Zamira Solari Presents
55 legend road, san anselmo
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$2,795,000
Property Details
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beds
4
baths
2
interior
2,494 sq ft
neighborhood
Sleepy Hollow
Welcome to 55 Legend Road, a captivating Mid-Century Modern retreat nestled in the heart of San Anselmo’s treasured Sleepy Hollow community, ready to capture your heart in ways you have only dreamed of. This impressive 4 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on an exquisitely landscaped property that rivals a wedding destination. Every element of this dramatic yet inviting single level home is designed to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Expansive Fleetwood sliders and walls of glass invite natural light into every room and frame captivating views of the enchanting grounds. The formal living room features vaulted wood ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and a striking feature wall, creating the perfect backdrop for both quiet evenings and grand entertaining. The beautifully renovated kitchen includes a spacious dining area that opens to a private outdoor nook, complete with a hot tub for soaking under the stars. The cozy family room offers a warm, versatile space that flows to both sides of the glorious property, ideal for movie nights or casual gatherings. Retreat to the primary suite, where you can step out onto a private patio and savor your morning coffee amidst the glorious landscaping in full bloom. Located just minutes from San Domenico and Hidden Valley schools, and surrounded by hiking trails, this home feels like a world away while still offering close-in access on one of the most sought-after streets. In a beloved community known for its community spirit, 55 Legend Road offers a lifestyle rooted in peace, beauty, and belonging. Take a deep breath—you have made it home.
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HIGHLIGHTS & Features
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- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1959 Year Built
- ~2,494 SqFt Home | ~.45 Acre Lot
- Dramatic Mid-Century Modern architecture with Fleetwood sliding doors and expansive windows throughout to bring the outdoors in from virtually every room—all on a desirable single-level floor plan for easy living!
- Set on a stunning level lot with exquisite landscaping, this property bursts with colorful blooms, including roses, camellias, hydrangeas, and more. Multiple outdoor areas invite you to dine, relax, garden, and play in a magical and private, picturesque setting.
- The updated kitchen features:
- Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances
- Dacor gas cooktop on the custom-built maple island
- Wine fridge
- Built-in microwave
- Quartzite countertops
- Plentiful cabinetry plus additional pantry storage
- Breakfast bar for additional counter seating
- Dining area with access to the backyard
- Grand entry with double front doors sets the tone for what’s ahead
- Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the home
- Expansive living room with vaulted, wood ceilings, wood walls, a gorgeous wood-burning fireplace feature wall, and custom-built-ins—perfect for both relaxing and entertaining.
- The inviting family room is great for at-home movie nights and also flows out to both sides of the glorious property.
- The primary bedroom boasts vaulted ceilings, a private en suite bath, and three generous closets. Enjoy morning coffee on the private patio.
- There are 3 additional bedrooms, plenty of room for family, guests, or home office needs.
- The updated second bathroom features a shower over the tub and a custom vanity.
- The LG washer & dryer and custom storage cabinets with laundry bin are centrally located in the house.
- Relax and unwind in the private hot tub, offering the perfect retreat for year-round enjoyment and relaxation.
- Abundant storage throughout the house, plus an additional outdoor storage shed for all your gardening needs
- 2-car attached garage + parking for an additional 6 or more cars in the welcoming driveway
- Close to the beloved Sleepy Hollow Community Center, which offers a pool, year-round activities and events, and serves as the hub of this tight-knit community.
- San Domenico Private School and Hidden Valley Elementary Schools are nearby, plus this home is located in the award-winning Ross Valley School District.
- Excellent location in the heart of Sleepy Hollow with plentiful hiking and biking trails nearby.
Magical landscaping
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Some of the beauty to discover throughout the magical property:
Roses
Camelias
Chinese peonies
Hydrangeas
Rhododendrons
Winter Daphne- fragrant aroma at night when it's warm out
Hopseed Bush
Lenten-Rose
Elderberry
Hosta
Boxwoods
Foxtail ferns
Japanese barberry
Bearded ladies
Hatsuka grass
Red and yellow kangaroo paws
Japanese aralia
Sweet Mock Orange
Trees
50 year old Japanese maple
Katsura- smells like cotton candy in the summer
Burch
Flowering dogwoods
Quince
Redwoods
Roses
Camelias
Chinese peonies
Hydrangeas
Rhododendrons
Winter Daphne- fragrant aroma at night when it's warm out
Hopseed Bush
Lenten-Rose
Elderberry
Hosta
Boxwoods
Foxtail ferns
Japanese barberry
Bearded ladies
Hatsuka grass
Red and yellow kangaroo paws
Japanese aralia
Sweet Mock Orange
Trees
50 year old Japanese maple
Katsura- smells like cotton candy in the summer
Burch
Flowering dogwoods
Quince
Redwoods
seller list of improvements
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2024
Kitchen
● Replaced entire kitchen cabinetry with custom-built cabinets
● Enlarged breakfast bar
● Installed quartzite countertops throughout the entire kitchen
● Brought all electrical in the kitchen up to new codes
● Installed wine refrigerator
● New paint
Second bathroom
● Installed new custom-built vanity
● Installed new lighting
● Installed new glass shower door
● Installed new toilet
● New paint
Primary Bathroom
● New ventilation fan installed
● Replaced privacy glass
● New paint
