Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,400 sqft$482/sqft
153 Center St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,013 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built
$482/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The picture perfect home on a highly desirable street in the coveted West End neighborhood! This historical cutie was the very first home in the area way back when. With a white picket fence, classic sitting porch (imagine wicker...)and lovely yards, the exterior couldn't be more appealing. Inside you will love the super high ceilings, period details and general charm. Large bonus space/workshop under the house. Come nestle in and stay.The picture perfect home on a highly desirable street in the coveted West End neighborhood! This historical cutie was the very first home in the area way back when. With a white picket fence, classic sitting porch (imagine wicker...)and lovely yards, the exterior couldn't be more appealing. Inside you will love the super high ceilings, period details and general charm. Large bonus space/workshop under the house. Come nestle in and stay.
  • Listed by: Muriel Ballard DRE #01726991 Brokerage DRE #01908304 • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 07/20/2011 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 21117404

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$800,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

90.2%

San Rafael, CA

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Square Feet
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-

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Muriel Ballard, DRE #01726991

Sold By Tam Realty, Kira Swaim, DRE #01767534

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Property Information for 153 Center Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Cross Street: J Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,013 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: EXIT CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL - WEST ON 5TH ST. GO RIGHT ON H, LEFT ON CENTER.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 010-174-01
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1400.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7013.0
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 13
  • Property Disclaimer: Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Copyright © 2021 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright 2021 Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: All Public, PG&E
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Full, Wood
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Association Features: Spa/Hot Tub
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Storage Area(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00

Property History for 153 Center Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2011

Sold

REBAREIS #21117404

$675,000
Jul 15, 2011

Pending

REBAREIS #21117404

Jul 14, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311881697

$675,000

+0.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2011

Sold

REBAREIS #21117404

$675,000
07/15/2011

Pending

REBAREIS #21117404

07/14/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311881697

$675,000

+0.3% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 153 Center Street

Taxable ValueLand$672,577Additions$190,883Total$863,460
Tax Record2025$12,453 ($1,038 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtLot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1955CountyMARINAPN010-174-01

Schools near 153 Center Street

This home is within San Rafael City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sun Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 5

James B. Davidson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Terra Linda High School
Public9 to 12

San Rafael High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 153 Center Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
$675,000
3
1,400
7,013
$800,000
3
1,910
7,000
$1,777,000
3
2,497
6,830
4
2
2,005
6,720
$1,500,000
3
1,390
5,218
$2,400,000
4
2,216
6,865

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