The most expensive home sales in Marin County offer one of the clearest views into how the luxury market is actually performing. These transactions reflect real pricing, real buyers, and real decision-making at the highest level. In 2025, the top sales showed a consistent focus on location, thoughtful design, and homes that support a complete lifestyle.
The Sarkissian Bullock Team represented three of the highest home sales in Belvedere and the highest home sale in Ross, giving us a firsthand view of how buyers are evaluating value at the top of the Marin County luxury market. These were not speculative purchases or unfinished visions—buyers were drawn to properties that felt resolved, well-positioned, and ready to be lived in from day one.
Home Sales in Marin at the Top of the Market
One of the most encouraging developments in 2025 was the return of inventory levels in many luxury segments closer to pre-pandemic norms. A more balanced market is healthier and more sustainable, offering buyers greater choice while giving sellers clearer pricing signals. In this environment, both buyers and sellers benefit from what we call the first-mover advantage—acting decisively when the right opportunity presents itself.
The homes that led luxury home sales in Marin in 2025 shared several defining traits. They occupied rare settings, offered meaningful privacy, and delivered a daily living experience that justified their price point. These estates were designed for everyday living and long-term enjoyment. Three were fully remodeled at the time of sale, and one was purchased with plans for a comprehensive renovation.
Luxury buyers paid close attention to orientation, views, and how indoor and outdoor spaces connected. Layout, light, and usability mattered just as much as square footage. That combination pushed these properties to the top of home sales in Marin and explains why well-prepared, well-located homes continue to command strong results.
The Year’s #1 Highest Closing
The most expensive home sold in Marin County in 2025 was 5 Makin Grade in Ross, closing at $15,700,000 on July 1. Represented by the Sarkissian Bullock Team of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, this sale set the high-water mark for the year and marked the highest sale in Ross.
Set on a private 1.42-acre parcel, the contemporary estate spans over 10,000 square feet with six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Oriented toward Mount Tamalpais, the home’s setting anchors the entire experience and gives the property a sense of place that feels intentional rather than decorative. Large glass walls open the interior to terraces, a pool, and walking paths that create a resort-like rhythm without feeling overdone.
What pushed this property to the top of home sales in Marin was how it handled scale. Expansive entertaining spaces flow easily, while the lower-level program includes a cinema, wine cellar, and wellness areas that feel fully integrated. The home was completely rebuilt and offered exceptional privacy. Buyers responded to a residence that could host, retreat, and function day to day without compromise.
Elevated Design in Belvedere
Another standout among home sales in Marin was 34 Eucalyptus Road in Belvedere, which sold for $15,000,000 in an off-MLS transaction. The Sarkissian Bullock Team represented the buyer in this second-highest-grossing sale of the year. Remodeled in 2024, the residence delivered what many buyers search for but rarely find: elevated design paired with dramatic Bay views in a private island setting.
With sweeping outlooks spanning the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and open water, the home fully embraces its setting. The great room opens through walls of glass onto an entertainment deck with a fire pit, making the view part of everyday life rather than a backdrop reserved for special occasions.
The lower level continues the lifestyle focus, offering a fitness room, media lounge, lap pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. This sale reinforced a consistent pattern in home sales in Marin: buyers are willing to commit at the highest level when design, views, and privacy align.
A Landmark Waterfront Estate
97 West Shore Road in Belvedere stands as one of the most remarkable properties to trade hands in 2025 and a defining moment for home sales in Marin. Once again, the Sarkissian Bullock Team represented the buyer in this $13 million sale. Located at the southernmost end of one of Belvedere Island’s most coveted streets, the waterfront estate offers panoramic views stretching from the Bay Bridge across the San Francisco skyline to the Golden Gate Bridge and Mount Tamalpais.
The home spans over 5,300 square feet on a 13,398-square-foot waterfront lot, with five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, three half baths, and an office. Inside, the design feels open and expressive, with soaring ceilings, curved lines, and marine-inspired details that reflect its setting without becoming thematic. Walls of windows frame water views from nearly every room.
Daily living feels seamless. The main level opens directly onto wraparound decks designed for entertaining, while the kitchen anchors the space with high-end appliances, a large quartzite island, and an eat-in banquette. Upstairs, the primary suite enjoys wraparound views, a private deck, and a spa-style bath. Outside, the property delivers true waterfront living, with direct water access, two boat lifts, shoreline gardens, and space for kayaks and paddleboards.
This sale underscored how home sales in Marin reward properties that deliver authentic waterfront experiences—not just a glimpse of the water.
A Mid-Century Modern Custom Home in Belvedere
Sold off-market, this timeless mid-century modern residence in Belvedere was built by Jeff Jungsten and sited to capture panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, Richardson Bay, and Mount Tamalpais. The approx. 4,975-square-foot home sits on a rare gated street-to-street lot surrounded by serene, landscaped gardens.
A tranquil entry terrace with fountain leads to a striking foyer and view-oriented living, dining, and great room, complemented by a top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen. A full-length terrace and pool deck with infinity-edge pool and spa overlook breathtaking vistas and terraced grounds below.
The lower level features a view-framed primary suite with a spa-like bathroom, walk-in closet, and adjacent home gym, along with two additional ensuite bedrooms, a sitting room, study, and wine room. Additional highlights include a private home office or ensuite guest suite with balcony, two fireplaces, a three-car garage, multiple terraces and patios, level lawn areas, and exquisite wood and stone craftsmanship throughout.
This architectural gem offers quintessential California indoor-outdoor living in one of Belvedere’s most coveted enclaves.
Seller Testimonial
“The Sarkissian Bullock Team exceeded our expectations in representing us on our sale of 8 Eucalyptus Rd., Belvedere, CA. They were competent, knowledgeable, and candidly honest about our sales prospects, never misrepresenting market conditions. We treasured partnering with such professionals.”
— Gerald F.
Home Sales in Marin: Market Perspective
Several key trends shaped demand throughout 2025. Multigenerational living gained traction among affluent households, driven by lifestyle priorities and long-term estate planning. At the same time, continued wealth creation from the AI and technology sectors brought highly qualified buyers to the Bay Area, many with significant liquidity or all-cash capacity, supporting luxury transactions even as mid-market activity softened.
Taken together, the highest-priced home sales in Marin County offer a clear read on top-tier demand. Buyers continued to prioritize standout locations, strong architecture, and lifestyle amenities, and the final prices show exactly where they were willing to commit. Comparing these results with prior years provides valuable context for anyone tracking pricing and momentum across Marin’s luxury real estate market.
You can explore more market data, recent sales, and current listings to gain a broader view of how these transactions fit into the Marin County market, guided by the Sarkissian Bullock Team, one of the top teams at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty and a leading luxury real estate team in Marin County.