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$1,025,505

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2 ba

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2,312

sq ft

172 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

172 Picnic Ave is a 2,312 square foot multi-family home on a 6,903 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $1,025,505.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1909Year Built

6,903 sq ftLot Size

$444Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,025,505

$49K since October

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This home's estimate is 27.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,085,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths2,218 sq ft
44 - 46 Martens Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,450,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,815 sq ft
10 Pleasant Ln, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$1,500,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,916 sq ft
114 Bungalow Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,955,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,324 sq ft
32 Bayview St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$1,450,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,025 sq ft
51 Martens Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$1,095,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,842 sq ft
106-108 Treanor St, San Rafael, CA 94901

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$970,666

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated October 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

Recently sold homes

104

13 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 9 HRS AGO
$1,850,000
3 beds2 baths2,062 sq ft
41 Bryn Mawr Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
OPEN SAT, 1:30PM TO 4PM
$799,950
3 beds2 baths1,711 sq ft
820 Mission Ave #9, San Rafael, CA 94901
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
$3,200,000
6 beds3.5 baths4,067 sq ft
17 Edgewood Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
$1,150,000
3 beds2 baths1,413 sq ft
31 Knight Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,150,000
5 beds3 baths2,632 sq ft
40 - 44 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
EARLY ACCESS
$1,199,000
2 beds2 baths1,457 sq ft
20 Marin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
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Sale history for 172 Picnic Ave

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,375 (+2.9%)

$69,307 + $138,037

$207,344

2025

$6,195 (+8.9%)

$69,307 + $138,037

$207,344

2024

$5,688 (+4.7%)

$67,948 + $135,331

$203,279

2023

$5,433 (+3.4%)

$66,616 + $132,677

$199,293

2022

$5,252 (+1.4%)

$65,310 + $130,076

$195,386

2021

$5,180 (+1.7%)

$64,029 + $127,526

$191,555

2020

$5,095 (+6.4%)

$62,774 + $125,026

$187,800

2019

$4,787 (+0.9%)

$62,123 + $123,735

$185,858

2018

$4,744 (+2.5%)

$60,905 + $121,309

$182,214

2017

$4,627 (+3.7%)

$58,540 + $116,599

$175,139

2016

$4,460 (+4.4%)

$58,540 + $116,599

$175,139

2015

$4,273 (+5.7%)

$57,392 + $114,313

$171,705

2014

$4,044 (+2.6%)

$55,423 + $110,390

$165,813

2013

$3,941 (+5.2%)

$55,423 + $110,390

$165,813

2012

$3,747 (+1.3%)

$55,173 + $109,892

$165,065

2011

$3,701 (+1.1%)

$54,091 + $107,738

$161,829

2010

$3,661 (+5.1%)

$53,031 + $105,626

$158,657

2009

$3,484 (+5.8%)

$52,635 + $104,837

$157,472

2008

$3,294

$52,760 + $105,086

$157,846

Tax history for 172 Picnic Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,375 (+2.9%)

$69,307 + $138,037

$207,344

2025

$6,195 (+8.9%)

$69,307 + $138,037

$207,344

2024

$5,688 (+4.7%)

$67,948 + $135,331

$203,279

2023

$5,433 (+3.4%)

$66,616 + $132,677

$199,293

2022

$5,252 (+1.4%)

$65,310 + $130,076

$195,386

2021

$5,180 (+1.7%)

$64,029 + $127,526

$191,555

2020

$5,095 (+6.4%)

$62,774 + $125,026

$187,800

2019

$4,787 (+0.9%)

$62,123 + $123,735

$185,858

2018

$4,744 (+2.5%)

$60,905 + $121,309

$182,214

2017

$4,627 (+3.7%)

$58,540 + $116,599

$175,139

2016

$4,460 (+4.4%)

$58,540 + $116,599

$175,139

2015

$4,273 (+5.7%)

$57,392 + $114,313

$171,705

2014

$4,044 (+2.6%)

$55,423 + $110,390

$165,813

2013

$3,941 (+5.2%)

$55,423 + $110,390

$165,813

2012

$3,747 (+1.3%)

$55,173 + $109,892

$165,065

2011

$3,701 (+1.1%)

$54,091 + $107,738

$161,829

2010

$3,661 (+5.1%)

$53,031 + $105,626

$158,657

2009

$3,484 (+5.8%)

$52,635 + $104,837

$157,472

2008

$3,294

$52,760 + $105,086

$157,846

*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

Duplex Residential District

The duplex residential district provides opportunities for single-family and duplex residential development. As a transitional area between single-family and multifamily districts, an intent of the district is to maintain the design character of single-family districts.; The duplex residential district is included in the medium-density residential land use category with a density of 2,500 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

Feb 3, 2025 • Final

Electric

Upgrade the main electrical service panel on a residential building.

Electrical

Nov 5, 2018 • Final

Encroachment

Replace the copper gas service line.

Gas

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

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,312
Building Sq. Ft: 2,312
# of Units: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 340

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,903
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.1585
County Use Description: MULTI FAMILY RESID

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,312
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,903 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Marin County
APN: 013-123-07

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Laurel Dell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.0mi

8/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° 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

San Rafael, CA • 94901

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Sun exposure

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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Estimated sale price

$975,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 172 Picnic Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
167 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$964,223
173 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$1,136,742
162 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1798 Sq. Ft.	$1,168,802
168 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$1,275,864
248 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1270 Sq. Ft.	$926,048
246 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$1,096,534
257 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2221 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,791

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2033 Sq. Ft.	$1,292,336
171 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 810 Sq. Ft.	$830,517
163 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2272 Sq. Ft.	$1,379,582
174 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2199 Sq. Ft.	$1,417,100
20 Roberts Ave, San Rafael, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 844 Sq. Ft.	$510,085
15 Glen Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$931,821
7 Glen Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1110 Sq. Ft.	$988,463

Address	Redfin Estimate
203 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3191 Sq. Ft.	—
211 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1897 Sq. Ft.	$1,306,888
175 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1118 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,421
207 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1544 Sq. Ft.	$1,429,601
244 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2183 Sq. Ft.	$1,111,779
265 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2049 Sq. Ft.	$1,560,620
30 Roberts Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1359 Sq. Ft.	$954,730

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Sale history for 172 Picnic Ave

Tax history for 172 Picnic Ave

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