Great single level home with 3 bedrooms 2 baths close to down town San Luis Obispo, restaurants, shopping, transportation and Cal Poly. Beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring solid granite counters, stainless steel appliances and center island with breakfast bar seating. Newer dual pane windows, updated baths, gorgeous hardwood floors are just a few of the upgrades featured in this well maintained home. Large covered patio area and and yard ideal for gatherings and get togethers. Detached single car garage with ample room for storage. Don't miss this great opportunity to live the SLO life!.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,084 sq ftLot Size
$867Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Hal Sweasey•DRE #01111911• RE/MAX Success
Listed by Lindsey Harn•DRE #01868098• RE/MAX Success
Bought with Hal Sweasey•DRE #01111911• RE/MAX Success
Great single level home with 3 bedrooms 2 baths close to down town San Luis Obispo, restaurants, shopping, transportation and Cal Poly. Beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring solid granite counters, stainless steel appliances and center island with breakfast bar seating. Newer dual pane windows, updated baths, gorgeous hardwood floors are just a few of the upgrades featured in this well maintained home. Large covered patio area and and yard ideal for gatherings and get togethers. Detached single car garage with ample room for storage. Don't miss this great opportunity to live the SLO life!.
Public Records
Dec 1, 2011
Sold
$366,000
$310/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #179992
Dec 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 1, 2011
Listed
$359,000
$304/sq ft
CRMLS #AT179992
Dec 1, 2011
Sold
$365,900
$310/sq ft
Sep 1, 2011
Listed
$359,000
$304/sq ft
Great starter home in established San Luis Obispo neighborhood. Close to downtown and Cal Poly University.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,665 (+1.7%)
$522,260 + $279,582
$801,842
2024
$8,517 (+1.8%)
$512,020 + $274,100
$786,120
2023
$8,364 (+6.7%)
$501,981 + $268,726
$770,707
2022
$7,839 (+1.6%)
$492,139 + $263,457
$755,596
2021
$7,715 (+1.0%)
$482,490 + $258,292
$740,782
2020
$7,636 (+1.0%)
$473,030 + $253,228
$726,258
2019
$7,556 (+74.5%)
$468,180 + $250,632
$718,812
2018
$4,331 (+2.0%)
$459,000 + $245,718
$704,718
2017
$4,246 (+2.0%)
$265,152 + $130,843
$395,995
2016
$4,162 (+1.5%)
$265,152 + $130,843
$395,995
2015
$4,099 (+8.9%)
$259,953 + $128,278
$388,231
2014
$3,764 (+0.5%)
$251,034 + $123,877
$374,911
2013
$3,747 (+19.6%)
$249,900 + $123,318
$373,218
2012
$3,132
$249,900 + $123,318
$373,218
Tax history for 61 Rafael Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,665 (+1.7%)
$522,260 + $279,582
$801,842
2024
$8,517 (+1.8%)
$512,020 + $274,100
$786,120
2023
$8,364 (+6.7%)
$501,981 + $268,726
$770,707
2022
$7,839 (+1.6%)
$492,139 + $263,457
$755,596
2021
$7,715 (+1.0%)
$482,490 + $258,292
$740,782
2020
$7,636 (+1.0%)
$473,030 + $253,228
$726,258
2019
$7,556 (+74.5%)
$468,180 + $250,632
$718,812
2018
$4,331 (+2.0%)
$459,000 + $245,718
$704,718
2017
$4,246 (+2.0%)
$265,152 + $130,843
$395,995
2016
$4,162 (+1.5%)
$265,152 + $130,843
$395,995
2015
$4,099 (+8.9%)
$259,953 + $128,278
$388,231
2014
$3,764 (+0.5%)
$251,034 + $123,877
$374,911
2013
$3,747 (+19.6%)
$249,900 + $123,318
$373,218
2012
$3,132
$249,900 + $123,318
$373,218
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,084 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,182
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Luis Obispo County
APN
052-152-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1
SAN LUIS OBISPO SUB AREA NORTH
INLAND AREA
SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING AREA
Low-Density Residential Zone
The R-1 zone provides for low-density residential development and supporting compatible uses that have locations and development forms that provide a sense of both individual identity and neighborhood cohesion, and that provide private outdoor space for the households occupying individual units. The R-1 zone is intended to preserve existing single-unit neighborhoods, provide for compatible infill development in such areas, and prescribe the overall character of newly subdivided low-density areas.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Front Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 052152005
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: San Luis Coastal Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 35.29210800
Longitude: -120.67906800
Other Subdivision Name: San Luis Obispo(380)
Directions: Foothill to Tassajara to Ramona to Rafael
Subdivision Name: San Luis Obispo(380)
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,182
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,084 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: San Luis Obispo County
APN: 052-152-005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 13
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 13
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Hal
List Agent Last Name: Sweasey
Co-List Agent First Name: Lindsey
Co-List Agent Last Name: Harn
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: RE/MAX Del Oro
Co-List Office Name: RE/MAX Del Oro
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Hal
Buyer Agent Last Name: Sweasey
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: RE/MAX Del Oro
Around this home
Schools
Bishop's Peak Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Laguna Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
San Luis Obispo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.6 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$974,000 – $1.18M
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