Off market jun 2025 for $950K

$947,030

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,207/mo

•

1,649

sq ft

16 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Gerstle Park Neighborhood Home with Detached Cottage Welcome to this charming property in Gerstle Park, featuring a main home and a detached cottage. The main residence offers a lovely front yard, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a spacious kitchen that opens to a bright dining area. The back cottage includes 1 bedroom, 1 bath, an attached garage with loft storage, laundry hookups and off-street parking. Zoned for multi-family use with separate PG&E meters. Live in one unit and rent out the other or keep as an investment property. Currently tenant occupied. Located just blocks from downtown, Highway 101, SMART Train, and the bus depot, this home is nestled in a charming, walkable neighborhood with nearby attractions like the Panama Hotel, Armida's Bakery, Marin Bocce, and Albert Park. Gerstle Park is home to one of Marin's best annual music events, Porch Fest. Dozens of acts will be walkable from your front door in mid-September. This property presents an exceptional opportunity to own in the heart of Marin! 24+ hour notice needed to schedule a viewing.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

5,663 sq ftLot Size

$574Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Julie Scripps •DRE #02118960 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-299-9113 (agent)

•julie.scripps@cbrealty.com (agent)

Bought with Julie Scripps •DRE #02118960 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:BAREIS #325041221

Redfin Estimate

$947,030

$2,970 since sold in June 2025$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 20.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$1,450,000
A
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SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$777,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,369 sq ft
11 San Rafael Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$935,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,598 sq ft
22 Miramar Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$1,500,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,683 sq ft
125 Miramar Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,450,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,815 sq ft
10 Pleasant Ln, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,040,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,522 sq ft
833 Belle Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

4 days MoM

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104

13 MoM

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Sale history for 16 Octavia St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,390 (−2.9%)

$510,000 + $459,000

$969,000

2025

$15,844 (+4.0%)

$510,000 + $459,000

$969,000

2024

$15,235 (+2.3%)

$591,885 + $426,157

$1,018,042

2023

$14,891 (+5.4%)

$580,280 + $417,801

$998,081

2022

$14,127 (+1.5%)

$568,905 + $409,611

$978,516

2021

$13,914 (+0.9%)

$557,750 + $401,580

$959,330

2020

$13,787 (+3.2%)

$546,815 + $393,706

$940,521

2019

$13,365 (+0.9%)

$541,210 + $389,671

$930,881

2018

$13,243 (+3.7%)

$530,600 + $382,032

$912,632

2017

$12,774 (+25.2%)

$510,000 + $367,200

$877,200

2016

$10,200 (+4.6%)

$510,000 + $367,200

$877,200

2015

$9,754 (+4.7%)

$403,856 + $268,202

$672,058

2014

$9,319 (+222.1%)

$390,000 + $259,000

$649,000

2013

$2,894 (+5.8%)

$390,000 + $259,000

$649,000

2012

$2,735 (+1.1%)

$31,844 + $38,813

$70,657

2011

$2,706 (+1.1%)

$31,220 + $38,052

$69,272

2010

$2,676 (+7.1%)

$30,608 + $37,306

$67,914

2009

$2,498 (+6.6%)

$30,380 + $37,027

$67,407

2008

$2,342

$30,452 + $37,116

$67,568

Tax history for 16 Octavia St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,390 (−2.9%)

$510,000 + $459,000

$969,000

2025

$15,844 (+4.0%)

$510,000 + $459,000

$969,000

2024

$15,235 (+2.3%)

$591,885 + $426,157

$1,018,042

2023

$14,891 (+5.4%)

$580,280 + $417,801

$998,081

2022

$14,127 (+1.5%)

$568,905 + $409,611

$978,516

2021

$13,914 (+0.9%)

$557,750 + $401,580

$959,330

2020

$13,787 (+3.2%)

$546,815 + $393,706

$940,521

2019

$13,365 (+0.9%)

$541,210 + $389,671

$930,881

2018

$13,243 (+3.7%)

$530,600 + $382,032

$912,632

2017

$12,774 (+25.2%)

$510,000 + $367,200

$877,200

2016

$10,200 (+4.6%)

$510,000 + $367,200

$877,200

2015

$9,754 (+4.7%)

$403,856 + $268,202

$672,058

2014

$9,319 (+222.1%)

$390,000 + $259,000

$649,000

2013

$2,894 (+5.8%)

$390,000 + $259,000

$649,000

2012

$2,735 (+1.1%)

$31,844 + $38,813

$70,657

2011

$2,706 (+1.1%)

$31,220 + $38,052

$69,272

2010

$2,676 (+7.1%)

$30,608 + $37,306

$67,914

2009

$2,498 (+6.6%)

$30,380 + $37,027

$67,407

2008

$2,342

$30,452 + $37,116

$67,568

*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

5,664 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

1,649

Year built

1945

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Marin County

APN

012-191-17

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

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

May 22, 2025 • Final

Plumbing

Remove and replace a gas water heater located in an outdoor closet.

Plumbing

Water heater

Aug 26, 2024 • Final

Resale

Work on a residential building, specifically a single-family home with a detached second unit adjacent to the garage.

Addition

ADU

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

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Vinyl
Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups
Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units (Total): 2

Unit 1 Information
Type: Apartment
# of Rooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Approx SqFt: 1,149
# of Units: 1

Unit 2 Information
# of Rooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Approx SqFt: 500

Unit 3 Information
# of Units: 1

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Yard Space
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer, Original
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Duplex

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,663
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Source: Not Verified
Lot Features: Landscape Front, Sidewalk

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, DSL Available, Internet Available, TV Antenna
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,649
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,664 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Marin County
APN: 012-191-17

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 • 0.3mi

8/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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, 17 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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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

$900,000 – $1.09M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$1,241,275
41 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1955 Sq. Ft.	$1,055,554
28 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1634 Sq. Ft.	$1,512,296
23 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1828 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,101
21 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$899,625
415 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2431 Sq. Ft.	$1,108,421
17 Bayview St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$1,049,293

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$958,558
32 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1899 Sq. Ft.	$1,063,018
4 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,721
31 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1567 Sq. Ft.	$1,185,298
407 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1272 Sq. Ft.	$1,009,587
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15 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1394 Sq. Ft.	$1,240,375
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11 Bayview St, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$1,109,916
9 Bayview St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1546 Sq. Ft.	$1,265,938

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