Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,370 sqft$839/sqft
236 Center St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,501 sq ftLot Size
1932Year Built
$839/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful fixer opportunity: a charming 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom craftsman bungalow built in 1932, located in the elegant Forbes neighborhood, close to coveted Sun Valley Elementary, Sun Valley Playground, and downtown San Rafael. The 7,500 square foot lot (per tax record) and immense level-backyard pique the imagination -- so many possibilities! Existing features include peaked ceiling, skylights, hardwood floors, large kitchen with ample storage and counter space, double-pane windows, remodeled bathroom,...Wonderful fixer opportunity: a charming 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom craftsman bungalow built in 1932, located in the elegant Forbes neighborhood, close to coveted Sun Valley Elementary, Sun Valley Playground, and downtown San Rafael. The 7,500 square foot lot (per tax record) and immense level-backyard pique the imagination -- so many possibilities! Existing features include peaked ceiling, skylights, hardwood floors, large kitchen with ample storage and counter space, double-pane windows, remodeled bathroom, garage, and deck looking out to a vast yard. Certain parts of the home need some attention but crucial intangibles such as "great flow" and "cheerful energy" exist in spades.
  • Listed by: Jason Lewis DRE #01317682 Brokerage DRE #02027353 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 10/11/2022 12:25 PM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 322076601

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,150,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

107.1%

San Rafael, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Jason Lewis, DRE #01317682

Sold By Alamere Real Estate, Narodny Team, DRE #01942938

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Property Information for 236 Center Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Subdivision: Forbes
  • View Description: Hills
  • Cross Street: C Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,501 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: C to Center
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 010-074-13
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
School Information
  • School District (County): Marin
  • Elementary School District: San Rafael City Schools
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage Facing Front, Workshop in Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1370.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7501.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden
  • Property Condition: Fixer,Updated/Remodeled
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 10
  • Property Disclaimer: Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Any offer of compensation is made exclusively to Broker Participants of the MLS where the subject listing is filed.<BR> Copyright &copy; 2022 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved.<BR>Copyright</A> &copy;2022 <A name="trans">Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.</A><BR>U.S. Patent 6,910,045
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Green Features
  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Water Heater, Windows
Utilities
  • Irrigation: Irrigation Connected
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Meter on Site, Water Public
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Bath Features: Dual Flush Toilet, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Butcher Block Counters, Laminate Counter, Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office
  • Window Features: Low E Glass Full, Dual Pane Partial
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 236 Center Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2022

Sold

REBAREIS #322076601

$1,150,000
Sep 27, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1499294704

$1,150,000
Sep 26, 2022

Pending

REBAREIS #322076601

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2022

Sold

REBAREIS #322076601

$1,150,000
09/27/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1499294704

$1,150,000
09/26/2022

Pending

REBAREIS #322076601

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

Public Records for 236 Center Street

Taxable ValueLand$742,840Additions$559,140Total$1,301,980
Tax Record2025$17,628 ($1,469 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,370 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932Year Renovated1965CountyMARINAPN010-074-13

Schools near 236 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: 236 Center Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,150,000
2
1,370
7,501
2
2
1,443
7,500
2
2,634
7,500
$1,490,000
4
2,678
7,501
$1,270,000
3
1,127
6,250
4
2.5
2,290
6,250

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