173 Terrace Ave is a 882 square foot house on a 7,750 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $891,905.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
7,750 sq ftLot Size
$1,011Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$891,905
$6,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 21.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,369 (+9.1%)
$27,812 + $46,568
$74,380
2024
$2,171 (+5.7%)
$27,267 + $45,654
$72,921
2023
$2,055 (+2.9%)
$26,732 + $44,759
$71,491
2022
$1,998 (+1.2%)
$26,208 + $43,882
$70,090
2021
$1,975 (+0.3%)
$25,694 + $43,022
$68,716
2020
$1,969 (+5.9%)
$25,191 + $42,178
$67,369
2019
$1,860 (+0.5%)
$24,932 + $41,746
$66,678
2018
$1,850 (+1.9%)
$24,444 + $40,927
$65,371
2017
$1,816 (+4.6%)
$23,495 + $39,338
$62,833
2016
$1,736 (+4.1%)
$23,495 + $39,338
$62,833
2015
$1,667 (+6.2%)
$23,034 + $38,567
$61,601
2014
$1,569 (+2.9%)
$22,238 + $37,239
$59,477
2013
$1,524 (+5.5%)
$22,238 + $37,239
$59,477
2012
$1,445 (+0.8%)
$22,138 + $37,071
$59,209
2011
$1,434 (+0.7%)
$21,704 + $36,345
$58,049
2010
$1,424 (+7.2%)
$21,278 + $35,632
$56,910
2009
$1,328 (−12.5%)
$21,119 + $35,366
$56,485
2008
$1,518
$21,170 + $35,450
$56,620
Tax history for 173 Terrace Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,369 (+9.1%)
$27,812 + $46,568
$74,380
2024
$2,171 (+5.7%)
$27,267 + $45,654
$72,921
2023
$2,055 (+2.9%)
$26,732 + $44,759
$71,491
2022
$1,998 (+1.2%)
$26,208 + $43,882
$70,090
2021
$1,975 (+0.3%)
$25,694 + $43,022
$68,716
2020
$1,969 (+5.9%)
$25,191 + $42,178
$67,369
2019
$1,860 (+0.5%)
$24,932 + $41,746
$66,678
2018
$1,850 (+1.9%)
$24,444 + $40,927
$65,371
2017
$1,816 (+4.6%)
$23,495 + $39,338
$62,833
2016
$1,736 (+4.1%)
$23,495 + $39,338
$62,833
2015
$1,667 (+6.2%)
$23,034 + $38,567
$61,601
2014
$1,569 (+2.9%)
$22,238 + $37,239
$59,477
2013
$1,524 (+5.5%)
$22,238 + $37,239
$59,477
2012
$1,445 (+0.8%)
$22,138 + $37,071
$59,209
2011
$1,434 (+0.7%)
$21,704 + $36,345
$58,049
2010
$1,424 (+7.2%)
$21,278 + $35,632
$56,910
2009
$1,328 (−12.5%)
$21,119 + $35,366
$56,485
2008
$1,518
$21,170 + $35,450
$56,620
*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
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
Nov 10, 2025 • Final
Electric
Increase the electrical panel service to 200 amps.
Electrical
Feb 8, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a water heater in the same location.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAN RAFAEL HEIGHTS 02
Living Sq. Ft: 882
Building Sq. Ft: 882
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: MAP 4 PG 6 LOT 97
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 310
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,750
Legal Lot Number: 97
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.1779
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 882
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Marin County
APN: 012-016-12
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sun Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Terra Linda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$848,000 – $1.03M
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