Closed Sale Price
$2,200,000
October 26, 2023
The Alameda · San Anselmo
On a nearly three-quarter-acre hillside lot above San Anselmo, this singular home offers something increasingly rare in Marin County: genuine privacy, a deep connection to the landscape, and a thoughtfully designed interior built for those who live consciously.
Nestled on a sunny hillside above downtown San Anselmo, 314 The Alameda is a home conceived with intention. Designed for the ecologically mindful buyer, the residence features non-toxic materials throughout and an ethos of clean, simplified living — a sanctuary where the boundaries between indoors and out are deliberately blurred. Expansive sliding glass doors in the open living room and kitchen face directly onto the surrounding garden, drawing in natural light and the gentle movement of trees.
The Land: At 0.69 acres, this is an extraordinary lot for San Anselmo — nearly three-quarters of an acre on a sunny hillside, offering the kind of private outdoor space that defines the best of Marin living. Room for gardens, fruit trees, future ADU potential, and long views over the Ross Valley.
San Anselmo's character — a walkable, architecturally rich downtown, a loyal community of longtime residents, proximity to Phoenix Lake and the Mt. Tamalpais watershed — makes it one of the most consistently desirable towns in all of Marin County. The Alameda, running along the foothills above downtown, is one of its most quietly prestigious addresses: large parcels, mature trees, and the unhurried pace of a neighborhood that has no interest in being discovered.
Location
Market Snapshot · October 2023
Marin County Median
~$1.8M
The county-wide median tracked near $1.8M through Q3 2023, with San Anselmo commanding a premium for land and architectural distinction.
30-Yr Mortgage Rate
~7.3%
The highest rate environment since 2000 — yet buyers seeking rare large-lot properties in central Marin continued to transact with confidence.
Land Scarcity
Extreme
Parcels of 0.5+ acres in central Marin towns like San Anselmo are functionally irreplaceable — a category that holds value regardless of rate cycles.
Ross Valley Schools
Top-Rated
San Anselmo feeds into the highly regarded Ross Valley School District — a perennial draw for families and a consistent support for home values.
At $1,256/sq ft and 0.69 acres in San Anselmo, this sale captures a very specific kind of value that the market rarely assigns incorrectly: irreplaceable land in a fiercely loved Marin town. The property's eco-conscious design speaks to a buyer profile that was actively seeking it out — and in a high-rate environment, that specificity of fit translated directly into a decisive close.
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