Duplex in the coveted Sun Valley area of San Rafael. The front unit has the romantic feel of a country cottage, complete with a front porch, picket fence, and wrap-around garden. It is ideally suited for an owner-user and features two bedrooms, a living room, a brick fireplace, and updated flooring. Large country kitchen with a gas range. Full bath with shower over tub. Basement laundry room plus ample storage. The rear unit is a one-bedroom with yard & a private porch - vacant. Rents: Front unit $2,800 and eligible for a rent increase. the ack unit was rented at $2,500.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
5,750 sq ftLot Size
$634Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Burke•DRE #00454938• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-464-9300 (agent)
•mburke@marinapartments.com (agent)
Listed by Pamela Burke•DRE #02156257• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-424-9835 (agent)
•pburke@marinapartments.com (agent)
Bought with Michael Burke•DRE #00454938• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Pamela Burke•DRE #02156257• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-424-9835 (agent)
Source:BAREIS #324071577
Redfin Estimate
$1,132,351
$126K since sold in April 2025$15K since August
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This home's estimate is 15.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.
Duplex in the coveted Sun Valley area of San Rafael. The front unit has the romantic feel of a country cottage, complete with a front porch, picket fence, and wrap-around garden. It is ideally suited for an owner-user and features two bedrooms, a living room, a brick fireplace, and updated flooring. Large country kitchen with a gas range. Full bath with shower over tub. Basement laundry room plus ample storage. The rear unit is a one-bedroom with yard & a private porch - vacant. Rents: Front unit $2,800 and eligible for a rent increase. the ack unit was rented at $2,500.
BAREIS #324036599
Jun 21, 2024
Price Changed
*
May 14, 2024
Listed
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BAREIS #324036597
Jun 21, 2024
Price Changed
*
May 14, 2024
Listed
*
BAREIS #323016365
Apr 21, 2023
Sold
$985,000
$551/sq ft
Apr 6, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2023
Contingent
—
Mar 30, 2023
Listed
$950,000
$532/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81052143
Feb 18, 2011
Sold
$500,000
$280/sq ft
Dec 28, 2010
Pending
—
Oct 28, 2010
Listed
$525,000
$294/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2005
Sold
$815,000
$456/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 3, 1987
Sold
$148,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1987
Sold
$148,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1980
Sold
$130,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,358 (+0.2%)
$566,100 + $460,047
$1,026,147
2024
$15,328 (+29.2%)
$525,000 + $450,000
$975,000
2023
$11,863 (+5.1%)
$642,600 + $362,100
$1,004,700
2022
$11,286 (+1.5%)
$407,119 + $321,617
$728,736
2021
$11,118 (+1.0%)
$399,137 + $315,311
$714,448
2020
$11,004 (+3.6%)
$391,311 + $309,129
$700,440
2019
$10,625 (+0.9%)
$387,300 + $305,960
$693,260
2018
$10,529 (+3.5%)
$379,709 + $299,963
$679,672
2017
$10,172 (+17.0%)
$364,969 + $288,320
$653,289
2016
$8,695 (+4.6%)
$364,969 + $288,320
$653,289
2015
$8,316 (+4.8%)
$254,328 + $286,796
$541,124
2014
$7,935 (+1.0%)
$245,603 + $276,956
$522,559
2013
$7,858 (+5.8%)
$245,603 + $276,956
$522,559
2012
$7,424
$244,494 + $275,706
$520,200
2011
$7,421 (−6.4%)
$235,000 + $265,000
$500,000
2010
$7,929 (−15.4%)
$235,000 + $265,000
$500,000
2009
$9,374 (−13.9%)
$235,000 + $315,000
$550,000
2008
$10,889
$385,000 + $315,000
$700,000
Tax history for 1832 5th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,358 (+0.2%)
$566,100 + $460,047
$1,026,147
2024
$15,328 (+29.2%)
$525,000 + $450,000
$975,000
2023
$11,863 (+5.1%)
$642,600 + $362,100
$1,004,700
2022
$11,286 (+1.5%)
$407,119 + $321,617
$728,736
2021
$11,118 (+1.0%)
$399,137 + $315,311
$714,448
2020
$11,004 (+3.6%)
$391,311 + $309,129
$700,440
2019
$10,625 (+0.9%)
$387,300 + $305,960
$693,260
2018
$10,529 (+3.5%)
$379,709 + $299,963
$679,672
2017
$10,172 (+17.0%)
$364,969 + $288,320
$653,289
2016
$8,695 (+4.6%)
$364,969 + $288,320
$653,289
2015
$8,316 (+4.8%)
$254,328 + $286,796
$541,124
2014
$7,935 (+1.0%)
$245,603 + $276,956
$522,559
2013
$7,858 (+5.8%)
$245,603 + $276,956
$522,559
2012
$7,424
$244,494 + $275,706
$520,200
2011
$7,421 (−6.4%)
$235,000 + $265,000
$500,000
2010
$7,929 (−15.4%)
$235,000 + $265,000
$500,000
2009
$9,374 (−13.9%)
$235,000 + $315,000
$550,000
2008
$10,889
$385,000 + $315,000
$700,000
*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
DR
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
Jun 3, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace an existing water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Mar 30, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Replace a water heater with a new unit including safety upgrades.
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor/wall Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,787
Building Sq. Ft: 1,787
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,750
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.132
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: MULTI FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,787
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,750 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Marin County
APN: 010-185-21
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 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 • 1.0mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 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
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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
$1.08M – $1.30M
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