169 Novato St is a 3,967 square foot multi-family home on a 1,983 square foot lot with 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 28, 2000 for $450,000. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $1,451,241.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
1,983 sq ftLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,451,241
$1.0M since sold in January 2000$34K since August
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This home's estimate is 39.4% lower than the average sale price ($2.40M) 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
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
Jul 1, 2024 • Final
Encroachment online
Perform maintenance on overhead electrical lines.
Electrical
Jan 11, 2024 • Final
Encroachment online
Replace utility poles and transformers.
Electrical
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
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EAST SAN RAFAEL
Living Sq. Ft: 3,967
Building Sq. Ft: 3,967
# of Units: 4
Legal Description: MAP 12 PG 58 UNIT 2 LOT A-C
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,983
Legal Lot Number: 3-6
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.0455
County Use Description: MULTI FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,967
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1,983 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Marin County
APN: 008-190-02
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
San Pedro Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.67M
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