SAN FRANCISCO LIVING COUNTRYSIDE TRANQUILITY : 437 ACRES REDWOOD CREEK Mt.Zion 5748 Lucas Valley Rd Nicasio, CA 94946
ABOUT THE PROPERTY Nestled in the beautiful setting of Marin County and roughly 30 minutes away from the Golden Gate Bridge. This diverse setting hosts Douglas Fir, Giant Redwoods, Oak, Madrone, and Bay Hammocks typical of Marin County. Wild life, seasonal creeks and rock outcroppings are abundant within this rich ecosystem. With immediate access to urban living, top restaurants, wonderful markets and the finest schooling in California, Marin County is matched by none. A truly natural habitat with extensive equestrian, mountain bike, and hiking trails that form dendritic patterns through the property eventually linking into MCOPS trail systems. Tomales Bay, Point Reyes national seashore, Napa Valley and Sonoma s wine country and Lake Tahoe are all within a short distance. APN 121-210-62 ZONING ARP-20 ASKING PRICE $18,888,000
PROPERTY HISTORY Originally from County Wexford, Ireland, Timothy Murphy, known to some as Don Timoteo or Old Tim, moved to California in 1828. In 1844 he was granted 21,679 acres consisting of three Ranchos: Rancho Santa Margarita, Rancho San Pedro, and Rancho Las Gallinas. Upon his death in 1853, John Lucas, Murphy s nephew, inherited the 7,600 acre Rancho Santa Margarita in the shadow of Mount Tamalpais. Cirilo Chillo Gonzales purchased 2,500 acres of the ranch in 1943. Timothy Murphy & successors had used all their property for cattle grazing, hunting, and logging. Gonzales changed the 2,500 acres he purchased to sheep grazing and was subsequently contracted by the U.S. government to provide wool for World War II soldiers. He eventually subdivided the land several times selling chunks at a time. The remaining parcels were used for cattle grazing, until their sale. In more recent years, Ben Weisshaut purchased 440 acres of Rancho Santa Margarita. Currently this land is being used for recreation, equestrian, mountain biking, and hiking.
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AREA OVERVIEW MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Marin County is in Northern California, across the Golden Gate Strait from San Francisco. The sprawling Marin Headlands has Golden Gate Bridge views, trails and the 1855 Point Bonita Lighthouse. North are the giant redwood trees of Muir Woods National Monument. Mount Tamalpais State Park s namesake peak has panoramic views. EASILY ACCESSIBLE SFO> OAK> SFO INTL AIRPORT METRO OAK INTL AIRPORT 44.8 miles from Nicasio 35 miles from Nicasio Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, and minutes from downtown San Francisco, lies magnificent Marin County, California. Surrounded by water on three sides, visitors can explore wild and scenic California beaches, enjoy sailing and windsurfing in San Francisco Bay, or marvel at the ancient redwood forest on the slopes of legendary Mt. Tamalpais. The natural environment of Marin County is breathtaking! Marin County is conveniently located between San Francisco and the Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, and its warm, sunny California climate makes it possible to enjoy Marin s incredible array of outdoor attractions all year. Marin is a natural for outdoor recreation mountain biking, hiking, fishing, bird watching, windsurfing, kayaking, golf and tennis.
DEMOGRAPHICS $22,203 POPULATION 2.5 Average Household Size 51.6 Median Age $119,062 Median Household Income BUSINESS 10,048 Total Businesses 117,682 Total Employees INCOME $68,338 Median Household Income $31,002 $94,319 Per Capital IncomeMedian Net Worth