Last Sold Price
4 beds2,276 sqft$710/sqft
279 Locust Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Description

Stunning home on a park -like 1.26 acres. It has such a wonderful feeling- impeccable in every way. Ceilings in living room and family room raised to give a great feeling of spaciousness. Family room overlooks the huge back yard that has a path that meanders up. Kitchen and baths all remod with exquisite taste. Master overlooks the park like front yard complete with spacious lawn. This home is very very special. To exit push button on the leftStunning home on a park -like 1.26 acres. It has such a wonderful feeling- impeccable in every way. Ceilings in living room and family room raised to give a great feeling of spaciousness. Family room overlooks the huge back yard that has a path that meanders up. Kitchen and baths all remod with exquisite taste. Master overlooks the park like front yard complete with spacious lawn. This home is very very special. To exit push button on the left
LISTING CLOSED: 10/12/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Niz Brown • DRE #00542856 • Brokerage DRE #00542856 • Niz Realty
  2. Listed by Gary M Newman • DRE #01920331 • Brokerage DRE #00542856 • Niz Realty

Property Details for 279 Locust Avenue

Status
MLS #
21614674
Days on Compass
99
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1945
Lot Size
1.27 AC / 55,199 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional, Vintage
View Description
Hills
Cross Street
GRAND
Total Parking Spaces
0

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,635,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

San Rafael, CA

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a front view of a house with a yard
1

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Sold 04/11/25

4
Bedrooms
2,122
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
$1,935,000 | 37 Convent Court, San Rafael, CA 94901
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4
Bedrooms
2,470
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
$1,995,000 | 28 Dominican Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
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Sold 05/09/25

4
Bedrooms
2,313
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
an aerial view of residential house with outdoor space and trees all around
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Sold 12/04/24

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Bedrooms
2,149
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
5

$1,314,000

Sold 11/25/25

4
Bedrooms
2,023
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$1,305,000 | 24 Bonsai Court, San Rafael, CA 94903
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$1,305,000

Sold 07/21/26

4
Bedrooms
1,996
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$1,375,000 | 14 Point Gallinas Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
7

$1,375,000

Sold 08/15/25

4
Bedrooms
2,307
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,635,000 | 12 David Court, San Rafael, CA 94901
8

$1,635,000

Sold 10/15/24

4
Bedrooms
2,351
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
a living room with furniture kitchen view and a fireplace
9

$1,695,000

Sold 01/03/25

4
Bedrooms
2,298
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Niz Realty, Niz Brown, DRE #00542856; Niz Realty, Gary M Newman, DRE #01920331

Sold By Alain Pinel Realtors, Donna Goldman, DRE #01408527

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Building Information for 279 Locust Avenue

Stories2Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size1.27 AC / 55,199 SF

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Property Information for 279 Locust Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: Grand to Locust to 279.. across from Dominican
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 015-081-05
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 2276.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 55199.0
  • Lot Features: Storm Drain
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 19
  • 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, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, PG&E
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Lower Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Family Room, Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Association Features: None
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central
  • Bath Features: Marble, Shower Stall(s), Tub
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Spa: Yes
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 279 Locust Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 12, 2016

Sold

REBAREIS #21614674

$1,615,000
Oct 4, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581011424

$1,615,000
Sep 29, 2016

Pending

REBAREIS #21614674

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/12/2016

Sold

REBAREIS #21614674

$1,615,000
10/04/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581011424

$1,615,000
09/29/2016

Pending

REBAREIS #21614674

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

Public Records for 279 Locust Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,124,581Additions$784,247Total$1,908,828
Tax Record2025$25,124 ($2,094 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,276 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,276 SqFtLot Size55,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1980CountyMARINAPN015-081-05

Schools near 279 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: 279 Locust Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,615,000
4
2,276
55,199
$1,412,500
4
3,604
10,367
$747,000
5
1,931
10,018
5
3.5
3,440
10,000
5
2.5
3,257
10,720
$851,500
3
2
1,561
9,579

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Listing Courtesy of Niz Realty, Niz Brown, DRE #00542856; Niz Realty, Gary M Newman, DRE #01920331

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