Off market apr 2024 for $1.9M

$2,050,526

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,248/mo

•

2,824

sq ft

17 Hillside Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Nestled in the prestigious West End neighborhood, this impeccably designed split-level contemporary residence epitomizes sophistication and luxury. Built in 1995, its terraced architecture seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape. Privacy abounds in this meticulously designed property. The flexible floorplan features a spacious great room, formal living area, family room, dining space, and modern kitchen. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, and multiple fireplaces enhance the allure. The upgraded kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, Caesar stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and bar seating for three. Three large bedrooms and three full baths include an upper-level primary suite with an indulgent spa-like bathroom and access to a private hot tub with stunning views. French doors lead to an outdoor sanctuary with a generous patio and meticulously landscaped yard, perfect for al fresco dining. Centrally located near schools, downtown San Rafael & San Anselmo shopping and dining districts, wine country, HWY 101, and striking scenic hiking & biking trails. This home epitomizes refined living in Marin County.

Single-familyProperty Type

1995Year Built

10,799 sq ftLot Size

$726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christine Christiansen •DRE #01393098 • Engel & Volkers Mill Valley

•415-259-7133 (agent)

•christine.c@compass.com (agent)

Bought with Bitsa Freeman •DRE #01143971 • Boulevard Real Estate

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•Source:BAREIS #324015654

Redfin Estimate

$2,050,526

$101K since sold in April 2024$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($2.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,715,000
A
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,650,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,392 sq ft
116 Maywood Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$1,510,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,304 sq ft
17 Redwood Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
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D
4 beds2.5 baths2,784 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$1,455,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,472 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$2,328,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,262 sq ft
12 Longwood Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901

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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

102.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 17 Hillside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$27,173 (+2.2%)

$1,092,420 + $936,360

$2,028,780

2025

$26,592 (+113.0%)

$1,092,420 + $936,360

$2,028,780

2024

$12,485 (+1.9%)

$1,071,000 + $918,000

$1,989,000

2023

$12,257 (+5.7%)

$284,998 + $574,729

$859,727

2022

$11,599 (+1.6%)

$279,410 + $563,461

$842,871

2021

$11,412 (+1.1%)

$273,932 + $552,414

$826,346

2020

$11,292 (+4.7%)

$268,562 + $541,584

$810,146

2019

$10,787 (+1.0%)

$265,809 + $536,032

$801,841

2018

$10,679 (+3.9%)

$260,597 + $525,523

$786,120

2017

$10,275 (+3.5%)

$250,481 + $505,122

$755,603

2016

$9,930 (+4.6%)

$250,481 + $505,122

$755,603

2015

$9,489 (+4.3%)

$245,570 + $495,219

$740,789

2014

$9,096 (+0.2%)

$237,146 + $478,230

$715,376

2013

$9,081 (+3.9%)

$237,146 + $478,230

$715,376

2012

$8,744 (+1.7%)

$236,075 + $476,071

$712,146

2011

$8,596 (+1.1%)

$231,446 + $466,736

$698,182

2010

$8,503 (+1.2%)

$226,908 + $457,585

$684,493

2009

$8,401 (+4.1%)

$225,212 + $454,165

$679,377

2008

$8,071

$225,748 + $455,246

$680,994

Tax history for 17 Hillside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$27,173 (+2.2%)

$1,092,420 + $936,360

$2,028,780

2025

$26,592 (+113.0%)

$1,092,420 + $936,360

$2,028,780

2024

$12,485 (+1.9%)

$1,071,000 + $918,000

$1,989,000

2023

$12,257 (+5.7%)

$284,998 + $574,729

$859,727

2022

$11,599 (+1.6%)

$279,410 + $563,461

$842,871

2021

$11,412 (+1.1%)

$273,932 + $552,414

$826,346

2020

$11,292 (+4.7%)

$268,562 + $541,584

$810,146

2019

$10,787 (+1.0%)

$265,809 + $536,032

$801,841

2018

$10,679 (+3.9%)

$260,597 + $525,523

$786,120

2017

$10,275 (+3.5%)

$250,481 + $505,122

$755,603

2016

$9,930 (+4.6%)

$250,481 + $505,122

$755,603

2015

$9,489 (+4.3%)

$245,570 + $495,219

$740,789

2014

$9,096 (+0.2%)

$237,146 + $478,230

$715,376

2013

$9,081 (+3.9%)

$237,146 + $478,230

$715,376

2012

$8,744 (+1.7%)

$236,075 + $476,071

$712,146

2011

$8,596 (+1.1%)

$231,446 + $466,736

$698,182

2010

$8,503 (+1.2%)

$226,908 + $457,585

$684,493

2009

$8,401 (+4.1%)

$225,212 + $454,165

$679,377

2008

$8,071

$225,748 + $455,246

$680,994

*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

10,800 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

2,824

Year built

1995

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

012-093-02

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

R1A

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.

Zone overlays

Hillside Development Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space

Mar 13, 2024 • Final

Building

Perform a retroactive bathroom remodel and work on a deck and hot tub.

Bathroom

Pool and hot tub

Remodel

Sep 26, 2022 • Final

Mechanical residential

Remove and replace the existing forced air unit and install a new air conditioning system.

HVAC

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: Enclosed
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 3
Fireplace Features: Den, Double Sided, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Storage Area(s)
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Upper Floor
Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
# of Stories: 3

Room Information
Basement: Partial
Kitchen Features: Island
Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Lower Level: Garage
Upper Level: Bedroom(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Full
Roof: Composition

Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No

Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 10,799
Lot Size Acres: 0.2479
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Landscape Back, Low Maintenance, Private

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

School Information
School District County: Marin
Elementary School District: San Rafael City Schools

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,824
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Marin County
APN: 012-093-02

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Sun Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

Terra Linda High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

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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

2/10 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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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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$1.95M – $2.36M

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Home values near 17 Hillside Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Hillside Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2796 Sq. Ft.	$1,709,211
30 Hillside Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$1,521,082

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Hillside Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2008 Sq. Ft.	$1,619,308
41 Hillside Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$1,985,589

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Hillside Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2163 Sq. Ft.	$1,772,735
40 Hillside Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2616 Sq. Ft.	$1,768,440

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