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279 Bahia Lane - Just Sold!
By: Kristin Lee Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 11:52pm. 118 Views, 0 Comments.
Just sold this 2 bedroom/1 bathroom condo located in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael. This was a difficult and lengthy short sale that finally has closed.
This San Rafael condo is ideal for easy commuting into San Francisco or heading north into wine country. This was a perfect investment opportunity and a great location in Marin.
This will be a perfect home for families who enjoy a neighborhood community and the convenience of shopping and amenities such as the nearby Mi Pueblo. The home is also convenient to the 101 freeway as well as public transportation and a Marin Airporter location in downtown San Rafael.
If you are looking for a home in Marin, call me at 415-755-7080 or email me at kristin@marinmodern.com. I would be…86 Captain Nurse Circle - Just Sold!
By: Kristin Lee Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 11:10pm. 116 Views, 0 Comments.
Congratulations to my investor clients who purchased an excellent Novato condo home in Marin. This 3 bedroom/3 bathroom condo located in the Meadow Park development is well maintained and just 7 years old. We negotiated through multiple offers and prevailed.
This southern Novato location is ideal for easy commuting into San Francisco or heading north into wine country. These savvy Buyers were insistent on a good deal, an excellent investment and a great location in Marin.
This desirable and family-friendly Hamilton neighborhood has an excellent walk score. Perfect for families who enjoy daily walks for exercise and errands to the nearby shopping center at Hamilton. The home is also convenient to the 101 freeway as well as public…
Just Sold! 249 Corte Madera in Mill Valley, CA
By: Kristin Lee Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 8:51am. 202 Views, 0 Comments.
Mill Valley at its best! We are thrilled to facilitate our clients in buying a dramatically remolded and contemporary one story home just a short distance from downtown Mill Valley. Nestled in the Redwoods, 249 Corte Madera is a 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath single level property that provides our former city dwellers with a quiet and picturesque setting.
Our clients will enjoy indoor-outdoor living with four sets of French doors that open onto a patio, deck and level lawn. Strategically placed and plentiful skylights bathe the house in light. The open floor plan that features beamed ceilings, wood floors and gourmet kitchen will provide fluid and joyful entertaining for a few or many guests. In addition, the private master suite contains a walk-in…
Gerstle Park in San Rafael
By: Kristin Lee Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 6:03am. 140 Views, 0 Comments.
Gerstle Park - neighborhood of San Rafael California, a historic area and was known as Short’s Tract, and then Southside. It was first acquired and developed in the Late 1800’s. This unique neighborhood is conveniently located south of First Street and is just a short walk to central downtown of San Rafael.
A lot of original houses in Gerstle Park were once built as summer residences for some families in San Francisco like Lewis Gerstle and Louis Sloss. In 1900’s, immigrants from Italy who worked on local railroads, began building smaller homes. The jewel-like park successfully deeded by the Gerstle family in 1950.
Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA) was established and founded in order to preserve the…
Marin County Hiking Trails
By: Kristin Lee Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 9:56am. 224 Views, 0 Comments.
Are you looking for a perfect place to live and raise your family that is near great hiking trails and open space? Marin County and the hiking trails found throughout many of the communities such as Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Tiburon, San Rafael, Fairfax, Novato, West Marin are a perfect place for you.
Marin is one of the smallest of the San Francisco Bay Area counties, but magical for hikers! There is outdoor recreation of all kinds to experience. Marin's natural outdoor opportunities include beaches, bicycling, camping, summer camps, and hiking. Marin is home for many individuals and families who are nature lovers, or who are active and adventurous types.
Hiking is a great way to clear your head and get some fresh air . It…
Air Quality - Marin County
By: Kristin Lee Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 9:31am. 237 Views, 0 Comments.
From Marin's scenic roads lined with eye-catching tress, and wild flowers, to its beautiful parks and fantastic beaches, Marin County is renowned for its beauty, laid back lifestyle, and overall cleanliness. This not only applies to what's on the ground but also what's in the air.
Marin County is well known for having clean air. People living here do well in keeping the air clean by taking advantage of public transit, biking and walking. One can't help but notice the crisp, clean scent of eucalypts on morning bike rides or afternoon walks.
Marin is well known for its Quality of Life, as some areas having won "Best Places to Live", and "Cleanest Air" in 2008 Money Magazine. Novato, won first place, followed by…
Climate in Marin County California
By: Kristin Lee Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 4:12pm. 241 Views, 0 Comments.
Relocating to Marin County California is a great option if you like warm summers, beautiful fall colors, mild winter weather and glorious spring blossoms.
Magnificent Marin County California is just across the Golden Gate Bridge, and minutes from downtown San Francisco. Surrounded on three sides by water, Marin is an area of unsurpassed natural beauty and seems like another world outside of bustling city life of San Francisco, Marin boasts open space, redwood forests, gorgeous beaches, charming small towns and mild weather year round.
My friends and clients (myself included) are all grateful to live in Marin County! Marin is one of the most sought after residential areas in the world. …
191 Captain Nurse Circle - Just Sold!
By: Kristin Lee Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 2:07pm. 244 Views, 0 Comments.
Congratulations to my long time clients who finally were able to purchase their perfect Novato condo home in Marin. This 3 bedroom/3 bathroom condo located in the Meadow Park development is well maintained and just 7 years old. The exterior had just been repainted prior to sale and the Sellers had also freshly painted and replaced all carpeting. We were able to negotiate the property for $44,000 under asking price.
This southern Novato location is ideal for easy commuting into San Francisco or heading north into wine country. These savvy Buyers were insistent on a good deal, an excellent home and a great location in Marin - We were able to find them everything on their list and extremely low HOA fees to add to the benefits.
The Hamilton…
Montessori Schools in Marin - Your Options
By: Kristin Lee Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 10:40pm. 326 Views, 1 Comments.
Marin County offers several Montessori school options. Whether you are relocating to Marin with young children or have lived here a long time, but are in the process of researching Montessori options in Marin, thought I’d write a little bit about a few of the schools I have researched and know families whose children attend these schools.
Several Marin Montessori schools follow and are inspired by the principles of Association Montessori International. If you are a new resident in the area and decide to look and enroll your children in schools connected to the international Montessori school, consider Abbey Montessori, Montessori de Terra Linda and Marin Montessori.
Montessori schools in Marin provide…
10 Professional Center Parkway No. 15 - Just Sold!
By: Kristin Lee Thursday, November 10th, 2011 at 11:35am. 177 Views, 0 Comments.
Yet another San Francisco commuter has a new home in Marin County. I was pleased to represent my buyer in closing escrow this week on a two-story San Rafael condo.
This San Rafael condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a wood-burning fireplace and in-unit laundry. With over 1,100 sq ft, there will be plenty of room for my buyer. The views from the balconies, especially the upstairs balcony are spectacular. Views of San Rafael hillsides and Mt. Tam alongside the night lights of Terra Linda. The complex has a swimming pool and is well maintained.
This property was originally listed at $199,000 and closed at $220,000 after I successfully negotiated on behalf of my client through a multiple offer situation.
If you are interested in real estate in…