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    259 Irwin Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

    3beds
    1,191sqft
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    $7,514/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    7,501 Square Feet Lot
    $1,150,700 Zestimate®
    $966/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wood-burning fireplacePrivate patioTree-lined streetFreshly painted wallsClean oak hardwood floorsBeautifully painted cabinetry
    Where Neighbors Wave and Memories Grow. Welcome home to 259 Irwin Street, tucked into a tree-lined street in San Rafael's beloved Bret Harte neighborhood, the kind of place where porch lights stay on for each other and the park down the road doubles as the community's living room. This sunlit single-level ranch offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus something rare in this neighborhood: an attached 2-car garage. Step through the front door into a breezeway entry, an unexpected, open-air transitional space that connects your private patio, the main home, and the garage and laundry room in one graceful move. It's the kind of detail that makes a house feel designed for the way you actually live. Inside, freshly painted walls and clean oak hardwood floors catch the light pouring in from windows on every side. The living room anchors it all, with a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows framing the treelined street beyond. The kitchen has been refreshed with brand-new stainless steel appliances and beautifully painted cabinetry, clean, current, and ready for your first dinner party. The primary suite offers its own bath and a peaceful view of the back patio, while two additional bedrooms flex easily into guest rooms, a home office, or both. Underneath it all: real peace of mind. The crawl space has been fully encapsulated with new drainage and a sump pump, a rare, valuable upgrade most buyers never think to ask about until it's already been done for them. Just moments from Bret Harte Park, downtown San Rafael, schools, shopping, and Marin's best hiking and biking trails, this home offers a rare combination of mid-century charm and everyday convenience. This isn't just a house. It's where your Bret Harte story begins.
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    Listed by:

    Garrett Burdick DRE #02074170 415-602-2282,

    Coldwell Banker Realty 415-461-3000

    Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326068749MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Marin County

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Ground Floor
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
      Bathroom
      • Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Features: Dining/Living Combo
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Area, Laminate Counters
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: In Garage
      Features
      • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,191
      • Total interior livable area: 1,191 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Side By Side, Gentle Up, Paved
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Fencing: Fenced,Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 7,501 Square Feet
      • Features: Landscape Misc
      Details
      • Parcel number: 01328110
      • Special conditions: Offer As Is

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Frame, Partial Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1954

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: San Rafael

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $966/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $774,373
      • Date on market: 8/15/2026
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $1,150,700

        $1.09M - $1.21M

        $5,138/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/16/2026Listed for sale$1,150,000+115.4%$966/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #326068749 Report a problem
        4/22/2004Sold$534,000$448/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $774,373 +2%
        2025$11,346 +3.9%$759,192 +2%
        2024$10,918 +2%$744,309 +2%
        2023$10,706 +5.6%$729,716 +2%
        2022$10,138 +1.6%$715,410 +2%
        2021$9,976 +1.2%$701,387 +1%
        2020$9,862 +3.3%$694,200 +2%
        2019$9,547 +1%$680,588 +2%
        2018$9,450 +3.9%$667,243 +2%
        2017$9,098 +3.5%$654,160 +2%
        2016$8,788 +4.6%$641,334 +1.5%
        2015$8,400 +6.2%$631,700 +4.1%
        2014$7,910 $606,730 +10%
        2013-- $551,573 +5%
        2012-- $525,309 -5%
        2011-- $552,957
        2010-- $552,957 -5%
        2009-- $582,060 +0.7%
        2008-- $578,011 +2%
        2007-- $566,680 +2%
        2006-- $555,573 +2%
        2005-- $544,680 +647.8%
        2004-- $72,834 +1.9%
        2003-- $71,500 +2%
        2002-- $70,099 +2%
        2001-- $68,724
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Bret Harte

        Getting around

        62 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        37 / 100
        Some Transit
        36 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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