Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,664 sqft$589/sqft
197 Locust Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.30 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$589/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Prepare to be enchanted. Fully fenced and beautifully sited off a private lane, this 4Bd/2.5Ba traditional Colonial home will charm you. Updated with taste and style, the floor plan includes a first floor master suite, 2nd bedroom and large family room. The kitchen is spacious with hardwood floors and granite counters. The DR is drenched in light and opens directly to outdoor entertaining. The yard is gated and sunny with mature landscaping.Prepare to be enchanted. Fully fenced and beautifully sited off a private lane, this 4Bd/2.5Ba traditional Colonial home will charm you. Updated with taste and style, the floor plan includes a first floor master suite, 2nd bedroom and large family room. The kitchen is spacious with hardwood floors and granite counters. The DR is drenched in light and opens directly to outdoor entertaining. The yard is gated and sunny with mature landscaping.
  • Listed by: Patricia Oxman DRE #01103895 Brokerage DRE #02027353 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 04/09/2014 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 21404759

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,695,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Patricia Oxman, DRE #01103895

Sold By Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Karin M Narodny, DRE #00550056

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Property Information for 197 Locust Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Cross Street: Grand
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,259 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: North on Grand Avenue, right on Locust, enter through white pillars to house.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 015-081-30
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 2664.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13260.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Front, Private
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 15
  • 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, Internet Available, PG&E
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Upper Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s)
  • Main Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Remodeled
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Slab Counter
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Piped, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Self/Cont Clean Oven, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Spa: No
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 197 Locust Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 9, 2014

Sold

REBAREIS #21404759

$1,569,000
Mar 28, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #412977411

$1,569,000

+8.4% / yr

Mar 20, 2014

Pending

REBAREIS #21404759

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/09/2014

Sold

REBAREIS #21404759

$1,569,000
03/28/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #412977411

$1,569,000

+8.4% / yr

03/20/2014

Pending

REBAREIS #21404759

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

Public Records for 197 Locust Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,187,804Additions$773,948Total$1,961,752
Tax Record2025$25,843 ($2,154 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,664 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,664 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,260 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1988ZoningR1CountyMARINAPN015-081-30

Schools near 197 Locust Avenue

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
Coleman 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: 197 Locust Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,569,000
4
2,664
13,259
$287,000
3
2
2,052
13,490
$625,000
5
2,800
10,001
$1,339,000
5
3.5
3,449
11,928
$700,000
3
2
1,740
7,316
$3,100,000
5
3,400
8,398

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Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Patricia Oxman, DRE #01103895

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