Record-breaking $65MM sale on Belvedere Island

After three years on the market, mining magnate Robert Friedland has offer for full asking price on his historical 1895 mansion...

$65,000,000 Golden Gate Ave Belvedere, CA 5 Beds, 6 baths 11000 sqft, 1895 year

Built in 1895, this landmark estate offers breathtaking views of San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Corinthian and San Francisco Yacht club harbors. Completely restored with exquisite historical details.

Mining Magnate Sets $65MM Sale [Wall Street Journal]

Neighborhood Homes Sold | December 2007

Every month we review the recent sales in Marin and spotlight the most surprising transactions in the marketplace. Here are a few hot buys in December that caught our attention...

31 Yale Ave, Larkspur 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1883 sqft, 1955 year $1,175,000 (list) $1,250,000 (sold) 6.4% above asking!

315 Buena Vista, Mill Valley 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1999 sqft, 1955 year $1,550,000 (list) $1,600,000 (sold) 3.25% above asking!

231 Evergreen, Mill Valley 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 3981 sqft, 2001 year $3,895,000 (list) $4,000,000 (sold) 2.7% above asking!

25 Suffield, San Anselmo 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1934 sqft, 1920 year $949,000 (list) $1,020,000 (sold) 7.5% above asking!

Market Summary | December 2007

December was a tough month for the Marin real estate market. The median home price dropped a whopping $100K. While most cities actually saw slight increases, others like San Rafael had hefty declines which pushed the overall market down.

Here's a quick snapshot from the MDH Newsletter with a summary of the market trends for December...