Google street view image for 1840 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Off market oct 2006 for $759K

$1,078,974

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,221/mo

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1,303

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1840 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

1840 5th Ave is a 1,303 square foot house on a 4,860 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 24, 2006 for $759,000. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $1,078,974.

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

4,860 sq ftLot Size

$828Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,078,974

$320K since sold in October 2006$12K since September

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This home's estimate is 12.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 5 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
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C
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D
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E
2 beds2 baths1,239 sq ft
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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.2%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

8 days MoM

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11 MoM

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Sale history for 1840 5th Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,595 (+2.3%)

$655,905 + $381,245

$1,037,150

2024

$13,295 (+1.7%)

$643,046 + $373,770

$1,016,816

2023

$13,075 (+6.0%)

$630,441 + $366,444

$996,885

2022

$12,340 (+1.6%)

$618,081 + $359,259

$977,340

2021

$12,151 (+0.4%)

$605,966 + $352,217

$958,183

2020

$12,098 (−1.3%)

$594,086 + $345,312

$939,398

2019

$12,261 (+1.0%)

$587,995 + $341,772

$929,767

2018

$12,139 (+6.8%)

$576,470 + $335,073

$911,543

2017

$11,371 (+7.1%)

$531,000 + $319,000

$850,000

2016

$10,619 (+10.4%)

$531,000 + $319,000

$850,000

2015

$9,621 (+8.7%)

$500,518 + $300,311

$800,829

2014

$8,852 (+8.3%)

$433,125 + $259,875

$693,000

2013

$8,174 (+3.1%)

$433,125 + $259,875

$693,000

2012

$7,929 (−4.3%)

$393,750 + $236,250

$630,000

2011

$8,287 (+0.4%)

$394,212 + $229,135

$623,347

2010

$8,250 (−3.9%)

$414,960 + $241,195

$656,155

2009

$8,583 (−7.6%)

$414,960 + $241,195

$656,155

2008

$9,286

$436,800 + $253,890

$690,690

Tax history for 1840 5th Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,595 (+2.3%)

$655,905 + $381,245

$1,037,150

2024

$13,295 (+1.7%)

$643,046 + $373,770

$1,016,816

2023

$13,075 (+6.0%)

$630,441 + $366,444

$996,885

2022

$12,340 (+1.6%)

$618,081 + $359,259

$977,340

2021

$12,151 (+0.4%)

$605,966 + $352,217

$958,183

2020

$12,098 (−1.3%)

$594,086 + $345,312

$939,398

2019

$12,261 (+1.0%)

$587,995 + $341,772

$929,767

2018

$12,139 (+6.8%)

$576,470 + $335,073

$911,543

2017

$11,371 (+7.1%)

$531,000 + $319,000

$850,000

2016

$10,619 (+10.4%)

$531,000 + $319,000

$850,000

2015

$9,621 (+8.7%)

$500,518 + $300,311

$800,829

2014

$8,852 (+8.3%)

$433,125 + $259,875

$693,000

2013

$8,174 (+3.1%)

$433,125 + $259,875

$693,000

2012

$7,929 (−4.3%)

$393,750 + $236,250

$630,000

2011

$8,287 (+0.4%)

$394,212 + $229,135

$623,347

2010

$8,250 (−3.9%)

$414,960 + $241,195

$656,155

2009

$8,583 (−7.6%)

$414,960 + $241,195

$656,155

2008

$9,286

$436,800 + $253,890

$690,690

*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

Apr 29, 2022 • Final

Encroachment online

Complete the restoration of an emergency leak repair.

Gas

Apr 4, 2022 • Final

Encroachment online

Replace the sewer line from the house to the sidewalk.

Plumbing

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 Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FORBES ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,303
Building Sq. Ft: 1,303
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PART OF LOT 26

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 216

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,860
Legal Lot Number: 26
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.1116
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,303
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,860 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Marin County
APN: 010-185-23

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 • 1.1mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

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

San Rafael, CA • 94901

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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

$1.03M – $1.24M

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Home values near 1840 5th Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1844 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1004 Sq. Ft.	$935,488
1818 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2317 Sq. Ft.	$1,323,973

Address	Redfin Estimate
1859 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2442 Sq. Ft.	$1,533,612
1902 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1964 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,853

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