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Dear Clients, Neighbors, Friends, and Family,
It’s wonderful to see so many of you back in Marin as schools resume and familiar rhythms return. For those still savoring the last days of summer abroad, enjoy every moment.
One of our team highlights this season was hosting our second annual Community Partners Luncheon at our Ross office. Giving back is core to our mission, and with every closing, we donate $1,000 in our client’s name to one of several Marin County organizations, along with annual support for Kentfield and Ross Schools. To date, we are proud to have contributed over $400,000 locally.
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Front Row: Kaitlin Lopin Gilbert, CHC Team; Rachel Breslauer, CHC Team
Back Row: Bill Tyler, FireSafe Marin; Laurie Treganowan, Kentfield Schools; Noelle Jue, Marin Health; Janet Pero, Ross Schools; Carey Condy, CHC Team; Jen Gauna, FireSafe Marin; Lisette Arellano, ONE TAM; Keith Rosenthal, College of Marin; and Cherie Graham, Extra Food
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This August, we welcomed the College of Marin (COM) to our list of academic partners. A special friend introduced us to the extraordinary impact COM has on our community, and Jonathan and I were fortunate to tour the Kentfield campus. We were deeply impressed with this gem of an institution, where many students are the first in their families to attend college.
A few highlights:
- Enrollment: Kentfield Campus – 8,976 students (72%); Indian Valley Campus – 2,329 students (19%)
- 86% of students are Marin County residents
- Students span all ages: roughly one-third are 18–25, one-third 25–50, and one-third 50+
- 56% are enrolled in for-credit classes; nearly 1 in 5 are studying English as a Second Language
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Market & Economic Insights
Compass recently appointed Mike Simonsen, founder of Altos Research, as its first Chief Economist. For more than 20 years, Mike has been a trusted voice in spotting real estate trends before they make headlines. Starting this fall, we will share his weekly market videos in our newsletter to give you data-driven insights in real time.
| | Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is signaling a likely September rate cut. As Mike notes, buyers respond more to a rate change than to the actual rate itself. According to Dominic Pomilia of Supreme Lending, a drop to 6% could make 5.5 million more U.S. households eligible to purchase a home—fueling up to a 14% increase in sales (National Association of Realtors). | |
The AI Boom & Its Impact on Marin
As noted in a recent New York Times article, the Bay Area continues to dominate the global AI economy. Justin Kunz, CEO of Inflection Capital Management, shared PitchBook reported that in 2024, the Bay Area attracted $70 billion of the $134.6 billion in global AI venture investment—more than half the worldwide total. This surge is transforming San Francisco and Silicon Valley into the epicenter of AI innovation and is drawing entrepreneurs, executives, and investors from around the globe. For Marin, the implications are profound. As the AI wave accelerates, demand for luxury properties in communities offering privacy, space, and quick access to the city continues to rise.
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Marin Ultra-Luxury Market Update
Despite a “choppy” overall 2025 market, the ultra-luxury sector ($10M+) is thriving:
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2025 YTD: 14 sales over $10M (6 off-market), including four at $15M+
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2024: Only four sales over $10M (1 off-market), with none above $15M
Our team has been directly involved in several of these marquee transactions. Off-market activity remains particularly strong, as demand for beautifully renovated estates with park-like grounds far outpaces available inventory.
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As always, we love hearing from you. Please reach out anytime. We’ve ordered another batch of CHC Team–branded LL Bean “Go-Bags,” each thoughtfully stocked with an emergency packing list from Fire Safe Marin. Swing by our office this October to pick yours up.
Wishing you a wonderful Labor Day Weekend,
Thank you!
| | Current Active and Coming Soon Properties | | |
4000 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio
3 BD | 3.5 BA | 5,688 SQ FT | 15.5 - Acres
Guest House with Full Bath
Listing Price: $8,250,000
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234 Evergreen Drive
3 BD | 2.5 BA | 3,426 SQ FT | 0.50 Acre Lot
Pending: $3,750,000
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904 Via Casitas, Greenbrae
3 BD | 2 BA | 1,403 SQ FT
Listing Price: $795,000
| | 152 Successful Buyer Purchases | | 2025 CHC Team Property Sales | | |
Southern Marin Home
Sold Off-Market: $13,000,000
Buyer Representation
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656 Goodhill Road, Kentfield
Sold: $6,300,000
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7 Acorn Way, Kentfield
Sold: $6,200,000
Multiple Offers
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219 W Blithedale Avenue, Mill Valley
Sold : $5,750,000
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114 Winding Way, Ross
Sold : $3,800,000
Multiple Offers
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6 Morrison Road, Ross
Sold: $3,250,000
Multiple Offers
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38 Spring Road, Kentfield
Sold: $3,200,000
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57 Indian Rock Court, San Anselmo
Sold: $2,700,000
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18 Brodea Way, San Rafael
Sold: $2,600,000
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100 Meadowcroft, San Anselmo
Sold : $2,235,000
Buyer Representation
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28 Dominican Drive, San Rafael
Sold Off-Market: $1,995,000
Buyer Representation
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68 Mercury Ave, Tiburon
Sold Off-Market: $1,650,000
Buyer Representation
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825 Albatross Drive, Novato
Sold : $1,570,000
Multiple Offers
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119 Stanford Ave, Mill Valley
Sold: $1,400,500
Multiple Offers
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388 Cecilia Way, Tiburon
Sold Off-Market: $1,225,000
Buyer Representation
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Marin County Real Estate
Compass - August 2025 Report
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Compass Marin Stats
Compass - July 2025
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Two Big Real Estate Market Trends for the Second Half of 2025
August 22, 2025
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23 Ross Common, Suite 3 | Ross, CA 94957
415-461-8609 | carey@chcteam.com
chcteam.com | DRE 01323032
| | Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 1527235, 1527365, 1356742, 1443761, 1997075, 1935359, 1961027, 1842987, 1869607, 1866771, 1527205, 1079009, 1272467. All material is intended for information purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, conditions, sale or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. | | | | |
