Off market feb 2021 for $4.1M

$4,496,417

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $28,497/mo

•

6,760

sq ft

1644 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Built during the Gilded Age, Magnolia House is memorable for its iconic stature & confident roof tops. Refinement typical of early 1900 architecture is expressed through period molding & mullioned windows overlooking magnificent gardens. This spectacular property includes, gorgeous formal living & dining rooms, chefs' kitchen, 2 family rooms, library, game room, pool house and a workshop. The grounds will amaze you w/ fountains, bocce court, fruit grove, vegetable garden, private covered brick patio with outdoor barbecue, plus a large pool.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1903Year Built

0.76 acresLot Size

$665Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Lisa Garaventa •DRE #01399273 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

•415-518-2772 (agent)

•l.garaventa@ggsir.com (agent)

Bought with Chris Backer •DRE #01932001 • Corcoran Icon Properties

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Redfin Estimate

$4,496,417

$307K since sold in February 2021$87K since September

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This home's estimate is 40% higher than the average sale price ($3.21M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 14, 2026
$3,270,000
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B
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SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$3,700,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths4,044 sq ft
1616 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$3,850,000
D
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
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$1,800,000
E
4 beds4 baths2,416 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
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F
5 beds4 baths4,705 sq ft
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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.2%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$175K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 1644 Grand Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$55,035 (+4.0%)

$1,932,105 + $2,410,549

$4,342,654

2024

$52,928 (+1.2%)

$1,894,235 + $2,363,301

$4,257,536

2023

$52,315 (+6.3%)

$1,857,100 + $2,316,971

$4,174,071

2022

$49,211 (+14.9%)

$1,820,700 + $2,271,557

$4,092,257

2021

$42,848 (+0.6%)

$1,785,000 + $2,227,017

$4,012,017

2020

$42,581 (+3.7%)

$1,415,632 + $2,041,641

$3,457,273

2019

$41,049 (+0.9%)

$1,401,123 + $2,020,715

$3,421,838

2018

$40,667 (+4.2%)

$1,373,659 + $1,981,107

$3,354,766

2017

$39,021 (+3.4%)

$1,320,326 + $1,904,189

$3,224,515

2016

$37,740 (+32.5%)

$1,320,326 + $1,904,189

$3,224,515

2015

$28,475 (+4.0%)

$1,294,443 + $1,861,861

$3,156,304

2014

$27,374 (−0.4%)

$1,201,888 + $1,186,211

$2,388,099

2013

$27,480 (+5.6%)

$1,201,888 + $1,186,211

$2,388,099

2012

$26,026 (+49.2%)

$1,196,460 + $1,180,854

$2,377,314

2011

$17,448 (+1.5%)

$1,150,000 + $1,135,000

$2,285,000

2010

$17,190 (+0.5%)

$635,600 + $852,692

$1,488,292

2009

$17,099 (+3.9%)

$630,850 + $846,320

$1,477,170

2008

$16,464

$632,350 + $848,333

$1,480,683

Tax history for 1644 Grand Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$55,035 (+4.0%)

$1,932,105 + $2,410,549

$4,342,654

2024

$52,928 (+1.2%)

$1,894,235 + $2,363,301

$4,257,536

2023

$52,315 (+6.3%)

$1,857,100 + $2,316,971

$4,174,071

2022

$49,211 (+14.9%)

$1,820,700 + $2,271,557

$4,092,257

2021

$42,848 (+0.6%)

$1,785,000 + $2,227,017

$4,012,017

2020

$42,581 (+3.7%)

$1,415,632 + $2,041,641

$3,457,273

2019

$41,049 (+0.9%)

$1,401,123 + $2,020,715

$3,421,838

2018

$40,667 (+4.2%)

$1,373,659 + $1,981,107

$3,354,766

2017

$39,021 (+3.4%)

$1,320,326 + $1,904,189

$3,224,515

2016

$37,740 (+32.5%)

$1,320,326 + $1,904,189

$3,224,515

2015

$28,475 (+4.0%)

$1,294,443 + $1,861,861

$3,156,304

2014

$27,374 (−0.4%)

$1,201,888 + $1,186,211

$2,388,099

2013

$27,480 (+5.6%)

$1,201,888 + $1,186,211

$2,388,099

2012

$26,026 (+49.2%)

$1,196,460 + $1,180,854

$2,377,314

2011

$17,448 (+1.5%)

$1,150,000 + $1,135,000

$2,285,000

2010

$17,190 (+0.5%)

$635,600 + $852,692

$1,488,292

2009

$17,099 (+3.9%)

$630,850 + $846,320

$1,477,170

2008

$16,464

$632,350 + $848,333

$1,480,683

*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

0.59 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

6,760

Year built

1903

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

015-051-47

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

R20

Single-Family Residential District

The single-family residential districts provide opportunities for low-density, detached single-family residential development. Development densities are based on existing development patterns in the area and environmental site constraints. In hillside areas, development shall conform to the hillside development standards and review procedures established in Chapter 14.12, Hillside Development Overlay District.; Single-family residential districts include hillside resource residential land use categories with minimum densities of 2 or more acres for minimum lot sizes; hillside residential and residential estate categories with densities from 20,000 sq ft to 2 acre lot minimums; and low-density residential land use categories with densities ranging from 5,000 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft lot minimums.

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 6
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Skylight/Solar Tube, Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 6

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Radiant

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Hood Over Range
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Piped, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Laundry Features: Inside Room
# of Stories: 3

Room Information
Room Types: Attic, Bonus Room, Guest Quarters, Library, Media Room, Other, Storage, Wine Cellar, Workshop
Dining Room Features: Formal Room, Other
Family Room Features: Deck Attached
Kitchen Features: Island, Slab Counter
Living Room Features: Other
Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Exterior Features: Entry Gate
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition

Pool Information
Pool Features: Built-In, Gas Heat, Pool Cover, Pool House
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: Yes

Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: Yes
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: 2 Houses on Lot

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 32,975
Lot Size Acres: 0.757
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
Other Structures: Gazebo, Storage, Shed(s), Workshop

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,760
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Marin County
APN: 015-051-47

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Coleman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 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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Estimated sale price

$4.27M – $5.17M

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Home values near 1644 Grand Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1664 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2527 Sq. Ft.	$1,815,127
1634 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2013 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,718

Address	Redfin Estimate
1610 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2295 Sq. Ft.	$2,051,784
1630 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2198 Sq. Ft.	$1,475,584

Address	Redfin Estimate
1616 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4044 Sq. Ft.	$3,603,231
1654 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4335 Sq. Ft.	$3,759,978

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