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4 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 2,414± SQFT | Listed: $1.395M | Sold: $1,625,000
Stunning Mid-Century Modern in desirable San Anselmo
Located in the heart of San Anselmo, 45 Monterey feels like its own private retreat surrounded by lush landscaping on a quiet street. With clean lines in mind, the modern upgrades retain the home’s classic mid-century architecture while offering an open-concept style of living. Walls of windows bring ample natural light throughout the home, accentuating gorgeous hardwood floors paired with high ceilings, modern finishes and indoor-outdoor flow for effortless entertaining. Perfectly blending indoor and outdoor living, 45 Monterey offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2,414± square feet of living space with impeccable attention to detail throughout. A stylish brick patio surrounds the upper level of the home to provide the perfect setting for al-fresco entertaining and evening star gazing. In close proximity to San Anselmo’s vibrant downtown shops, cafes, restaurants, Memorial Park, world-class hiking/biking trails and award-winning schools, it’s hard not to fall in love with the lifestyle at 45 Monterey Avenue.
The heart of the home is an open-concept living and dining room with grand high ceilings, stunning wood paneling, an original wood surround fireplace with walls of windows providing the perfect setting to taking in the lush green landscaping. The dining area comfortably sits up to 10 guests. The original kitchen and casual dining area features newer stainless steel appliances and countertop seating for four. The light filled sunroom style kitchen is the perfect place for morning coffee and casual eating. The brick patio wraps around the main living areas of the home and can also be accessed from the kitchen to thoroughly connect with the outdoors.
The master suite is just beyond the kitchen and features high open-beamed ceilings, built-in closets, stylish wall-paper and an updated master bathroom. The master suite includes a private covered deck to enjoy the outdoors. The second and third bedrooms in addition to the newly updated guest bathroom are off the central hallway that extends from the great room.
The lower level of the home includes the fourth bedroom with its own private entrance, a full bathroom, a large laundry room with a workspace area and a large storage room. The 1-car garage connects internally to the downstairs hallway and two-additional carport spaces are to the right of the garage and the large driveway could fit an additional 2 cars with off-street parking totaling 5+- vehicles.
The private front and back patio on the upper level is surrounded by fresh greenery and provides the perfect backdrop for a fire pit, outdoor entertaining, or a hot tub while the garden on the lower level is the perfect place to put your green thumb to good use.
45 Monterey is ideally located in one of the best locations in San Anselmo. Enjoying everything San Anselmo has to offer while being walkable to Downtown San Anselmo, award-winning schools, the popular Memorial Park, shopping, restaurants, biking and hiking trails, Good Earth Natural Foods and the local’s favorite Log Cabin Dugout Bar and is only a short drive San Rafael, public transportation and is incredibly convenient to Highway 101.
HIGHLIGHTS:
4 beds, 3 baths, 2,414 square feet (per tax records)
Open-concept main-level with indoor / outdoor flow to sun-filled yard
High ceilings
Beautiful mid-century modern architecture
Private, beautifully landscaped yard with multiple entertaining areas
Additional lower level yard
Open dining area with vaulted ceilings and seating for multiple guests
Bright and open kitchen with ample storage, stainless steel appliances
Large Master Suite with vaulted open-beamed ceilings and private deck
Bed + bath downstairs with private entrance
One-car attached garage with ample storage space, two-car covered carport spaces and additional parking in the driveway
Close proximity to San Anselmo’s vibrant downtown shops, restaurants and cafés
Award-winning San Anselmo School District
Nearby world-class hiking & biking trails
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The Local Lifestyle
A close-knit community of family-friendly neighbors is one of our favorite things about living in San Anselmo. Need to borrow a cup of sugar? The answer is yes, no matter which door you knock on.
San Anselmo is located just north of Ross Valley in the heart of Marin, between San Rafael and Fairfax. Only 20 miles north of San Francisco, it's conveniently close to the Highway 101, making it easy to jump on the freeway in about 10 minutes.
The climate in San Anselmo averages in the mid 70's during summer months and in the 60's during winter. Being inland protects the town from fog and you're likely to enjoy good weather all year long. Click here to check the current 10-day forecast.
Dining about town is almost too easy in San Anselmo. Along the town's main drag you'll find local favorite eateries including Comforts, M.H. Bread & Butter, Cucina S|A and a plethora of other hotspots to satisfy your cravings.
San Anselmo offers bikers a large range to roam. Spend the day climbing Mount Tamalpais, cruising down Muir Beach, ride along the historic “Crookedest Railroad in the World” or go for an easy ride with family through town. The San Anselmo area has plenty of scenic and exciting bike trails available any time of the year.
Like most of Marin County, San Anselmo provides a number of local fitness centers, yoga studios and pilates studios to get a good sweat.
Take your pick of local grocery stores including United Markets, Andronico's and Safeway along the town's main street.
San Anselmo prides itself on education, which shows from its impressive ratings. Offering two public school districts with Ross Valley covering elementary and middle school students and the Tamalpais Union High School District educating high schoolers at Sir Francis Drake High School. All the schools in San Anselmo are renowned for their quality and sense of community.
Conveniently located just north of Mount Tamalpais and about 20 miles south of Point Reyes, avid hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will be in good company. There are plenty of hiking trails in the area that range from easy to challenging with unbelievable views of Marin County and the Bay Area.
San Anselmo's streets local shops are lined with water bowls, so needless to say...pets are welcome! Red Hill Dog Park in San Anselmo is one of Marin's best parks for dogs to roam and play off-leash.
