Robert Redford has sold his California home over its asking price — after less than a month for sale

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Robert Redford didn’t need long to sell his serene waterfront residence located north of San Francisco.

After listing the Tiburon, California spread for $4.15 million in early December, Redford and his wife — the artist Sibylle Szaggars Redford — have sold it for $4.65 million, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Not only is that more than the asking price, it’s a tidy profit from the $3.1 million they spent for it some four years ago. During their several years of ownership, the couple dressed the interior with cosmetic upgrades and enhanced the landscaping on the .2-acre lot.

Robert Redford and Sibylle Szaggars Redford now primarily reside in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Getty Images
During their ownership, the Redfords enhanced the interiors with lovely cosmetic upgrades. Open Homes
The spacious, and bright, kitchen. Open Homes
A living area. Open Homes

The buyer is a fan of Redford’s work, but his association didn’t influence the sale, the Journal added.

Cricket Wardein, the owner of Mighty Pilates — a chain with locations in northern and southern California — is the new owner. Some of her favorite films include the Redford-directed “Ordinary People” and “The Sting.” She didn’t know the home belonged to him until her real-estate representative informed her — and, as luck would have it, this offering checked off some very big boxes.

Dating to the late 1960s, the four-bedroom residence has some 2,824 square feet — and looks out to views of Keil Cove and Angel Island. Wardein had been on the hunt for more than a year; she told the paper it’s difficult to find a house of this size and with its views in the area.

“I’m pinching myself,” she told the Journal, adding that the Redford connection is “fun,” but she considers the home a gem in any case.

Still, to maintain their legacy of ownership alive in a “forever nod,” Wardein also purchased three paintings from Szaggard Redford that she’ll keep on display inside.

That said, the Redfords now primarily spend their days in art-heavy Santa Fe, New Mexico — a lovely high-desert city replete with vibrant galleries that’s also home to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. It’s also where Szaggard Redford has been hard at work.

The residence has four bedrooms. Open Homes
The home also lends itself nicely to indoor/outdoor living. Open Homes
The charming outdoor areas enjoy tremendous views. Open Homes

“Sadly, we are not able to spend as much time in Tiburon as we would like, as we are now spending more time in Santa Fe … where Sibylle has been creating new art there and focusing on her fine art gallery, Sibylle Szaggars Redford Fine Art,” the couple said in a statement sent by a listing brokerage representative. “And the two of us are devoting a great deal of time to the non-profit organization, The Way of the Rain, also headquartered in Santa Fe, which produces educational and artistic performances to protect the environment and promote global conservation efforts.”

Though the Redfords have sold this Tiburon property, it doesn’t mean they’ll forget the town. In their statement, they added they had previously owned other homes in the area — and this just-sold one really captured their hearts.

“We were immediately struck by the warmth of the home with its light-filled rooms, along with the views of Keil Cove, the San Francisco Bay and Angel Island — the home has lovely and distinct views from each room,” they added. “We also were attracted to the privacy that the home offers, as it sits on a quiet, unpaved cul-de-sac, which does not experience a lot of traffic.”

The listing images show bright, beach cottage-vibe interiors with soothing water views through massive windows. There’s a roomy kitchen, plush living areas and large doors that lead right to the outdoor entertaining retreats. The 1,000-plus-square-foot south and east decks also look out to wonderful water views.

Steven Mavromihalis of Compass represented the sellers. Sara Downs of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty repped the new owner.

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