at the far end of the home on a separate level, which would be perfect for a au pair or guest quarters. The lower level features an en suite Bedroom that is currently being used as a gym (steam shower in the bathroom), Media Room, Game Room, and extensive storage. The lower level provides a perfect escape.
Inside and out, you will encounter the finest finishes and boundless thoughtful features, such as a slate roof, sport pool, extensive crown moldings, recessed lighting, Vantage lighting system, whole house music system, 2 tank-less water heaters, 2 Heat/AC environments, central vacuum, smart-wiring, outdoor kitchen and extensive patios with extraordinary views, 6-car garage, efficiency enhancing attic fans, R-19 insulation, and more.
This home has universal appeal, but will hold special attraction for equestrians, vintners, artists, and privacy seekers. While it is seemingly in a different world, it is just a couple minutes from Pleasant Valley Elementary, Sinaloa Middle School, shopping, Indian Valley Golf Course, stables, and more.
Exclusively listed by Kyle Frazier, Pacific Union | Christie’s International Real Estate for $2,499,000.
About Indian Valley, Novato (Courtesy of www.Novato101.com)
Space, privacy, golf, horses and horse properties, hiking and biking trails, big skies, oak trees, and fresh air … these are some of the words that come up when playing word association with Novato’s irresistible neighborhood of Indian Valley (there are also two very desirable sub-neighborhoods called Wild Horse Valley and Verrisimo Valley, each is a private refuge to corporate and musical icons seeking peace and relative anonymity).
This area of Novato, California, is also known for its luxury homes of all styles — equestrian estates, vineyard estates, gated properties with tennis courts, etc. Although predominantly ranchers (e.g., one-story homes in an L or U shape), one modern-styled home on 2 acres (this property was like a resort destination) recently sold for $1.735 million. Many Indian Valley homes are located on gently rolling hillside lots with sweeping views.
While known as a sort of horse property neighborhood, which it is, Indian Valley is also quite close to shopping and other conveniences–it is not remote. In addition, the neighborhood feeds into Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Sinaloa Middle School, which are both held in high esteem. And, of course, the children of Indian Valley residents are also eligible for the lottery to get into Marin County’s highest scoring elementary school–Rancho Elementary (which outscored Bacich, Reed, and Ross elementary schools this past year).
My name is Kyle Frazier and I am an expert on Novato’s luxury neighborhoods, horse properties, view homes, tennis court / recreational homes, and new construction. I am a broker and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) with Pacific Union | Christie’s International Real Estate. Please call me at if you would like to discuss Indian Valley or Novato, in general. It is always my pleasure to be of service.
Marin Luxury Properties Report Pacific Union International – Christie’s Great Estates | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (September 2011)
October 7, 2011
Pacific Union Int’l – Christie’s Great Estates | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (September 2011) — Luxury home sales continued at a good clip through August, which is usually a very slow month for luxury home sales in Marin County) — overall, we had 14 trades (there were just 7 in February 2011). While domestic and international economic unrest continued grabbing headlines (with the politically charged debt ceiling crisis causing the greatest amount of media hysteria), it remained clear that buyers will act quickly in the luxury home market when they feel a particular home reflects clear value and/or possess unique sales characteristics. Extraordinary opportunities are literally around every corner for buyers who can stomach uncertainty. Pricing in the marketplace (especially for homes that started off overpriced) is soft and “value” is evident in virtually every corner and every price segment of the luxury market.
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Note: As a member of the Top Agent Network (top 10% in Marin) and the Marin Platinum Group (Top 100 agents), I have access to a database with several dozen luxury homes not currently on the MLS, but discretely offered for sale off-market. Please contact me regarding your specific desires.
By: Kyle Frazier, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Broker Associate, Realtor | Christie’s Great Estates — Christie’s Great Estates. Call Kyle Frazier at 415/350-9440 for more luxury home market information in Marin County, California (the San Francisco Bay Area’s “North Bay”).
Pacific Union Int’l – Christie’s Great Estates | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (August 2011)
August 11, 2011
Pacific Union Int’l – Christie’s Great Estates | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (August 2011) — Luxury home sales continued through July (our swoon season) — we had 11 trades (there were 9 in January and just 7 in February 2011). While international events of the past 10 months and economic events this past month have made for a turbulent year in the luxury sector, it appears that buyers are continuing to snap up luxury homes that reflect clear value and/or possess unique sales characteristics. Certainly, there are extraordinary opportunities available right now for buyers. Pricing in the marketplace (especially for homes that started off overpriced) is soft and “value” is evident in virtually every corner and every price segment of the luxury market. In line with normal seasonal adjustments, the inventory of luxury homes remains somewhat low — 138 properties are in the MLS over $2 million in Marin (this is somewhat lower than years past as many home value have dipped below $2 million).
Marin County cities recording luxury home sales between $2 million and $4 million in March 2011 included: Tiburon (2), Belvedere (2); Mill Valley (2); Larkspur (1); San Anselmo (1); and San Rafael (1). These homes averaged 119 days on market. Their average sales price was $2.798 million (roughly $763 per square foot), with an average of 3,903 square feet. Marin County’s ultra-luxury market (homes priced in the $4 million and up range) accounted for two sales last month (one in Mill Valley and the other in Belvedere) and there are currently four more of these homes in escrow.
Note: As a member of the Top Agent Network (top 10% in Marin) and the Marin Platinum Group (Top 100 agents), I have access to a database with several dozen luxury homes not currently on the MLS, but discretely offered for sale off-market. Please contact me regarding your specific desires.
By: Kyle Frazier, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Broker Associate, Realtor | Christie’s Great Estates — Christie’s Great Estates. Call Kyle Frazier at 415/350-9440 for more luxury home market information in Marin County, California (the San Francisco Bay Area’s “North Bay”).
