Welcome home to 170 Alpine Street, a rare gem nestled in San Rafael's highly sought-after Sun Valley neighborhood. Positioned perfectly on a level cul-de-sac, the beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence offers over 1,862 square feet of thoughtfully expanded living space. Step inside to discover newly refinished hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and fresh interior paint that perfectly complements the property's mid-century charm. The layout boasts a phenomenal indoor-outdoor flow, highlighted by beautiful views of Sun Valley. The exterior is equally impressive, featuring a fenced planting garden in the front, a perfectly level yard with grass, and an outdoor patio complete with a gas grillideal for entertaining or relaxing on warm Marin evenings. Modern convenience meets eco-friendly living with owned solar panels, air conditioning, an EV charger, and a Tesla Powerwall energy storage system. The property also offers immense storage space and a two-car garage. Location is everything, and 170 Alpine Street truly delivers. You are just moments from the coveted Sun Valley Elementary School, and the beloved Sun Valley Park sits right at the end of the cul-de-sac. Just a few blocks away, Andy's Market serves as the ultimate neighborhood hub and hangout. It is a lively gathering spot for parents, a daily destination for kids on bikes and skateboards, and the absolute go-to place for quality deli items and fantastic take-out food. Experience Marin County living at its finest. Don't miss your chance to call 170 Alpine Street home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
4,861 sq ftLot Size
$857Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jason Lewis•DRE #01317682• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Sun Valley, located between Terra Linda and downtown San Rafael, is a residential and hillside San Rafael neighborhood with winding canyon roads and oak-studded open space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sun Valley School campus and the nearby bend of San Anselmo Avenue, where morning drop-offs and dog-walk loops set the daily rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and tucked-away cottages follow the contours of the valley, with trailheads threading into the surrounding ridgelines. The Marinwood Community Center and Pool reads as a local gathering point for laps, classes, and weekend events. Marinwood Market anchors the practical errands, while China Camp State Park frames the outdoor backdrop with bayfront trails and history.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings with open beam accents
Living room fireplace
Attic and storage space
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms total (2 full, 1 partial)
Master bath with tile and shower stall
Jack and Jill bath
Skylight/solar tube in bathroom
Tub with shower over
Kitchen
Granite counters
Built-in gas oven and built-in gas range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Hood over range
Ice maker
Free-standing refrigerator
Gas plumbed
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry area inside
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating and central cooling
Gas heating
Fireplace heating
Solar heating
Exterior features
Covered patio, front porch and back porch with awning
Balcony
Auto sprinklers in front
Garden and landscaped front yard
Located on a cul-de-sac
Wood fencing in back yard
Home design
Single-family residence
One-story layout
Updated/remodeled condition
Parking
Enclosed garage facing front
2-car garage
Total 3 parking spaces
Paved driveway
EV charging
Garage door opener
Construction
Composition roof
Seller-owned photovoltaic solar panels with battery backup
Utilities
Public sewer
Cable available
Battery backup electric
Solar power
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
Apr 13, 2021 • Final
Renewable energy online
Install an energy storage system to provide backup power for the existing electrical system.
Battery
Electrical
Jun 14, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the furnace and ductwork 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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
San Rafael, CA • 94901
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
59
42
61
45
69
48
67
47
72
50
75
52
74
54
80
55
78
55
74
52
62
47
55
44
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in San Rafael. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 170 Alpine St
$1,662,620
$68K over list price of $1.60M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.8M.