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Marin County's $50M Belvedere Island Mansion by Wurster and Church

architecture-design · 2026-05-16

An off-market modernist mansion situated on Belvedere Island has been listed for $50 million by Compass agents Bill Smith and Ann Aylwin. Designed by architect William Wurster and landscape architect Thomas Church, the residence was completed in 1967 for Leonard M. Sperry Jr., a deputy attorney general, and his wife, Rita. It previously changed hands in 1979 for $1.2 million. Following a $5 million renovation, the 9,170-square-foot property boasts eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and two powder rooms across three levels, accessible via an elevator and a skylit staircase. The upper deck provides sweeping views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, while the grounds feature a pool, sport court, and parking for 12 vehicles. A sale near the asking price would establish a new record for Marin County.

Key facts

  • Listed at $50 million off-market through Compass.
  • Designed by architect William Wurster and landscape architect Thomas Church.
  • Completed in 1967 for Leonard M. Sperry Jr. and his wife Rita.
  • Sold once in 1979 for $1.2 million.
  • Underwent a two-year, $5 million renovation.
  • 9,170 square feet with 8 bedrooms, 9 full baths, 2 powder rooms.
  • Features an elevator and skylit staircase.
  • Would set Marin County record if sold near asking.

Entities

Artists

  • William Wurster
  • Thomas Church

Institutions

  • Compass

Locations

  • Marin County
  • Belvedere Island
  • San Francisco
  • Sausalito
  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Golden Gate Bridge

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