544 Bret Harte Rd

San Rafael, CA 94901

$1,695,000
Price
4
Beds
2,484 Sq. Ft.
$682 / Sq. Ft.
2,484
Sq. Ft.
$682
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perched at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this San Rafael home offers stunning panoramic views and a flexible layout designed for modern-California living. The open-concept living and dining area is illuminated with natural light, and large sliding doors framing water views. Perfect for entertaining with a chef's kitchen that boasts custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and high-end appliances. Retreat to privacy in the primary suite, enjoy a glass in the hot tub, or rock out in the spacious rec...Perched at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this San Rafael home offers stunning panoramic views and a flexible layout designed for modern-California living. The open-concept living and dining area is illuminated with natural light, and large sliding doors framing water views. Perfect for entertaining with a chef's kitchen that boasts custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and high-end appliances. Retreat to privacy in the primary suite, enjoy a glass in the hot tub, or rock out in the spacious rec room that can serve as a home office, gym, or studio. Downstairs, a fully permitted one-bedroom ADU with a separate entrance provides privacy and versatility ideal for guests, rental income, or multigenerational living. The ADU features its own deck with expansive views, making it feel like a home of its own. This property is packed with smart upgrades, including denim insulation, air conditioning, a whole-house water filtration system a 2020 roof with solar panels, and EV charger in the garage. The backyard offers raised garden beds, about 1300 feet of storage, and a charming chicken run. Located minutes from 4th Street, Downtown San Rafael, Gerstle Park, schools and shopping, this home is a rare blend of style, functionality, and California charm.

Property Details for 544 Bret Harte Road

Architectural Style
Contemporary
View Description
Bay, Downtown, Hills
Cross Street
La Loma Ct
Total Parking Spaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 06/08/2025 09:03 PM

Property Details for 544 Bret Harte Road

StatusActive
MLS #325013383
Days on Compass90
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,901 SF
CountyMarin County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Heath Real Estate, Tyler Stewart, DRE #01901386
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Building Information for 544 Bret Harte Road

Stories2Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,901 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,898 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,881

Property Taxes

$2,017

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 544 Bret Harte Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: Downtown San Rafael exit to 3rd st to Lindaro st. Then up the hill on Bungalow ave to La Loma Court.
  • Area Long Display: San Rafael
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 013-141-35
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 2484.0
  • Square Footage Source: Graphic Artist
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9901.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • Senior Community: No
  • Picture Count: 67
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations, and information regarding a property, including the property's compliance with state and local legal requirements and all measurements and calculations of area, have been obtained from various sources, and may include such material that has been generated by use of artificial intelligence. Such information and material have not been and will not be verified for accuracy by the listing broker or the multiple listing service, and are not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. Such information and material should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. This information and material are intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Utilities: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Pool: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central, See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 3.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Quartz Counter
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 1
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 0
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Occupied: No
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: Attached
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: Yes

Property History for 544 Bret Harte Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #325013383

$1,695,000
Mar 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #325013383

$1,795,000
Dec 29, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #321104242

$1,750,000
Dec 29, 2021

Sold

REBAREIS #321104242

$1,750,000
Dec 23, 2021

Pending

RESFAR #321104242

Dec 23, 2021

Pending

REBAREIS #321104242

Dec 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480185195

$1,750,000

+11.5% / yr

Nov 28, 2021

Contingent - Show

REBAREIS #321104242

Nov 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #321104242

$1,780,000
Nov 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #321104242

$1,780,000
Oct 3, 2013

Price Change

RESFAR #21019402

$602,000
May 22, 2013

Sold

REBAREIS #21308352

$686,000
May 22, 2013

Sold

RESFAR #21308352

$686,000
May 17, 2013

Pending

REBAREIS #21308352

May 17, 2013

Pending

RESFAR #21308352

May 15, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #353059634

$685,964

+8.4% / yr

Apr 16, 2013

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #21308352

$688,500
Apr 16, 2013

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21308352

$688,500
Jan 10, 2011

Sold

REMETROLIST #21032839

$565,000
Dec 31, 2010

Withdrawn

RESFAR #21019402

Dec 22, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #302219834

$565,000
Jul 4, 2010

Price Change

RESFAR #21019402

$788,460
Jul 4, 2010

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #21019402

$602,000
May 17, 2010

Withdrawn

RESFAR #20930719

Mar 24, 2010

Withdrawn

RESFAR #20925968

$799,000
Nov 18, 2009

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20930719

$749,000
Sep 22, 2009

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20925968

$799,000
Dec 31, 2006

Withdrawn

RESFAR #20634151

$1,075,000
Sep 17, 2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20634151

$1,075,000
Dec 31, 1999

Expired

RESFAR #9920966

Sep 3, 1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #9920966

$545,000
Dec 4, 1997

Sold

RESFAR #5031213

$345,000
Nov 13, 1997

Pending

RESFAR #5031213

Oct 28, 1997

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5031213

$349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #325013383

$1,695,000
03/18/2025

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #325013383

$1,795,000
12/29/2021

Sold

RESFAR #321104242

$1,750,000
12/29/2021

Sold

REBAREIS #321104242

$1,750,000
12/23/2021

Pending

RESFAR #321104242

12/23/2021

Pending

REBAREIS #321104242

12/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480185195

$1,750,000

+11.5% / yr

11/28/2021

Contingent - Show

REBAREIS #321104242

11/16/2021

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #321104242

$1,780,000
11/16/2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #321104242

$1,780,000
10/03/2013

Price Change

RESFAR #21019402

$602,000
05/22/2013

Sold

REBAREIS #21308352

$686,000
05/22/2013

Sold

RESFAR #21308352

$686,000
05/17/2013

Pending

REBAREIS #21308352

05/17/2013

Pending

RESFAR #21308352

05/15/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #353059634

$685,964

+8.4% / yr

04/16/2013

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #21308352

$688,500
04/16/2013

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21308352

$688,500
01/10/2011

Sold

REMETROLIST #21032839

$565,000
12/31/2010

Withdrawn

RESFAR #21019402

12/22/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #302219834

$565,000
07/04/2010

Price Change

RESFAR #21019402

$788,460
07/04/2010

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #21019402

$602,000
05/17/2010

Withdrawn

RESFAR #20930719

03/24/2010

Withdrawn

RESFAR #20925968

$799,000
11/18/2009

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20930719

$749,000
09/22/2009

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20925968

$799,000
12/31/2006

Withdrawn

RESFAR #20634151

$1,075,000
09/17/2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20634151

$1,075,000
12/31/1999

Expired

RESFAR #9920966

09/03/1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #9920966

$545,000
12/04/1997

Sold

RESFAR #5031213

$345,000
11/13/1997

Pending

RESFAR #5031213

10/28/1997

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5031213

$349,000

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

Public Records for 544 Bret Harte Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,040,400Additions$780,300Total$1,820,700
Tax Record2024$24,208 ($2,017 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,130 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,130 SqFtLot Size9,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated2005CountyMARINAPN013-141-35Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 544 Bret Harte Road

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
Laurel Dell 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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544 Bret Harte Road is a single family home for sale in San Rafael, CA 94901. This property was listed for sale on March 18, 2025 by Heath Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,695,000. It has been on the market for a total of 90 days and was last sold on December 29, 2021. This listing's school districts are San Rafael City Elementary School District, San Rafael City High School District. Nearby schools include Laurel Dell Elementary School, James B. Davidson Middle School and Terra Linda High School. 544 Bret Harte Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,484 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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Listing Courtesy of Heath Real Estate, Tyler Stewart, DRE #01901386

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