Charming 1943 One Story Vintage Home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in San Rafael's sought after Sun Valley neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with fireplace and a cozy formal dining room. Remodeled quartz kitchen has gas range and stainless steel appliances. The versatile third bedroom is located just off the one car garage with its own private entrance, offering endless possibilities as a guest suite, home office, or even an ADU if you add a bathroom. Rich oak hardwood floors throughout and dual-pane windows Additional improvements include a recent roof, insulated attic and exterior walls with vinyl siding, replaced sewer lateral, and an updated bathroom. Outside, the sunny backyard features a brick patio and mature citrus, fig, apple and plum trees, creating a welcoming space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. An attached one-car garage provides convenient parking and storage. With its thoughtful improvements and flexible spaces, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to be walking distance to Sun Valley Elementary and minutes from vibrant Downtown San Rafael's shops and restaurants.
Active
$1,069,000
218 Solano Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
3beds
1,021sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
4,678 Square Feet Lot
$1,059,800 Zestimate®
$1,047/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sunny backyardAttached one-car garageRecent roofBrick patioRemodeled quartz kitchenCozy formal dining roomStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Vince Sheehan DRE #00572798 415-302-2500,
Marin's Finest 415-302-2500,
Angelena R Faucher DRE #02249328 415-812-7078,
Marin's Finest
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326074853
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Baths Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Formal Room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counter
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Full
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,021
- Total interior livable area: 1,021 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,678 Square Feet
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 01006218
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Contemporary,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Sun Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,047/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,044,480
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,059,800
$1.01M - $1.11M
$5,250/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,069,000$1,047/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Listing removed | $3,950$4/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $3,950-6%$4/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,200$4/sqft |
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| 7/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/20/2023 | Price change | $4,200-2.3%$4/sqft |
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| 4/7/2023 | Price change | $4,300-4.3%$4/sqft |
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| 3/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,495$4/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,044,480 +1134.9% |
| 2025 | $3,244 +7.7% | $84,582 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,011 +4.7% | $82,923 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,876 +3.1% | $81,297 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,789 +1.5% | $79,703 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,748 +3% | $78,141 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $2,668 +5.7% | $77,299 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,524 +1.3% | $75,784 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,492 +2.6% | $74,298 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,430 +4.5% | $72,841 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,326 +4.3% | $71,413 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,231 +5.7% | $70,341 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,110 | $68,963 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $68,652 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,306 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $65,986 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $65,494 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $65,649 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $64,361 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $63,100 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,863 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $60,651 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $59,461 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $58,372 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $57,228 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $56,105 |
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Neighborhood: Sun Valley
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Rafael City Schools
Source: BAREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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