Soul. Setting. Style. Find the trifecta at 166 Alpine Street. Grounded yet effortlessly bohemian, this special retreat in San Rafael's sought-after Sun Valley neighborhood features three spacious bedrooms and two updated baths. A few doors from Sun Valley Park on a popular cul-de-sac, mere steps from local favorite Andy's Market, and minutes from the vibrant West End, your personal oasis awaits amongst this beloved community. It's a home with soul, where everyday moments feel a little more meaningful. Verdant valley hillsides and lovingly cultivated landscaping create a stunning green backdrop from every window. Whether unwinding at home or entertaining friends, the seamless indoor-outdoor flow invites you to slow down, settle in and stay awhile. Sway in the hammock, soak in the hot tub, dine beneath the lights and linger over the warm evenings for which this special corner of Marin is renowned. A dream setting for the urban-farm enthusiast, the property is filled with mature plantings, including Concord and green table grapevines and several lemon, fig, apricot, olive and plum trees. At 166 Alpine Street, the seasons unfold in the garden, offering something new to gather, savor and share throughout the year. Thoughtfully updated, the kitchen and baths blend rustic warmth with modern function. The versatile floor plan also features a lofted area, expansive built-ins and an integrated desk for a dedicated office where valley views create an inspiring work-from-home setting. The attached garage offers even more flexibility as a second workspace, home gym, maker space or additional storage. A newer roof provides added comfort and peace of mind. Breathe in the fresh morning air beneath a canopy of greenery, with neighborhood favorites around the block including The Studio, Red Dragon Yoga, Pink Owl Coffee, Pond Farm Brewery, Sabor A Mexico, Betzy's Tacos, Johnny Doughnuts, and the new Alioto's Focacceria. Sun Valley brings together sunshine, connection and convenience, with easy access to downtown San Rafael and San Anselmo, the 101 for commuting or heading to wine country, world-class hiking and cycling trails, boutiques and restaurants. Some homes simply check the boxes. Others draw you in and stay with you. 166 Alpine Street is one of those homes you simply have to experience. See you there.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
$1,250Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by April Smith•DRE #02030919• Compass
•415-529-8212 (agent)
•april.smith@compass.com (agent)
Bought with The Marks Realty Group•DRE #01447489• Compass
Est. $4,395 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 166 Alpine St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326066014
Aug 19, 2026
Sold
$1,760,166
$1,250/sq ft
Aug 7, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 4, 2026
Listed
$1,299,000
$923/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 26, 2010
Sold
$480,000
$341/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 1985
Sold
$130,000
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1978
Sold
$74,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,159 (+4.5%)
$509,620 + $152,420
$662,040
2024
$9,725 (+2.1%)
$499,629 + $149,433
$649,062
2023
$9,526 (+5.5%)
$489,836 + $146,504
$636,340
2022
$9,032 (+1.6%)
$480,234 + $143,631
$623,865
2021
$8,890 (+1.2%)
$470,819 + $140,815
$611,634
2020
$8,782 (+3.7%)
$461,588 + $138,055
$599,643
2019
$8,470 (+1.0%)
$456,857 + $136,640
$593,497
2018
$8,384 (+8.4%)
$447,903 + $133,962
$581,865
2017
$7,736 (+3.6%)
$430,517 + $99,350
$529,867
2016
$7,469 (+4.6%)
$430,517 + $99,350
$529,867
2015
$7,142 (+4.4%)
$422,077 + $97,402
$519,479
2014
$6,838 (+0.4%)
$407,596 + $94,060
$501,656
2013
$6,808 (+4.0%)
$407,596 + $94,060
$501,656
2012
$6,548 (+1.7%)
$405,756 + $93,636
$499,392
2011
$6,440 (+63.8%)
$397,800 + $91,800
$489,600
2010
$3,932 (+4.9%)
$390,000 + $90,000
$480,000
2009
$3,748 (+4.7%)
$87,722 + $164,857
$252,579
2008
$3,581
$87,931 + $165,249
$253,180
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,860 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
010-064-05
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R5
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
Jul 8, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Install a tankless water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
May 18, 2021 • Final
Electric online
Upgrade the main electrical service.
Electrical
Electric meter
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.