15 Alto Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960, San Anselmo, 94960 - 2 bed, 2 bath
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San Anselmo, CA 94960
This Hillside Value-Add Asset presents a strategic entry into the premium San Anselmo market with a List Price of $1,025,000, aligning accurately with its $1,024,448 Fair Market Value. Currently holding a Condition Rating of 5, the property requires substantial rehabilitation and modernization to the kitchen and weathered decking to realize its full equity potential. The 2,070 SqFt layout features expansive hillside views, a flexible lower-level studio, and proximity to open space, offering significant opportunity for forced appreciation. This project is ideally suited for Fix-and-Flip Investors or Contractors.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1965, this property requires substantial rehabilitation and modernization. The kitchen is severely outdated with old appliances and laminate countertops, the wooden decks show significant weathering and wear, and the lower level features worn carpeting and dated wood paneling. Additionally, the listing notes permitting uncertainties for the lower-level kitchen and bathroom, indicating a need for significant investment to meet current standards.
Perched in the San Anselmo hills, the property offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and large windows that flood the living spaces with natural light.
With over 2,000 square feet of space, the home includes a versatile lower-level area ideal for a guest suite, home office, or creative studio, providing excellent functional variety.
Located in a highly desirable central Marin neighborhood, the property combines a peaceful, private retreat with easy access to San Anselmo's charming community and open spaces.
The status and permitting of the kitchen and bathroom in the lower-level space are unknown, which may require investigation and potential remediation by the buyer.
The home is in need of significant updates and a new owner's vision, suggesting that substantial additional investment will be necessary to modernize the property.
Perched in the hills of San Anselmo, 15 Alto Avenue presents a rare opportunity to create something special in a peaceful and private setting. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home enjoys expansive views and a tranquil atmosphere, offering the kind of privacy that is increasingly hard to find in central Marin. The top two levels feature the primary living spaces along with two bedrooms, two baths and office are ready for a new owner's vision and updates. Large windows capture natural light and frame the surrounding hills, while the elevated position provides a wonderful sense of retreat from the everyday. Downstairs is an additional space that includes a bathroom and offers flexibility for a variety of potential uses such as a studio, guest area, or work-from-home environment. Buyers should note that the status and permitting of the bathroom and kitchen in this lower-level space are unknown, and interested parties should investigate to their own satisfaction. Set in a desirable San Anselmo location known for its charm, strong sense of community, and access to open space, the property combines privacy, views, and opportunity. Whether you're looking to renovate, reimagine, or simply invest in a great location, 15 Alto Avenue offers a compelling chance to bring new life to a hillside home with wonderful potential.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 31% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,070 | 1,862 | 56% |
| Lot Size | 6,652 | 7,523 | 42% |
| Price | $800.0K | $1.47M | 15% |
| Price per sq ft | $386 | $818 | 13% |
| Built year | 1965 | 1951 | 87% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 39 | 195 | 4% |
Apr 9, 2026
$800,000
$925,000
-14% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Mar 30, 2026
$925,000
$1,025,000
-10% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Mar 14, 2026
$1,025,000
Initial Listing