1405 San Anselmo Avenue San Anselmo CA 94960 MLS #326040429

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Open House Jun 07, 2026
11:00 – 03:00
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in this iconic San Anselmo property. The Church is an architecturally sensitive residential conversion of one of Marin’s most storied recording studios. Before its deconsecration and musical chapter, the building originally comprised two Presbyterian churches with 22-foot ceilings. In the mid-20th century, the congregation outgrew the original sanctuary and constructed a second building next door. What began as a place of worship later evolved into a sought-after recording studio in the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, hosting renowned artists such as Van Morrison, Boz Scaggs, Jefferson Starship, and Huey Lewis, among many others. Meticulously renovated, this home blends industrial-chic style with modern flair to create a truly one-of-a-kind living experience. Upon entry, you’re welcomed into an inspiring great room featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed steel beams, and stained concrete floors. Renowned for its exceptional acoustics, this space once served as the setting for many live musical performances. The downstairs bedroom once housed The Beatles’ instrument storage ahead of their final San Francisco performance. Today, it serves as a charming bedroom featuring an updated bathroom and generous closet space. Ascending the steel-reinforced, glass-encased staircase, you’re immersed in natural light as you arrive at an expansive open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area. This stunning space showcases vaulted, exposed-beam ceilings, rich hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, custom cabinetry, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and wall-to-wall sliding glass doors that open to a beautiful patio, perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The upper level includes two bedrooms, highlighted by the primary suite, which features vaulted ceilings, a beautifully updated en suite bathroom, and a versatile nook ideal for reading or a private office. Elegant glass doors provide light and direct access to the patio. The loft bedroom offers a flexible layout, ideal as a guest bedroom or study, and includes its own remodeled en suite bathroom with ample built-in storage. An additional structure on the property, rich with its own history, is The Rectory, a charming cottage set in a magical setting, offering two bedrooms and one bath. It also holds a unique place in cycling lore as an early hub in the birth of the mountain bike, when Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly lived there while working as roadies for bands recording at the studio.
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Anselmo as of Jun 05, 2026
19
Single Family Listed
38
Avg DOM
825
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,904,105
Avg List Price

Property Details

Price:
$3,895,000
MLS #:
326040429
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
2 Houses on Lot
Neighborhood:
sananselmo
Finished Sq Ft:
4,279
Lot Size:
8,499 sqft / 0.20 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1936
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Interior

Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Microwave
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Concrete, Tile, Wood
Heating
Radiant, Radiant Floor
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry
Laundry Features
Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
Levels
Two

Exterior

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Conversion
Lot Features
Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Other Structures
Guest House
Parking Features
No Garage
Stories
2

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Property Summary

    1405 San Anselmo Avenue San Anselmo CA is a Single Family for sale in San Anselmo, CA, 94960. It is listed for $3,895,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 4,279 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1936. The current price per square foot is $910. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Anselmo is $825. The average listing price for Single Family in San Anselmo is $1,904,105. To schedule a showing of MLS#326040429 at 1405 San Anselmo Avenue in San Anselmo, CA, contact your Compass agent at 707-955-5774.

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