This beautifully updated single-level residence was thoughtfully designed for comfortable living, offering an easy floor plan, light-filled living spaces, and an incredible backyard. Situated in the desirable Sun Valley neighborhood of San Rafael, 173 Solano is perfectly appointed for an easy lifestyle, offering the ultimate in convenience just a block from the popular Andy's Market and Sun Valley Park, and minutes from vibrant downtown San Rafael. The bright and airy living room and dining area features hardwood floors, crown molding, a gas fireplace, and recessed lighting. The stylish and updated kitchen features a peninsula with counter seating, quartz countertops, chic pendant lights, a skylight, white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The light-filled primary suite features carpeting, a skylight, great closet space, and sliding glass doors opening to the entertainment deck. The guest bedroom features hardwood floors and sliding glass doors opening to the outdoors. Full bathroom with shower/tub combo. The outdoor living spaces are an entertainer's dream, featuring a sunny backyard with a redwood entertainment deck, multiple seating areas, manicured landscaping, and mature trees. Attached one-car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4,678 sq ftLot Size
$1,185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Shana Rohde-Lynch•DRE #01079806• Compass
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4,680 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
944
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
010-066-05
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Feb 10, 2026 • Final
Re siding
Roofing
Jul 23, 2025 • Final
Building
Obtain a retroactive permit for a bathroom remodel to retile the shower.
Bathroom
Remodel
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: 3
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Outside Access
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Hood Over Range, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Formal Entry, Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: In Garage
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Room Types: Baths Other, Kitchen, Living Room, Possible Guest