Marin High-End Homes Blog 
Marin Real Estate | 91-95 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA | Jonathan B. Jacobs 415-264-6655
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 1:54am. 59 Views, 0 Comments.
I'm thrilled to have assisted my client secure a great deal on a triplex in San Rafael. She was able to accomplish her goal of buying a property that would enable her to live closer to work and enjoy great weather, while securing an investment that would provide a stream of income from the other units to help pay for it.
Set in the lower hills of desirable Sun Valley neighborhood just off of Forbes Avenue, this mid-century modern triplex has a rare side-by-side orientation that offers privacy. Each unit has been well-maintained and has two bedrooms and one bathroom, a fireplace, a laundry area, a garage, as well as plenty of storage. You can also enjoy outdoor-living from the deck that each unit offers, with the principal unit…TRAK Fund Solution | Morgan Stanley SmithBarney's Mutual Fund Advisory Program
Saturday, December 24th, 2011 at 1:57am. 121 Views, 0 Comments.
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Ross, CA | Marin County Town Makes Forbes List of "Millionaire Capitals Of America"
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 at 1:07am. 148 Views, 0 Comments.
Ross, CA has always been home to small-town beauty as well as luxury properties. Now it carries the cache of making the Forbes list called, "America's Millionaire Capitals". In fact, Ross was the only Marin town to make the prestigious list at number 20.
To make the list according to the Marin IJ, the average annual income of residents who are in the highest tax bracket (incomes over $200,000/year) must be $1 million per year or more. Ross has 800 households, of which, 424 were in the highest tax bracket at the time the data from the Internal Revenue Service was analyzed. The total annual income of those Ross residents was $562 million, or an average annual income of $1.32 million per household. Ross was just below the Soho…
Marin Real Estate | 103 Crescent Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965 | Just Sold | Jonathan B. Jacobs, Realtor (415) 264-6655
Saturday, September 10th, 2011 at 2:44am. 121 Views, 0 Comments.
I just helped my clients through a difficult REO purchase with multiple offers. I was able to negotiate a substantial price reduction for my clients, enabling them to purchase the Sausalito home they always wanted.
Located in a desirable neighborhood, this 3 bedroom/2 bathroom Sausalito home exudes the California lifestyle. An open floor plan, with large living room, boasts unobstructed bay views from a wall of windows. Dramatic vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, built-in bookcases, window bench and gas fireplace finish off the heart of the house. The kitchen opens to the dining room with a bar for seating, granite tile counters, and gas range. The house also features wrap-around decks, separate office, two jetted tubs and central vacuum.
The…
America's Cup | Marin Real Estate - Sausalito, Tiburon & Belvedere Best Viewing Locations | Jonathan B. Jacobs, Realtor (415) 264-6655
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 at 11:47am. 170 Views, 0 Comments.
America's Cup is coming to Marin in 2013. If you are planning to buy property in time for this prestigious yacht race, Sausalito, Tiburon and Belvedere provide prime views, as well as valuable real estate. Tiburon and Belvedere are also home to some of the best public schools in the area, which also helps support values.
The America's Cup race is a best-of-nine series that is scheduled to commence September 7, 2013 and run through September 22. According to the Marin IJ, impact reports indicate as much as $1.4 billion will be pumped into the bay area economy, with as many as 11,500 people per day taking in the race from the shores of Southern Marin. This could have a positive effect on short-term appreciation of real estate in those towns. The rental market…
Marin Real Estate | 16 Madera Del Presidio Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Just Sold By Jonathan B. Jacobs, Realtor (415) 264-6655
Monday, June 20th, 2011 at 9:03pm. 202 Views, 0 Comments.
I just helped my Corte Madera clients accomplish their goal of taking money off the table as original owners, while continuing to live in their house, by negotiating a deal to simultaneously sell their Corte Madera house and implement a lease.
From the moment you drive down the enchanted road to Madera Del Presidio, you know you're entering a special neighborhood. Built for functionality, this large 4 bedroom /3.5 bathroom contemporary home features an open floor plan and high ceilings. With plenty of room to spread out, it's a perfect house for entertaining. It's a light and bright home, with a dramatic vaulted ceiling in the living room and stately fireplace. You can enjoy meals in the formal dining room or the eat-in chef's kitchen with a breakfast nook.…
Just Sold-Pat Kuleto's Home Called Lilypad | 2350 Marinship Way #3, Sausalito, CA 94965
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 at 6:55pm. 368 Views, 0 Comments.
I just helped my client, Pat Kuleto, sell his floating home he calls Lilypad, located at 2350 Marinship Way #3, Sausalito. While I was able to generate unparalleled media and online coverage, it was a challenging property to sell because it required an all cash buyer, who was willing to take on some deferred maintenance and a month-to-month berth lease. Ultimately, it sold for $10,000 above the appraised value for $320,000, making for another happy client in the Marin real estate market.
This three-level, 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom home designed by Pat, incorporates his legendary charm, and has views of Angel Island, Sausalito Harbor and hills, Mt. Tamalpais and San Francisco Bay. Property features include Koa wood wainscoting and finishes…
Marin Luxury Property Update | Is It A Buyers Market?
Friday, May 6th, 2011 at 12:39am. 166 Views, 0 Comments.
High-end real estate in Marin is still experiencing a buyer's market. Luxury properties priced over $2 million can be had at discounted prices. Buyers in this price range don't need loans, which makes them more nimble. Because there are fewer qualified buyers in this price range, they can cherry pick, and strike deals in their favor. In other words, cash is still king.
Home sales in the Marin luxury real estate market were flat when comparing the first four months of this year, to the same four months last year. According to the Bay Area Real Estate Information Service, there were 44 home sales valued over $2,000,000 through April 30, 2011. Coincidentally, during that same period in 2010 there were also 44 properties sold. The average…
16 Madera Del Presidio Dr., Corte Madera, CA | Coming Soon
Monday, March 7th, 2011 at 5:35am. 427 Views, 0 Comments.
Before it hits the market, I want to let my friends and clients know about my listing in the highly desirable Madera del Presidio neighborhood of Corte Madera, where properties don't come up for sale very often. Built for functionality, this large 4 bedroom /3.5 bathroom contemporary home features an open floor plan and high ceilings. With plenty of room to spread out, it's a perfect house for entertaining.
Enter this light and bright home, and you'll immediately appreciate the living room with a dramatic vaulted ceiling and stately fireplace. Enjoy meals in the formal dining room or the eat-in chef's kitchen with a breakfast nook. The kitchen opens to the family room as well as a level backyard, creating a wonderful central place for family and friends to…
226 Orange Blossom Lane, San Rafael, CA 94903 | Just Sold-Fully-Renovated in Marin With Chef's Kitchen
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 at 1:49am. 275 Views, 0 Comments.
I just helped my clients get a great deal on their home in Marin before the end of the year, by gaining leverage during the negotiations. Needless to say, they had a happy new year and are enjoying 226 Orange Blossom Lane, San Rafael, which closed at $840,000.
Completely remodeled, this 3 bedroom / 3 bathroom, single-level home in the desirable Dixie School District, is conveniently located to shopping at the newly-renovated Northgate Mall, as well as transportation. It has an amazing chef's kitchen with limestone floor, granite countertops, a center island with salad sink, top-of-the-line GE Monogram appliances, gas cook-top and double oven. The master suite has a private bath and designer walk-in closet. Because there is a large…
