Denise Montalvo

Compass

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
I’m a top-producing Realtor and Certified Global Luxury Specialist, as well as a long-term resident of Marin. In 2023, I received the Marin County Agent of the Year award from Rate My Agent for my client satisfaction.
When I'm not selling real estate, I love to spend time running the trails of Marin and taking pictures along the way. I'm known as the "Realtor on the Move – Keeping Pace with the Market." I keep up with the latest trends and developments in the area so that I can provide you with the most up-to-date information and guidance.
Real estate is about more than just finding the perfect home; it's also about navigating the complex market and making informed decisions along the way. Selling real estate in a competitive market demands skill and stamina—qualities I bring to every transaction. I leverage my experience to ensure a successful outcome, whether you're buying, selling, or investing.
Highlights *
32
Recent sales
$315K-$4.63M
Price range
$1.03M
Median price
19
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
123 Ensenada Dr
Novato, CA 94949
7/7/2026 $315,000 Seller
103 Oak Knoll Ave
San Anselmo, CA 94960
6/26/2026 $1,160,000 Seller
127 Manor Rd
Fairfax, CA 94930
6/25/2026 $640,000 Seller
109 Oak Knoll Ave
San Anselmo, CA 94960
6/23/2026 $1,200,000 Seller
755 Penny Royal Ln
San Rafael, CA 94903
5/14/2026 $1,340,000 Seller

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
19
Total Value
$24,694,000
Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
Price Range
$315K - $4.63M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
14
Total Value
$12,171,000
Median Sale Price
$680,000
Price Range
$320K - $1.64M

Sales Volume Timeline

Denise Montalvo’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q3 ’23 Q3 2023: $775K Q4 ’23 Q4 2023: $6.4M Q1 ’24 Q1 2024: $320K Q2 ’24 Q2 2024: $6.6M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024: $2.1M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024: $550K Q1 ’25 Q1 2025: $0 Q2 ’25 Q2 2025: $2.8M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025: $550K Q4 ’25 Q4 2025: $7.2M Q1 ’26 Q1 2026: $3.5M Q2 ’26 Q2 2026: $5.8M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026: $315K Q3 2023 Total Sales $775K Q4 2023 Total Sales $6.4M Q1 2024 Total Sales $320K Q2 2024 Total Sales $6.6M Q3 2024 Total Sales $2.1M Q4 2024 Total Sales $550K Q1 2025 Total Sales $0 Q2 2025 Total Sales $2.8M Q3 2025 Total Sales $550K Q4 2025 Total Sales $7.2M Q1 2026 Total Sales $3.5M Q2 2026 Total Sales $5.8M Q3 2026 (Jul 1-Sep 13) Total Sales $315K

Ratings & Reviews
4.9 (69)

Ellen Kushner
Fairfax, CA - Jul 12, 2026

Denise was wonderful to work with. She is experienced, knows the market inside and out, and is 100% professional in every way. I was amazed at her organizational skills and her patience. She worked incredibly well with a myriad of inspectors and vendors, while paying strict attention and tracking every detail. And, she’s a lovely person, to boot! I highly recommend working with Denise, I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again. Thanks, Denise!!

Verified by RealSatisfied

Ellen Kushner
Fairfax, CA - Jul 12, 2026

Denise was wonderful to work with. She is experienced, knows the market inside and out, and is 100% professional in every way. I was amazed at her organizational skills and her patience. She worked incredibly well with a myriad of inspectors and vendors, while paying strict attention and tracking every detail. And, she’s a lovely person, to boot! I highly recommend working with Denise, I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again. Thanks, Denise!!

Verified by RealSatisfied

Ellen Kushner
Fairfax, CA - Jul 12, 2026

Denise was wonderful to work with. She is experienced, knows the market inside and out, and is 100% professional in every way. I was amazed at her organizational skills and her patience. She worked incredibly well with a myriad of inspectors and vendors, while paying strict attention and tracking every detail. And, she’s a lovely person, to boot! I highly recommend working with Denise, I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again. Thanks, Denise!!

Verified by RealSatisfied

Niels Kisling
Capitola, CA - Jun 11, 2026

I hate completing surveys, but Denise is do good I did it for her, and for you who should hire her. She gets the job done. We sold in 8 days OVER asking. It can happen to you!

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John Curran
CA - Apr 10, 2026

I hired Denise to sell my parents' home in Fairfax, CA following my father's passing away. Since I live abroad and travel frequently, I needed an agent who could design and manage a sale process without constant input from me (and my 9-hour time difference!). Denise turned out to be just the person. We were able to empty the home of my parents' effects, make the indoor and outdoor repairs and improvements necessary for the sale, organize the staging, and get the house on the market within a month of my hiring her. I give her top marks and recommend her strongly. Fantastic agent.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Professional Info

Brokerage

Compass
300 Drakes Landing Rd Ste 120
Larkspur, CA 94904

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 01780793

Awards

  • Top Producer 2023
  • Marin County Agent of the Year, Rate My Agent
  • Certified Full Service Professional 2025
  • Certified Luxury Specialist

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties

Designations

  • LHC

Hobbies

  • Art

Education

San Francisco Academy of Art
Bachelor’s Degree, Graphic Design

Top Cities *

San Rafael

  • 6 sales past 3 years
  • 42 days on market
  • $1.03M median price

Novato

  • 6 sales past 3 years
  • 28 days on market
  • $599K median price

San Anselmo

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • 23 days on market
  • $1.16M median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.