Pacific Union Int’l – Christie’s Great Estates | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (May 2011)
May 9, 2011
As expected, April 2011 luxury home sales increased — we had 14 trades (there were 9 in January and just 7 in February 2011). While international events of the past several months have been a roller coaster, it appears the stock market’s rally is unabated. Many believe that the overall economic and housing environments are improving, particularly in the Bay Area where the recovery in real estate is being spearheaded by San Francisco. There are extraordinary opportunities available right now for buyers. Pricing in the marketplace (especially for homes that started off overpriced) is soft and “value” is evident in virtually every corner and every price segment of the luxury market. In line with normal seasonal adjustments, the inventory of luxury homes has risen over the past month — 144 properties are in the MLS over $2 million in Marin (this is somewhat lower than years past as many home value have dipped below $2 million).
Marin County cities recording luxury home sales between $2 million and $4 million in March 2011 included: Tiburon (2), Belvedere (4); Kentfield (2), and Mill Valley (1); Greenbrae (2); San Anselmo (1). These homes averaged 90 days on market. Their average sales price was $2.699 million (roughly $802 per square foot), with an average of 3,511 square feet. Marin County’s ultra-luxury market (homes priced in the $4 million and up range) accounted for two sales last month (one in Mill Valley and the other in Kentfield) and there are currently three more of these homes in escrow.
Note: As a member of the Top Agent Network (top 10% in Marin) and the Marin Platinum Group (Top 100 agents), I have access to a database with several dozen luxury homes not currently on the MLS, but discretely offered for sale off-market. Please contact me regarding your specific desires.
By: Kyle Frazier, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Broker Associate, Realtor | Christie’s Great Estates — Christie’s Great Estates. Call Kyle Frazier at 415/350-9440 for more luxury home market information in Marin County, California (the San Francisco Bay Area’s “North Bay”).
Pacific Union International | Marin Luxury Homes Report (November 2010)
November 29, 2010
Pacific Union Int’l – Christie’s Great Estates | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales (November 2010) — With 13 trades again in October 2010 (same as the prior month), the luxury property real estate market in Marin County (properties and estates over $2 million) continues to perform in the face of uncertainty. As it is becoming clearer that the overall economic and housing environments are improving, real buyers are making legitimate offers. Pricing in the marketplace certainly suggests “value.” In line with normal seasonal adjustments, the inventory of luxury homes for sale is down (we currently have 149 luxury homes on the market).
Cities recording luxury home sales between $2 million and $4 million in October 2010 included: Tiburon (4), Belvedere (2), Corte Madera (1), Sausalito (1), and San Anselmo (1). These homes averaged 141 days on market. Their average sales price was $2.459 million (roughly $557 per square foot), with an average of 2,459 square feet.
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Christie’s Great Estates | Marin Luxury Homes Report (September 2010)
September 30, 2010
Christie’s Great Estates | Marin County, CA Luxury Home Sales — With 8 sales, the luxury property market in Marin County again performed admirably in the face of uncertainty. As it is becoming clearer that the overall economic and housing environments are improving, buyers are shaking off media ennui and making offers. Pricing in the marketplace certainly suggests “value” and inventory remains relatively low — we currently have just 132 homes actively on the market.
Cities recording luxury home sales between $2 million and $4 million in August 2010 included: Tiburon (3), Mill Valley (1), Greenbae (1), Ross (1), Corte Madera (1), and Sausalito (1). These homes averaged 117 days on market. Their average sales price was $2.518 million (roughly $732 per square foot), with an average of 2,518 square feet.
Marin County’s ultra-luxury market (homes priced in the $4 million and up range) accounted for one sale last month, a $7 million all cash sale for a new construction view home in Tiburon on 1.2 acres with a gated driveway, infinity pool, and excellent privacy. We currently have 51 homes for affluent buyers to choose from in this high end price band.
Note: As a member of the Marin Platinum Group, I have access to a database with several dozen luxury homes not currently offered on the MLS, but available for sale. Please contact me regarding your specific desires.
By: Kyle Frazier, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Broker Associate, Realtor | Christie’s Great Estates — Christie’s Great Estates. Call Kyle Frazier at 415/350-9440 for more luxury home market information in San Francisco and Marin Counties.
Pacific Union International | Marin Luxury Homes Report (August 2010)
September 16, 2010
Despite the annual Summer swoon, Marin County, CA’s home sales numbers for homes priced over $2 million was strong this year.
$2 Million to $4 Million Luxury Homes
With 16 sales, Marin County again performed much better than this time last year. Buyers feel some urge to buy as overall economic and housing environments continue improving (albeit incrementally) and pricing in the marketplace increasingly suggests “value.” Inventory remains relatively low at just 124 homes actively on the market.
Cities recording July 2010 sales in this price band included: Belvedere (1), Tiburon (4), Mill Valley (6), Greenbae (1), and Kentfield (4). These homes averaged 56 days on market. Their average sales price was $2.745 million (roughly $691 per square foot), with an average of 4,056 square feet.
$4 Million & Up Ultra-Luxury Homes
The low inventory level of Marin County’s ultra-luxury market (homes priced in the $4 million and up range) continue to shrink — we have 61 homes for buyers to choose from. Just one home in this price band sold in July — a $6.9 million, 4 Bed, 7 Bath home with panoramic views of the entire Bay Area.
Note: As a member of the Marin Platinum Group, I have access to a database with several dozen luxury homes not currently offered on the MLS, but available for sale. Please contact me regarding your specific desires.
By: Kyle Frazier, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Broker Associate, Realtor | Christie’s Great Estates — Pacific Union International. Call Kyle Frazier at 415/350-9440 for more luxury home market information in San Francisco and Marin Counties.
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