2 Rafael Drive

Closed 11/8/19
Closed 11/8/19
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Last Sold Price
$990,000
2 beds1,897 sqft$522/sqft
2 Rafael Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901

Description

127K Price Reduction! Single level Dominican gem on a large, corner, flat, lot! This home has historical provenance as it was formerly the entrance to the Hotel Rafael, which was swankiest hotel in the region during the Victorian era. This charming street is sprinkled with delightful vintage homes set in a picturesque neighborhood. This sweet home has been lovingly cared for and prepped for market. Two large bedrooms plus an office and sun room provide plenty of options for use and enjoyment. A large...127K Price Reduction! Single level Dominican gem on a large, corner, flat, lot! This home has historical provenance as it was formerly the entrance to the Hotel Rafael, which was swankiest hotel in the region during the Victorian era. This charming street is sprinkled with delightful vintage homes set in a picturesque neighborhood. This sweet home has been lovingly cared for and prepped for market. Two large bedrooms plus an office and sun room provide plenty of options for use and enjoyment. A large eat in kitchen and family room with a wood burning fireplace are perfect for making memories. Conveniently located near downtown San Rafael, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Dominican College, public transportation and 101.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/08/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 2 Rafael Drive

Status
Closed
MLS #
21922213
Days on Compass
58
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1946
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,821 SF
County
Marin County
Architectural Style
Traditional
Cross Street
Belle
Total Parking Spaces
0

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Median sold price

$1,106,500

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

105.5%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Rose Capurro, DRE #01911774

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Cristina Hale, DRE #01959530

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Building Information for 2 Rafael Drive

Stories1Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,821 SF

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Property Information for 2 Rafael Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: 101 to Grand Ave, heading towards Dominican College. Go Left on Belle. At the corner of Belle and Rafael.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 015-193-16
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1897.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6821.0
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 28
  • 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, Shingle Siding, Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Pool: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Office, Sun Room
  • 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 2 Rafael Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2019

Sold

REBAREIS #21922213

$990,000—
Nov 4, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #656917759

$990,000—
Nov 1, 2019

Pending

REBAREIS #21922213

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2019

Sold

REBAREIS #21922213

$990,000
11/04/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #656917759

$990,000
11/01/2019

Pending

REBAREIS #21922213

—

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

Public Records for 2 Rafael Drive

Taxable ValueLand$725,075Additions$378,154Total$1,103,229
Tax Record2025$15,414 ($1,285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,897 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,897 SqFtLot Size6,820 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1978CountyMARINAPN015-193-16

Schools near 2 Rafael Drive

This home is within San Rafael City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Coleman Elementary School
Public - K to 5
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Terra Linda High School
Public - 9 to 12
San Rafael High School
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: 2 Rafael Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
$990,000
2
1,897
6,821
614 Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
–
–
3
2,269
8,400
632 Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
–
–
1
1,671
4,620
11 Rafael Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
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1,527
5,627
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5
3.5
3,270
17,000
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$1,130,000
4
2,509
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