Lighting
● Replaced all fluorescent lighting in the entire house with LED lighting
● Track lighting installed in the living room and primary bedroom
2023
Kitchen
● Installed all new appliances (Kitchen Aid dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave & oven,
Dacor stove top, and Zephyr hood)
Laundry Room
● Installed new LG washer and dryer
● Removed sink and replaced with custom-built cabinets complete with laundry bin
● Installed small folding area with storage and a quartzite countertop
● New paint
2015
Yard
● Back patio deck built, stained, and weather-proofed
● Installed dry rock bed, landscaping, and vegetable boxes in the backyard
● Installed french drains in front of the garage and installed a sump pump (year is
approximate)
2012
Electrical by Strom Electric
● Removed sub-panel in the master closet and installed 200 amp panel on the outside
of the master bedroom (located in the driveway)
● Installed a new panel in the kitchen
● Added GFCIs on the interior per code, as well as GFCI disconnect for the hot tub per
code
● Fixed all the splices, broken fixtures, and all the soffit lighting throughout the house
● GFI plug in laundry room
● Motion sensors in the driveway
Roof
● New Composite Roof over the Formal Living Room (sitting room) section of the house
● New Tar and Gravel Roof over the Family Room section of the house
● Waterproofed trim of skylight (Foyer)
Crawl Space
● New ducting by Verde Metals for both heating systems
Flooring
● New hardwood flooring throughout the entire house with matching registers
Door/Windows
● Replaced 7 sliding doors with Fleetwood doors
● Replaced 7 sliding doors with Fleetwood doors
● Replaced all windows (excluding sitting room picture window) with Milgard Essence
Primary Bathroom
● Shower demo-removal of all the tile on the shower pan as well as the curb and 8” of
wall to set a safe level of existing waterproofing to ensure proper counter flashing
● Removal of old tile in master bathroom and replaced with Terrazzo Tile to match the
shower pan
Family Room Addition
● Extended family room by enclosing the outside patio area, including new sliding
doors
Kitchen
● Removed cabinets blocking the view of front yard and installed a new window
● Replaced all single-pane windows with double-pane, fire-resistant windows
● Entire kitchen and dining area painted
● Refinished existing wood floors
Second Bathroom
● Shower tile replaced
● New mirror
● Vanity replaced
● Terrazzo floors installed
● New toilet
Middle Bedroom
● Replaced accordion door with a permanent framed wall
Misc.
● Demo of old fence, new fence installed to back yard and east yard
● Asbestos removal was done by Synergy
● Gas line for BBQ and water heater strapping
● Installed all new shades over doors and windows
The following was done in preparation for the sale of the house:
Front Entry:
● Painted the front door
Front Entry:
● Painted the front door
● Painted all interior upper wood walls one consistent color throughout the house
Garage:
● Painted the entry door
● Painted the walls
Primary Bedroom:
● Painted the front entry door
● Painted the interior of the large closet
● Repaired the glass water seal in the shower
Kitchen:
● Painted the interior of both large closets
● Replaced the insulation boards in the water heater closet
● Installed new screens for both sliding doors between the front entry and the kitchen
areas
Additional Bedrooms:
● Painted and reinstalled closet doors in one bedroom
Exterior
● Power-washed all hardscape throughout the exterior areas of the house
● Power-washed all concrete walls in the side yard area
● Stained all wood decks throughout the exterior areas of the house
● Painted the wood area below the living room windows
● Installed and painted a new exterior steel door to the storage room
● Painted the roof eaves in the side yard area
● Stained the front corner fence and entry gate by the garage to match the house
● Repaired the gate latch by the garage
● Repaired raised wood between hardscape in the backyard area, and then stained to
match the current wood color
● Repaired the fence where the separation occurred behind the hot tub
● Improved vegetable garden area with bark, walking stones, and cleanout of beds
● Installed black bark around the entire house, including the street area, the front of
the house, the primary deck area, the entire backyard, the hot tub area, the side
yard, and the vegetable bed area
Floor Plans
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about
san anselmo
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Great weather, access to hiking and biking trails, good schools, and a strong, vibrant downtown make San Anselmo a desirable destination for Marin County homebuyers looking to live a little off the beaten track.
The neighborhood surrounding the San Francisco Theological Seminary is a quiet, leafy enclave of large, older houses with well-tended yards. Heading up Butterfield Road will take you to the rolling hills above San Anselmo and sweeping views of the open spaces, grasslands, and oak trees of northern Marin County. Downtown, locals get their fill of delicious food at MH Bread and Butter or Cucina and and shop for clothing, gifts and accessories in many of the downtown boutiques.
San Anselmo is a town made for strolling. Small shops and many restaurants line the main street, which backs onto the active San Anselmo Creek.
The neighborhood surrounding the San Francisco Theological Seminary is a quiet, leafy enclave of large, older houses with well-tended yards. Heading up Butterfield Road will take you to the rolling hills above San Anselmo and sweeping views of the open spaces, grasslands, and oak trees of northern Marin County. Downtown, locals get their fill of delicious food at MH Bread and Butter or Cucina and and shop for clothing, gifts and accessories in many of the downtown boutiques.
San Anselmo is a town made for strolling. Small shops and many restaurants line the main street, which backs onto the active San Anselmo Creek.
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