Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,152 sqft
78 Ridge Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$286/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

private setting below street, lots of light, all appliances..public records show 2/1, but home is 3/2, may not be done with permits.private setting below street, lots of light, all appliances..public records show 2/1, but home is 3/2, may not be done with permits.
  • Listed by: PAT PRENDIVILLE • SECURITY PACIFIC REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 08/23/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BAREIS, MLS#: 21313361

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,105,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

San Rafael, CA

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Square Feet
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Location

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Property Information for 78 Ridge Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Area: San Rafael
  • Attach/Detach Home: Detached
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch
  • Num of Off Street Spaces: 1
  • View(s): Other
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,527 SF
Property Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Fireplace: true
  • Fireplace(s): 1 Fireplace, Living Room
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry/Appliance: In Kitchen
Room Information
  • Bath Type: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower
  • Dining Room: LR/DR Combo
  • Kitchen: Cntr Ceramic Tile, Dishwasher Incl., Gas Range Incl., Hood Over Range, Refrigerator Incl.
  • Living Room: Fireplace(s)
  • Other Rooms: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Total Rooms: 5.0
Interior Levels
  • Stories/Levels: 1 Story
  • Main Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen
  • Upper Level: Garage
Pool Features
  • Pool: false
  • Spa: No
Garage and Parking
  • Garage/Parking: 1 Car, Detached
  • Num of Carport Spaces: 0
  • Num of Garage Spaces: 1
Utilities
  • Heat/Cool: Central Heat, Gas, No Air Conditioning
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Public
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas Water Heater, PG&E
Property Information
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • New Construct/Resale: Resale
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Source: Realist Public Rec
  • Square Footage: 1152
  • Square Footage Source: Realist Public Rec
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Square Footage: 7527
  • Lot Description: Downslope, Secluded
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Accessibility Feat: None
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition
  • Drive/Sidewalk: Paved Drive
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Int Dev: No
  • Construct/Condition: Completed
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: None
2nd Unit Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit on Lot: false
Lot / Property Details
Lot Information
  • Total Units in Subdivision: 0
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Zoning: r1
  • Fencing: Other
  • Soil: Unknown
Mobile / Manufactured Information
Structure Information
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
Multi Family/Rental Information
Rental Information
  • Lease Type: Net
  • Security Deposit: $0
  • Max Lease Mo: 0
  • Min Lease Mo: 0

Property History for 78 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366235388

$330,000

-10.4% / yr

Aug 8, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #224536997

$640,000

+6.3% / yr

Jun 19, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73638898

$439,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366235388

$330,000

-10.4% / yr

08/08/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #224536997

$640,000

+6.3% / yr

06/19/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73638898

$439,000

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

Public Records for 78 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$312,580Additions$602,000Total$914,580
Tax Record2025$13,386 ($1,115 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtLot Size7,526 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated2007CountyMARINAPN014-024-23

Schools near 78 Ridge 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: 78 Ridge Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
$330,000
3
1,152
7,527
3
3
1,868
8,151
$1,325,000
3
1,867
8,494
$1,375,000
5
2,347
8,084
3
2
1,976
5,650
3
2.5
2,060
5,650

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