Last Sold Price
2 beds1,489 sqft$906/sqft
51 Rafael Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901

Description

Charm meets style at 51 Rafael Drive, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1940 mid-century bungalow featuring freshly painted exterior and interior, fireplace, separate office, one-car garage, and clean, minimalistic lines. Beyond the front door, this vintage bungalow has newly refinished hardwood floors and a bright and cheerful kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances for preparing delicious meals for friends and family. Natural light floods into the great room through floor to ceiling windows and three...Charm meets style at 51 Rafael Drive, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1940 mid-century bungalow featuring freshly painted exterior and interior, fireplace, separate office, one-car garage, and clean, minimalistic lines. Beyond the front door, this vintage bungalow has newly refinished hardwood floors and a bright and cheerful kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances for preparing delicious meals for friends and family. Natural light floods into the great room through floor to ceiling windows and three sets of French doors that open to the backyard. The open floor plan has great indoor-outdoor flow. The recently landscaped backyard includes a lemon tree, lime tree, and raised bed vegetable garden to inspire your creative cooking whims. Views of Lincoln Hill and the golden hills of the Dominican are the icing on the cake! This quaint neighborhood is blocks from Dominican University, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Pete's coffee; there's also convenient freeway access to almost anywhere in the Bay area. With its inviting atmosphere and ample outdoor space, this home is ready for you to move in and enjoyin its current charm or take it to the next level. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/08/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Missy Crowe • DRE #01857778 • Brokerage DRE #02027353 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 51 Rafael Drive

Status
MLS #
324079826
Days on Compass
25
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,545 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow
View Description
Hills
Cross Street
Jewel
Total Parking Spaces
1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,125,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

104.6%

San Rafael, CA

9 comparable properties found

1

$1,325,000

Sold 06/03/25

2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,600
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a view of a patio with table and chairs and wooden floor
2

$1,125,000

Sold 11/13/25

2
Bedrooms
1,520
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$1,106,500 | 28 Hillcrest Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
3

$1,106,500

Sold 04/06/26

2
Bedrooms
1,338
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$1,116,250 | 519 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
4

$1,116,250

Sold 12/13/24

2
Bedrooms
1,300
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and plants
5

$1,250,000

Sold 05/01/26

2
Bedrooms
1,378
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$1,295,000 | 7 Pine Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
6

$1,295,000

Sold 04/03/25

2
Bedrooms
1,260
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
7

$1,060,000

Sold 05/28/25

2
Bedrooms
1,283
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,020,000 | 31 Martens Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901
8

$1,020,000

Sold 08/14/26

2
Bedrooms
1,316
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
9

$1,200,000

Sold 02/04/26

2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,228
Square Feet
0.10
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 51 Rafael Drive

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,545 SF

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Property Information for 51 Rafael Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: Grand Avenue to Jewel to Rafael Dr.
  • Area Long Display: San Rafael
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 015-192-09
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: Marin County Office of EDU
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1489.0
  • Square Footage Source: Not Verified
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Lot Size Source: Not Verified
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5546.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Greenbelt
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Cash (No Loan)
  • Picture Count: 42
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Utilities
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Lower Level: Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Bath Features: Double Sinks, Outside Access, Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Family Room Features: Great Room
  • Living Room Features: Great Room, View
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Other Counter
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Decorative Only
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Office
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 51 Rafael Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2024

Sold

REBAREIS #324079826

$1,349,000
Nov 5, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544574591

$1,349,000
Nov 4, 2024

Pending

REBAREIS #324079826

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2024

Sold

REBAREIS #324079826

$1,349,000
11/05/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544574591

$1,349,000
11/04/2024

Pending

REBAREIS #324079826

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

Public Records for 51 Rafael Drive

Taxable ValueLand$867,000Additions$508,980Total$1,375,980
Tax Record2025$18,533 ($1,544 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,489 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,489 SqFtLot Size5,546 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940CountyMARINAPN015-192-09

Schools near 51 Rafael Drive

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: 51 Rafael Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,349,000
2
1,489
5,545
$900,000
4
3
2,165
4,200
2
2
2,795
6,324
$1,220,000
3
1,803
7,679
3
2
2,076
14,388
$1,842,500
3
1,725
4,839

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