226 Magnolia Ave

$3,490,000
Price
13
Beds
7,910 Sq. Ft.
$441 / Sq. Ft.
7,910
Sq. Ft.
$441
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Magnolia House is an iconic estate in San Rafael's coveted Dominican neighborhood. The captivating and expansive Georgian home offers a rare blend of timeless elegance and incredible potential, nestled on over 1.3 level acres of beautiful heritage grounds. The historic facade with its gracious entrance is enhanced by its beautiful detailing and setting. The original home of approximately 3000 sq ft was built in 1918 as a wedding gift. An addition was added in about 1930. It remained a single-family...Magnolia House is an iconic estate in San Rafael's coveted Dominican neighborhood. The captivating and expansive Georgian home offers a rare blend of timeless elegance and incredible potential, nestled on over 1.3 level acres of beautiful heritage grounds. The historic facade with its gracious entrance is enhanced by its beautiful detailing and setting. The original home of approximately 3000 sq ft was built in 1918 as a wedding gift. An addition was added in about 1930. It remained a single-family residence until 2007 when a non-profit purchased the property. The interior offers a glimpse of the refined era in the living, dining, and family rooms. The home has thirteen bedrooms. There is also a Carriage House with seven rooms. It could be converted back to garages or other endless possibilities. This is a wonderful opportunity for a new owner to create a grand estate or for an organization to envision a program that would complement the university.
  1. Listed by Lindy M Emrich • DRE #00511105 • Brokerage DRE #02027353 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 226 Magnolia Avenue

Architectural Style
Georgian, Traditional
Subdivision
Dominican
Zoning
Present Zoning is Tax Exempt
View Description
Greenbelt, Hills
Cross Street
Acacia
Total Parking Spaces
11
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 09:03 AM

Property Details for 226 Magnolia Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #325076851
Days on Compass96
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1918
Lot Size1.31 AC / 57,094 SF
CountyMarin County

Location

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Building Information for 226 Magnolia Avenue

Stories2Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size1.31 AC / 57,094 SF

Payment Calculator

$18,149 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,245

Property Taxes

$904

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 226 Magnolia Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: 101, Exit:Central San Rafael, 1st R-2nd, next L-Grand Ave, L-Acaica, Go Straight on to Magnolia to Magnolia House! Park on Street or in parking lot behind main building.
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Parking, Wheelchair Access
  • Area Long Display: San Rafael
  • Property Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 015-121-10
School Information
  • School District (County): Marin
  • Elementary School District: San Rafael City Schools
  • Middle or Junior School District: San Rafael City Schools
  • Senior High School District: San Rafael City Schools
Parking
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 7910.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Graphic Artist
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 57094.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private, Stream Seasonal
  • Property Condition: Original
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Senior Community: No
  • Picture Count: 30
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  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Internet Available, Public, Sewer Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Uncovered Patio
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Radiant, Other
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 4.0
  • Bedrooms: 13
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Family Room Features: View
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Laminate Counter, Pantry Closet
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Elevator, Formal Entry
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 3
  • # of Rooms: 18
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Storage, Sun Room
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Window Coverings
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 226 Magnolia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #325076851

$3,490,000
Feb 15, 2007

Sold

RESFAR #20708038

$5,200,000
Feb 14, 2007

Pending

RESFAR #20708038

Feb 14, 2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20708038

$5,700,000
Feb 13, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #214371953

$5,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2025

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #325076851

$3,490,000
02/15/2007

Sold

RESFAR #20708038

$5,200,000
02/14/2007

Pending

RESFAR #20708038

02/14/2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20708038

$5,700,000
02/13/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #214371953

$5,200,000

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

Public Records for 226 Magnolia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$386,296Additions$436,179Total$822,475
Tax Record2025$10,852 ($904 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size18,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMARINAPN015-121-11

Schools near 226 Magnolia 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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226 Magnolia Avenue is a single family home for sale in San Rafael, CA 94901. This property was listed for sale on September 9, 2025 by Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $3,490,000. It has been on the market for a total of 96 days and was last sold on February 15, 2007. This listing's school districts are San Rafael City High School District, San Rafael City Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Coleman Elementary School, James B. Davidson Middle School and Terra Linda High School. 226 Magnolia Avenue is a 13-bed, 4-bath, 7,910 sqft single family home built in 1918.

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