Phillipa Criswell

Marin living, thoughtfully guided. Local insight. Discreet representation. A steady hand through every step. CA DRE# 01388047

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Life In Marin

Life In Marin

Living in Marin is as much about the day-to-day as it is about the homes themselves.

Whether it’s a morning walk along the Tiburon waterfront, weekends on Mount Tam, or the quiet, residential streets of Belvedere, each area offers a distinct rhythm and sense of place.

Understanding how these communities feel to live in—beyond just pricing and inventory—is an important part of guiding clients to the right decision.

Phillipa Criswell

Meet Phillipa Criswell

CA DRE# 01388047

Real estate in Marin is as much about lifestyle as it is about property.

I’ve spent many years living, building, buying, and selling homes throughout Marin, with a deep focus on Belvedere and Tiburon. That experience gives me a practical understanding of both the market and the nuances that don’t always show up in the numbers.

My work is largely referral-based, built on long-term relationships and a steady, thoughtful approach. Whether preparing a home for sale or helping a client navigate a purchase, I focus on clarity, timing, and careful execution.

The goal is always the same: to make the process feel informed, well-managed, and ultimately successful.

My experience includes both personal and client transactions across Marin…

Buying a Home?

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Selling a Home?

Find out what your Belvedere and Tiburon home is really worth.

Notable Sales

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Loch Lomond Highlands

Loch Lomond Highlands

100 Marin Center Dr #21

100 Marin Center Dr #21

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,112 Sq.Ft.

2559 Las Gallinas Ave

2559 Las Gallinas Ave

5 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,016 Sq.Ft.

100 Thorndale Dr #403

100 Thorndale Dr #403

1 Beds | 1 Baths | 800 Sq.Ft.

14 Fielding Circle

14 Fielding Circle

3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,374 Sq.Ft.

100 Thorndale Drive Unit: 421

100 Thorndale Drive Unit: 421

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,300 Sq.Ft.

100 Thorndale Drive Unit: 122

100 Thorndale Drive Unit: 122

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,206 Sq.Ft.

16 Venado Dr

3 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,815 Sq.Ft.

1839 Centro W St

1839 Centro W St

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1,600 Sq.Ft.

6 Bay Ct

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,512 Sq.Ft.

7 Cove Rd Pl

2 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,248 Sq.Ft.

195 San Rafael Ave

195 San Rafael Ave

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3,784 Sq.Ft.

261 Tiburon Blvd

261 Tiburon Blvd

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,607 Sq.Ft.

5 Cove Rd Pl

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,248 Sq.Ft.

407 Scotia Ln

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1,290 Sq.Ft.

10 Sunset Way

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,684 Sq.Ft.

100 Thorndale Drive Unit: 135

100 Thorndale Drive Unit: 135

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,030 Sq.Ft.

100 Thorndale Drive Unit: 318

100 Thorndale Drive Unit: 318

1 Beds | 1 Baths | 840 Sq.Ft.

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Featured Neighborhoods

Discover the most beautiful communities in the area.

A hillside town with colorful houses overlooks a bay filled with sailboats under a clear blue sky.

Sausalito

San Rafael

San Rafael

A hillside town with colorful houses overlooks a bay with boats and a distant city skyline.

Tiburon

Testimonials

See why my clients love working with me.

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Pam E

Phillipa is wonderful to work with. She is very good at explaining the complicated details of selling a home, and she is extremely organized with all the forms and deadlines. She is kind and friendly, which puts potential buyer...

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Mike I.

My wife and I began working with Phillipa during the pandemic to help our youngest son find housing. Through multiple transitions, she has been a steady, knowledgeable partner, guiding us through market challenges with care and...

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Joanna R

Phillippa was great to work with! She was patient, professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful. I appreciated how she went above & beyond to help & support me. As this was my first time selling a house, Philippa kindly provid...

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Mike G.

A real estate agent in San Francisco introduced me to Phillipa years ago. It was a no-brainer for me to list our townhouse with her when it came. The process with Phillipa was impressive from the get-go. We knew we had minor de...

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Lani V

Phillipa Criswell was a dream to work with during the entire process of purchasing my new condo at Villa Marin ---amazingly efficient, responsive, thorough and dedicated...especially impressive since she was representing both B...

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Penny K

Working with Phillipa Criswell as our Sotheby’s agent was an expedient pleasure. Phillipa’s attention to detail made it much easier to approach and proceed through selling of our condominium located in Villa Marin Retirement Co...

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Richard B

Phillipa did a great job getting my late mother's condominium fixed up and sold while I was in Santa Barbara. She was professional and pleasant to deal with through the whole process. I appreciated that she arranged for last mi...

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Pat S.

A friend of mine, Alden Pixley, highly recommended Phillipa Criswell to me; she turned out to be the perfect fit. The first thing she recommended to help sell my place was to have it painted, and the difference was amazing. She...

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Ayse & Bob M.

We started working with Phillipa Criswell 6 months before moving to the Bay Area. We would meet with her in San Francisco on the weekends and look at various properties for sale. She would wait patiently for us to arrive even a...

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Nancy F.

I add my “Amen” to the enthusiastic reviews Phillipa Criswell has received for her service as a REALTOR. I made a difficult decision: to “downsize” – sell my current hillside home with steep steps and 2nd-floor office and sleep...

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Anne & Herb B.

Anne and I want to thank you for your "above and beyond" service during the recent sale of our 7 Cove Road Place, Belvedere home. You began by giving us a realistic suggested listing price and then arranged our furnishings for ...

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Elizabeth V

Phillipa was a dream to work with. I was “that client” who couldn’t make up their mind on where to buy. She was patient and kind during the entire process and showed me listings that fit my criteria in each location. When I fin...

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Ernie S.

Phillipa stayed on top of a very active search and a complicated purchase. She consistently provided great attention to detail, positive work with collaterals, and near-immediate response time to any questions or concerns we ha...

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Jack & June C.

We found Phillipa to be most professional, knowledgeable, and conscientious. She responded immediately to all our questions and concerns. Phillipa patiently worked with us until we found the perfect property and guided us compe...

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Jeffrey Z.

Selling a home is complicated, especially when you’re finishing up a major remodel and closing countless loose ends. Phillipa was amazing at keeping it all together during the process. And as far as being responsive all we had ...

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Scott H.

Phillipa was a fantastic broker to work with. She has a deep understanding of the local market and was able to effortlessly guide us through our negotiations. She is very organized and responsive. We would be very happy to reco...

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Sharyl & Mike

Thank you for the thoughtfulness and kindness that are such a part of you. You helped us put the puzzle pieces perfectly guiding us through a rather complicated purchase. We couldn't have done it without your assistance and fol...

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Margaret M

You made searching for a house an approachable thing. I was scared to do it, I felt alone and outmatched because I didn't know much about how it worked. But luckily I found you.

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Tips and insights into today’s real estate market.

Whether you are buying, selling, or even just curious, explore my blog to learn more about the current real estate landscape. Please reach out to me with any inquiries related to my posts.

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Phillipa’s ability to adapt to change is a valuable trait in a real estate agent. Her capability to adjust to the latest market changes and regulations provides information to her clients resulting in a seamless transaction for them.

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Contact Details

Phillipa Criswell | CA DRE# 01388047

Phone

415.613.2817

Email

[email protected]

Address

10 BEACH ROAD BELVEDERE TIBURON CA 94920

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