18 Elm Avenue, Kentfield
6 BEDS | 5 BATHS (INCLUDING 2 BED | 2 BATH GUEST HOUSE) | 3,428± SQFT | SOLD $2.743M
Stunning Views of Mt. Tam in the Sought-After Flats of Kentfield
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after flats of Kentfield, 18 Elm is a beautiful traditional home with a stunning view of Mount Tamalpais and multiple level yards and entertaining decks to enjoy Marin’s amazing weather year-round. Featuring 4 beds and 3 baths in the main house and 2 beds, 2 baths in the guest cottage, this home is in close proximity to Bacich Elementary School, Kent Middle School, Creekside Park, The Bay Club, Woodlands Market, Guest House and Rustic Bakery, all while having easy access to public transportation and highway 101 for those commuting to San Francisco.
Charming from the moment you pull up to the home, 18 Elm welcomes you with a large entertaining deck and charming covered front porch that both look out towards the hills and Ross Valley. Through the front door, you are invited into the heart of the home, the great room that includes a living area centered around a brick fireplace and a dining area with a large dining area with picturesque views of Mt. Tam. Enjoying an open floor plan, the dining room flows into a beautiful chef’s kitchen, which includes a center island with bar seating, stainless steel appliances and a door that leads out to a back deck with even more Mt. Tam views, the perfect spot for sipping your morning coffee or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening.
Located on the main level, the primary suite enjoys tons of natural light, a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with a beautiful Carrara marble shower and a large, luxurious bathtub. Towards the back of the house also on the main level, you find another bedroom, full guest bathroom and an office area or den/playroom. On the lower level of the home are two bedrooms, both with beautiful views of Mt. Tam, another full bathroom, and a large family room with access to the garage and to the large level yard. Stepping outside, a lush, level lawn leads you to a pergola-covered patio, perfect for entertaining friends and dining al fresco in Kentfield’s ideal Mediterranean climate.
Behind the main house at 18 Elm, you find a separate guest cottage featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, kitchen and a sunroom or office space. Recently remodeled, the cottage is perfect for visiting in-laws, an au pair suite, a rental unit or great multi-use bonus space for the homeowner.
With multiple decks and level outdoor spaces to enjoy the beautiful views of Mt. Tam in Marin’s ideal Mediterranean climate, 18 Elm feels like a private oasis miles away from it all. Just down the street, however, the home has access to the amazing amenities that Kentfield, Larkspur and Ross have to offer. Located in close proximity to Bacich Elementary, Kent Middle School, shops, restaurants, hiking and biking trails, public transportation (#24 Golden Gate Transit to Downtown San Francisco or the free #25 ferry shuttle to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal) and so much more, 18 Elm is the perfect place to call home.
HIGHLIGHTS:
4 bedroom | 3 bathroom (main house)
2 bedroom | 2 bathroom (guest house)
3,428+- total square feet (public records)
Stunning views of Mt. Tam
Sought-after flats of Kentfield
Cul-de-sac location
Incredible charm
Chef’s kitchen
Primary suite w/ beautiful bathroom and walk-in closet
Multiple outdoor entertaining spaces
Hardwood floors on upper levels
Central AC in main home
New carpet on lower levels
Level lawns
Laundry closet with stacking LG washer & dryer
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Families and professionals looking for a tight knit community, small-town vibe, amazing weather and a connection to the outdoors.
Kentfield is known for being in one of the best weather pockets in all of Marin. No matter the season, you'll rarely be disappointed by the weather in this sun-filled town. Check the current weather →
From Kentfield it takes 5-10 minutes to get to the Ferry Terminal in Larkspur, 45 minutes to downtown San Francisco, and 1 hour to San Francisco International Airport.
Kentfield is home to some of our favorite eateries in Marin, including Guesthouse, Woodlands Market, Patxi’s Pizza, Gott’s Roadside, Noah’s Bagels, Victoria Pastry, Susie Cakes, Loving Cup and more. You’ll also be a quick drive to the Marin Country Mart with a variety of awesome restaurants including Farmshop, Rustic Bakery, Shake Shack, Belcampo, Marin Brew Co., Tha Siam, and so much more!
Kentfield + Greenbrae residents have access to award-winning public and private schools from K-12. Students can attend Bacich Elementary, Kent Middle, and Redwood High School. Learn more about the Kentfield Public School District here. For residents looking for a private school atmosphere, click here for Marin Magazine’s handy private school guide.
Kentfield is known for its scenic views of Mount Tamalpais and easy to access hiking trails. The best views of Marin are from King Mountain, the five-mile hike that circles King Mountain and is accessible to Kentfield residents through the Crown Road fire trail.
The Kentfield community is healthy and active. You'll have a variety of fitness centers to choose from including The Bay Club Marin, SoulCycle, 24 Hour Fitness, TJ's CrossFit, Mt. Tam Racquet Club, The Cave, YogaWorks, Orange Theory and Pilates Pro Works.
The Kentfield community loves bikes. With the new bike-pedestrian bridge over Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, the community has made tremendous efforts to create safer, more direct routes to San Rafael and the Larkspur ferry docks to create a viable alternative to cars, pollution and gridlock. Download the Marin bicycle map for the best routes.
Kentfield is in the epicenter of Marin’s best shopping with access to one-of-a-kind Larkspur's local boutiques with the convenience of the Corte Madera Shopping Center only minutes away. With merchants including James Perse, Unionmade, Hudson Grace, Nordstrom, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Gap, William Sonoma, Apple, Lululemon, REI, Athleta, The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn and so much more.
Kentfield’s go-to grocery stores include Molly Stone’s and Woodlands Market with nearby access to Safeway and Trader Joe's.