153 Picnic Ave is a 977 square foot house on a 6,250 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 02, 1993 for $249,900. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $1,009,008.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$1,033Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,009,008
$759K since sold in April 1993$68K since October
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This home's estimate is 0.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.01M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
DR
Duplex Residential District
The duplex residential district provides opportunities for single-family and duplex residential development. As a transitional area between single-family and multifamily districts, an intent of the district is to maintain the design character of single-family districts.; The duplex residential district is included in the medium-density residential land use category with a density of 2,500 sq ft per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Jul 6, 2012 • Final
Mechanical
Perform a remodel of the kitchen and bathroom.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Jul 6, 2012 • Final
Plumbing
Perform a remodel of the kitchen and bathroom.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Average
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View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PICNIC VLY
Living Sq. Ft: 977
Building Sq. Ft: 977
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 7
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 200
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,250
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.1435
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 977
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Marin County
APN: 013-126-09
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Laurel Dell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.0mi
8/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 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.
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Estimated sale price
$959,000 – $1.16M
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