Charm meets style at 51 Rafael Drive, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1940 mid-century bungalow featuring freshly painted exterior and interior, fireplace, separate office, one-car garage, and clean, minimalistic lines. Beyond the front door, this vintage bungalow has newly refinished hardwood floors and a bright and cheerful kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances for preparing delicious meals for friends and family. Natural light floods into the great room through floor to ceiling windows and three sets of French doors that open to the backyard. The open floor plan has great indoor-outdoor flow. The recently landscaped backyard includes a lemon tree, lime tree, and raised bed vegetable garden to inspire your creative cooking whims. Views of Lincoln Hill and the golden hills of the Dominican are the icing on the cake! This quaint neighborhood is blocks from Dominican University, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Pete's coffee; there's also convenient freeway access to almost anywhere in the Bay area. With its inviting atmosphere and ample outdoor space, this home is ready for you to move in and enjoyin its current charm or take it to the next level. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
Sold for $1,349,000 on 11/08/24
$1,349,000
51 Rafael Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
2beds
1,489sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,545.19 Square Feet Lot
$1,323,900 Zestimate®
$906/sqft
$3,831 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,323,900
$1.18M - $1.48M
$3,831/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 08, 2024 at 01:23pm
Listed by:
Missy Crowe DRE #01857778 415-264-7823,
Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat 415-456-1200
Bought with:
Reese Forbes, DRE #02139330
Vanguard Properties
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 324079826
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Outside Access
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Outside Access, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Outside Access, Shower Stall(s), Tile
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Great Room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Other Counter
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Great Room, View
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, See Remarks, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,489
- Total interior livable area: 1,489 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 5,545 sqft
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Greenbelt
Details
- Parcel number: 01519209
- Special conditions: Trust,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: San Rafael
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2024 | Sold | $1,349,000+3.8%$906/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #324079826 | ||
| 11/5/2024 | Pending sale | $1,299,000$872/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #324079826 | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000$872/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #324079826 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,349,000 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $16,795 +1.6% | $1,222,470 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,530 +5.9% | $1,198,500 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Dominican/Black Canyon
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Coleman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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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