Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,918 sqft

7 Balboa Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.22 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$779/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$150/yrHOA Fees
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Unobstructed views of Mt. Tam from this single-story Ranch style home in the Villa Real neighborhood. The spacious, level yard is designed for entertaining with a PebbleTec swimming pool, patio and shaded deck. The inside of the home features solid oak hardwood floors in the main living areas and bedrooms. Freshly painted throughout! The large living room has a beautiful mid-century style stone fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is open to the family room and features a wall of windows looking toward...Unobstructed views of Mt. Tam from this single-story Ranch style home in the Villa Real neighborhood. The spacious, level yard is designed for entertaining with a PebbleTec swimming pool, patio and shaded deck. The inside of the home features solid oak hardwood floors in the main living areas and bedrooms. Freshly painted throughout! The large living room has a beautiful mid-century style stone fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is open to the family room and features a wall of windows looking toward the swimming pool and Mt Tam. Both bathrooms are updated. The primary suite bathroom features Carrara marble floors and countertop plus glazed subway tile wainscoting and shower stall. The laundry is conveniently located inside the house in a closet. Energy upgrades include PV solar panels, dual pane windows and a new furnace in 2022. Great location just 5 minutes from Highway 101 and a short distance to San Rafael and Marin Yacht Clubs, Loch Lomond Marina, Andy's Market, Montecito Plaza shopping, China Camp open space and McNears Beach. The Villa Real Property Owners Association strives to create a sense of community with annual outdoor gatherings and more!
Listing Agents
  1. Kevin McGinnis

    Kevin McGinnis

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01793143

    P: (415) 725-1911

    M: (415) 725-1911

  2. Erin McGinnis

    Erin McGinnis

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01796588

    P: (415) 725-1940

    M: (415) 725-1940

Listing closed: 11/15/2023 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 323917605

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,548,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

104.4%

San Rafael, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kevin McGinnis, DRE #01793143; Compass, Erin McGinnis, DRE #01796588

Sold By Generation Real Estate, Mike Murphy

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Property Information for 7 Balboa Avenue

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • View Description: Mt Tamalpais
  • Cross Street: Pt. San Pedro Rd.
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,700 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: Hwy 101, central San Rafael exit, go west on 2nd St, becomes Pt San Pedro Rd.
  • Area Long Display: San Rafael
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Other
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: $150
  • Association Name: Villa Real
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Phone: (415) 488-7259
  • APN: 016-162-02
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: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 2

Property

Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1918.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9701.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, See Remarks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 44
  • 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; 2023 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved.<BR>Copyright</A> &copy;2023 <A name="trans">Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.</A><BR>U.S. Patent 6,910,045
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
Utilities
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Solar

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Association Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Other Structures: Pergola
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Heat None, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: None
  • Bath Features: Double Sinks, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Formal Entry
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cook Top, Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa: No
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full

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 7 Balboa Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 15, 2023

Sold

REBAREIS #323917605

$1,495,000—
Nov 2, 2023

Pending

REBAREIS #323917605

—
Oct 20, 2023

Contingent - Show

REBAREIS #323917605

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/15/2023

Sold

REBAREIS #323917605

$1,495,000
11/02/2023

Pending

REBAREIS #323917605

—
10/20/2023

Contingent - Show

REBAREIS #323917605

—

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

Public records

7 Balboa Avenue

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,918 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,918 SqFt

Lot Size

9,700 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 7 Balboa Avenue

This home is within San Rafael City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Coleman Elementary School
PublicK to 5

San Pedro Elementary School
PublicK to 5

James B. Davidson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Terra Linda 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: 7 Balboa Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,495,000
4
1,918
9,700
$1,285,000
3
1,923
12,702
–
4
3.5
4,274
40,600
$2,025,000
3
2,040
15,002
$1,900,000
3
2,127
37,701
$1,350,000
4
2,372
19,889

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kevin McGinnis, DRE #01793143; Compass, Erin McGinnis, DRE #01796588

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