Phillipa Criswell

Local insight. Discreet representation. A steady hand through every step.

Phillipa Criswell | CA DRE# 01388047
DECKER BULLOCK DREYFUS INC. | CA DRE# 02027353

Phillipa Criswell

Meet Phillipa Criswell

CA DRE# 01388047
DECKER BULLOCK DREYFUS INC. | CA DRE# 02027353

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.

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Explore Marin Neighborhoods

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.

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A coastal town with houses on a hillside overlooking a bay.

Belvedere

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

Tiburon

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

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Testimonials

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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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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 follow-up of every step during the process.

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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 recommend her and hope to work with her again in the future.

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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 to do was to hit send and count to ten and there was her response. Highly recommended.

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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 competently through all the sale processes. She has a friendly and caring attitude and was a joy to work with.

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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 had. She maintained this throughout the 3+ months we were in the search, find and purchase of the buying process.

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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 finally decided where I wanted to live, she found me exactly what I had wanted. I would highly recommend Phillipa. She is the best and would love to work with her again.

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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 an optimum showing of the property. Photos were taken and displayed on an attractive fact sheet for brokers and buyers. You arranged for the inspections and reports. The result of this preparation was two offers, both over the suggested asking price and the one we selected was all-cash, with no contingencies, and early closing. You made the chore of signing all the required documents relatively painless and arranged the final closing and the transfer of the funds to our account. Thanks again for your diligence, courtesy, and all-around professionalism. Please feel free to use us at any time as a reference.

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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 sleeping space, sort through the archives and treasures collected over many decades of living in Asia, and move to a smaller place more suited to my current needs. Finding the proper REALTOR was a no-brainer. Phillipa had been my next-door neighbor for several years, had become a good friend as well as a good neighbor, and impressed me with the information about Marin County real estate which she shared regularly. Her efficiency and thoughtfulness as a REALTOR exceeded my expectations. She guided me through the many chores to be accomplished to make my property as appealing as possible and also supported me in my quest for a more senior-friendly home in our same community. Knowing I was anxious to get the job done, she put me on a fast track to being prepared for a public showing, priced the property for a quick sale, and within a week we had offers and a contract for sale over our asking price. Three weeks after moving out, I was settled in my new home, she has been a joy to work with and her professional skills are awesome.

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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 after long traffic jams that tied up the Interstate 80 corridor. We continued to work with her after we decided to rent a place in Sausalito initially. Phillipa would still meet with us on weekends and show us properties in the city and Marin County as we still hadn't made up our minds about which part of the Bay to purchase a home. She continued to show us homes for the next 2 years patiently. We could not decide which side of the Golden Gate we were going to live on. Phillipa provided us with great insight into how the housing market worked in the Bay Area as she continued to show us more homes and wrote up several different bids. She was incredibly helpful in helping us understand the bidding process in the low-inventory buyer's market in Marin County. Despite many challenges we have encountered along this unpredictable journey, she helped us secure our dream home in Mill Valley. I still remember her little catchphrase which she used during times of uncertainty "Buying a house in Marin County is not for the faint of heart". Her incredibly vast knowledge of the real estate market, sense of humor, dedication to her work, integrity, patience, and understanding are what helped us find the exact home that we had been looking for. She also helped another friend of ours find his dream home in the city of San Francisco. She is truly the most amazing Real Estate Agent that is out there.

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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 had it staged, and the company did a superb job. Then she advertised the condo in the Tiburon newspaper with a picture of the living room looking out on the Villa Main promenade. It was sold within two days to a buyer from Tiburon at a reasonable price for a sale during the pandemic. Considering the amount of time it normally takes, two days had to be a record, thanks to Phillipa's due diligence, organization, and knowing what had to be done to prepare the condo for sale. I highly recommend Phillipa. She is a dedicated professional, very organized, and knows exactly how to prepare a home for sale. She followed through on every detail and worked well with the administration of Villa Marin. All her talents could be superbly applied to any real estate she is responsible for selling.

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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 minute repairs, and was photographing them on the day escrow closed, to make sure that it closed on schedule.

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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 Community located in Marin County. She is a woman who does not become ruffled by obstacles when representing a property. Her charming personality prevailed throughout the property's listing, advertising, and selling. Now that she has sold the condominium, we consider Phillipa our friend. We highly recommend her and award her all five stars for her performance.

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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 Buyer (me) and Seller. Thanks, Phillipa!

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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 detail work to do in the house before listing it. Phillipa was very honest about what must be done (nothing major - paint, etc.). Once we were ready to list, we got a complete timeline of what to expect, when to expect it with dates, etc. Phillipa did all of the arranging of inspections, cleaning, staging, and every step needed for a successful listing. When it was all said and done, we stayed on schedule to the exact day/date and went live on the MLS as expected from the get-go. I think any home seller wants to sell their property quickly. We went live around December 15th. My concern was the holidays, but Phillipa told me not to worry. We were in escrow seven days later. The house was staged nicely - it looked great, even on rainy/darker days. Bottom line - I would recommend Phillipa to anyone looking for a great communicator and project manager.

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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, Phillippa kindly provided guidance. At times I had to be out of town and Phillippa helped me take care of things while I was gone. I recommend working with her, she always stayed on top of things & I enjoyed getting to know her better as a realtor and a person.

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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 expertise. We recommend her highly to anyone looking to buy or sell in Marin County.

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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 buyers at ease. Phillipa had such helpful ideas for simple ways to make the home look more appealing. Her outreach to prospective buyers was very effective. Phillipa is a true professional who knows exactly how to make a home sale happen.

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Terry & Margaret Y

Phillipa was exceptional throughout the sale of our property. She provided thoughtful, professional guidance in a calm and organized manner at every step, including helping us determine which improvements would add the most value. She promptly addressed issues raised during the inspection, and efficiently coordinated all the necessary preparations with contractors, photographers, cleaners, and other vendors. Our property sold in just three weeks at a price we were pleased with—especially compared with other homes in our neighborhood that remained on the market longer during the same period. Phillipa was ever vigilant. She communicated with us, the buyer and contractors without any delay. She kept us informed throughout the process, and was clear, concise, and responsive to all our questions. We completely trusted her expertise and would not hesitate to recommend Phillipa to others!

Notable Sales

View my recently sold properties to see our most up-to-date activity.

16 Venado Dr

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

195 San Rafael Ave

195 San Rafael Ave

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

6 Bay Ct

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

Shingle-sided home at 51 Marin Avenue with balconies, a driveway, and landscaped front garden.

51 Marin Avenue

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,945 Sq.Ft.

White two-story house with an attached garage, broad driveway, and dry front lawn.

2559 Las Gallinas Ave

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

10 Sunset Way

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

7 Cove Rd Pl

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

5 Cove Rd Pl

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

14 Fielding Circle

14 Fielding Circle

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

1839 Centro W St

1839 Centro W St

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

Staged living room with a stone fireplace, neutral sofas, and a round coffee table.

100 Marin Center Dr #21

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

407 Scotia Ln

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

Aerial view across a valley town toward wooded hills, with homes in the foreground.

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Phillipa Criswell | CA DRE# 01388047

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415.613.2817

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10 BEACH ROAD BELVEDERE TIBURON CA 94920

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