Off Market Apr 2024 for $1.5M

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,440/mo

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5 ba

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3,831

sq ft

159 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

There is a reason the apartment buildings in this community do not come available often, and when they do, they don't last long. 159 Novato Street offers an ideal investment opportunity in centrally located San Rafael. The units are low maintenance and easy to manage, with HOA dues at just $1350/month. This gated, four-unit compound offers pools, laundry facilities and covered parking. All four units are tenant occupied. Unit #1: 3BR/2BA w/patio; Unit#2: 1BR/1BA w/deck; Unit #3: 1BR/1BA w/deck; Unit #4: 2BR/1BA w/deck.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

1,915 sq ftLot Size

$392Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Matthew Clawson •DRE #01985630 • Coldwell Banker

Bought with Jefrey Henderson •DRE #01483399 • Jefrey Henderson, Broker

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41052086

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$102K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

1 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 159 Novato St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41052086

Apr 29, 2024

Sold

$1,500,000

$392/sq ft

Apr 24, 2024

Pending

—

Mar 7, 2024

Listed

$1,550,000

$405/sq ft

Public Records

May 9, 2019

Sold

$1,087,000

$284/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 15, 2006

Sold

$870,000

$227/sq ft

Public Records

May 11, 2005

Sold

$820,000

$214/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 6, 2002

Sold

$649,000

$169/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 10, 1995

Sold

$240,000

$63/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 9, 1989

Sold

$446,000

$116/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,373 (+21.1%)

$728,280 + $830,655

$1,558,935

2024

$20,953 (+2.8%)

$714,000 + $814,368

$1,528,368

2023

$20,376 (+4.7%)

$574,155 + $612,870

$1,187,025

2022

$19,460 (+1.4%)

$562,899 + $600,855

$1,163,754

2021

$19,198 (+0.7%)

$551,864 + $589,075

$1,140,939

2020

$19,060 (+6.2%)

$541,044 + $577,525

$1,118,569

2019

$17,953 (+0.9%)

$535,500 + $571,608

$1,107,108

2018

$17,800 (+11.0%)

$468,382 + $574,548

$1,042,930

2017

$16,034 (+3.9%)

$395,000 + $503,400

$898,400

2016

$15,436 (+7.8%)

$395,000 + $503,400

$898,400

2015

$14,323 (+14.5%)

$395,000 + $478,400

$873,400

2014

$12,514 (+14.3%)

$330,000 + $368,400

$698,400

2013

$10,950 (+2.3%)

$330,000 + $368,400

$698,400

2012

$10,701 (+10.5%)

$270,000 + $298,400

$568,400

2011

$9,683 (−13.7%)

$270,000 + $298,400

$568,400

2010

$11,223 (−15.8%)

$240,000 + $293,400

$533,400

2009

$13,324 (+4.6%)

$300,000 + $382,400

$682,400

2008

$12,737

$405,756 + $497,727

$903,483

Tax history for 159 Novato St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,373 (+21.1%)

$728,280 + $830,655

$1,558,935

2024

$20,953 (+2.8%)

$714,000 + $814,368

$1,528,368

2023

$20,376 (+4.7%)

$574,155 + $612,870

$1,187,025

2022

$19,460 (+1.4%)

$562,899 + $600,855

$1,163,754

2021

$19,198 (+0.7%)

$551,864 + $589,075

$1,140,939

2020

$19,060 (+6.2%)

$541,044 + $577,525

$1,118,569

2019

$17,953 (+0.9%)

$535,500 + $571,608

$1,107,108

2018

$17,800 (+11.0%)

$468,382 + $574,548

$1,042,930

2017

$16,034 (+3.9%)

$395,000 + $503,400

$898,400

2016

$15,436 (+7.8%)

$395,000 + $503,400

$898,400

2015

$14,323 (+14.5%)

$395,000 + $478,400

$873,400

2014

$12,514 (+14.3%)

$330,000 + $368,400

$698,400

2013

$10,950 (+2.3%)

$330,000 + $368,400

$698,400

2012

$10,701 (+10.5%)

$270,000 + $298,400

$568,400

2011

$9,683 (−13.7%)

$270,000 + $298,400

$568,400

2010

$11,223 (−15.8%)

$240,000 + $293,400

$533,400

2009

$13,324 (+4.6%)

$300,000 + $382,400

$682,400

2008

$12,737

$405,756 + $497,727

$903,483

*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
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,915 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1964

Sq. Ft.

3,831

Year built

1962

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Marin County

APN

008-190-09

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

HR1.5

Multifamily Residential Districts - High-Density

The high-density residential districts provide opportunities for high-density multifamily residential development.; High-density multifamily residential districts are included in the high-density residential land use category with densities ranging from 1,000 sq ft to 1,800 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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Total # of Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: 4-7 Cars

Interior

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Flooring: Carpet

Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 2
Unit 1 Parking Spaces: 1

Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 # of Parking Spaces: 1

Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 # of Parking Spaces: 1

Unit 4 Information
Unit 4 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 4 # of Parking Spaces: 1

Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 4

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 3,831

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Balcony/Patio

Pool Information
Pool Features: Outdoor Pool

Property Information
Living Area: 3831
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
Year Built: 1962

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 1915
Lot Size Area: 0.04
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.04

Utilities

Utility Information
Separate Meter: Electric, Gas

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s)

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Pool

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,831
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1,915 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Marin County
APN: 008-190-09

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

San Pedro Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

2/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 85° 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

San Rafael, CA • 94901

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Home values near 159 Novato St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Novato Street Unit 3, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$456,623
78 Novato Street Unit 33, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$687,731

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Novato Street Unit 17, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$690,701
78 Novato Street Unit 34, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$685,917

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Novato Street Unit 25, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$686,941
155 Novato Street, San Rafael, CA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3885 Sq. Ft.	$1,384,205

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