Bay Area California Real Estate Blog and News

Eichler Home Sales in Marin (2008)

As the year winds to a close, I wanted to provide everyone with a quick synopsis of how the real estate market in Marin County California held up for buyers and sellers of Eichler homes in 2008.    

I specifically wanted to break out Eichler home sales history information since many of my clients (both buyers and sellers) have a profound interest in these mid-century modern properties in Marin County.     While Eichler homes can be found in several Marin towns including Mill Valley, San Anselmo, and San Rafael, all Eichler transactions for 2008 ocurred in the town of San Rafael.  

San Rafael Eichler Sales for 2008

In 2008, a total of 41 Eichler homes were sold in Marin County.   As mentioned, all 41 of these Eichlers were located in San Rafael.      The majority of Eichler homes sold in 2008 were located in San Rafael's...

JUST SOLD!! Kenwood, Sonoma County Home

SOLD $799,000!  Good value for this lovely home in the heart of the vineyards in Kenwood, Sonoma County. 

Located at 8727 Sonoma Highway, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a large level lot (3/4 acre) with views of vineyards and the mountains that surround the area. Good schools, close to shopping, restaurants and lots of wineries! 

I represented the buyers for this property, a charming family which moved from San Francisco to settle in this delightful area of Kenwood.   Contact me if I can assist you with your Marin county real estate or North Bay real estate needs!

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Modern Homes for Sale in the Bay Area

December is historically a slow month for real estate in the Bay Area as sellers and buyers shift their focus to the holidays.   While this December is no exception, I can think of 89 reasons why anyone looking for a modern home in the Bay Area might want to actually look at homes now vs. waiting until after the first of the year when more buyers resume their home search.

89 Architectural Listings in San Francisco & Marin

While the total number of listings in the Marin County MLS and San Francisco MLS have dipped recently due to the holidays, there is still some great inventory available.  

For anyone looking for a modern or mid-century modern home in the Bay Area, there are some fabulous properties out there right now.    After reviewing available inventory for clients and friends, I found a total of 89...

San Rafael Eichler Home - Just Sold

eichler landscape patio

I just represented the buyers for this updated Eichler home in San Rafael, California.   Located in San Rafael's Terra Linda neighborhood, this 4 BR / 2 BA home combined classic mid-century modern design aesthetic with tasteful, modernist updates making this the perfect home for my modern home buying clients in Marin.

Eichler Home on Las Colindas

Located at 617 Las Colindas Road, this mid-century modern Eichler property featured:

  • 4 Bedrooms /  2 Baths (1,634 square feet)
  • Updated European-style kitchen
  • Updated bathrooms with designer finishes
  • Modernist landscaping with a...

Art Deco / Modernism Show in San Francisco

Just wanted to remind everyone that the San Francisco Modernism & Art Deco Show (which is hosted by one of Marin Modern Real Estate clients) will be held this weekend in San Francisco.     

This unique event features the best of mid-century modern, streamline moderne, art deco, vintage western, and mission designs and collectibles from around the country.    Over 200 dealers exhibit at this event and provide attendees with an opportunity to preview and purchase furniture, artwork, jewelry, vintage clothing and more.  Additionally, attendees have an opportunity to take a walking architectural tour of San Francisco.

Event and venue details are as follows:

What:     Deco The Halls Art Deco Modernism Show

When:    December 6 & 7, 2008

Cost:      Admission is $10; Art Deco Society Member & Senior...