Off market nov 2021 for $1.7M

$1,458,035

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,999/mo

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2,312

sq ft

1959 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Prime location and walking distance to downtown San Rafael,Sun Valley neighborhood.Two remodeled units with over $400k put into the home. Upstairs unit has marble kitchen counter tops with a gas stove, has heated floors and marble in the primary bathroom, and custom closet systems. Large backyard and 2 car garage, newly expanded / remodeled front deck and back deck. Comes with a brand new mini split HVAC in upstairs. Downstairs unit is remodeled with 2 beds, 1 bath with a large sundeck and backyard and front yard, dedicated parking space. Brand new solar panels paid off for the new owner, and Tesla battery pack for the upstairs unit, free electricity, and charge your Tesla in the garage. Approved ADU up to 550 living square feet. Brand new roof. LED lights throughout both unit. Custom cabinets in upstairs kitchen. New windows and doors. Irrigation and landscaped. Custom storage system in garage. Washer dryer in both units. This place is immaculate!!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

6,599 sq ftLot Size

$631Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael Jackson •DRE #01513285 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-483-6009 (agent)

•jacksonsspot@aol.com (agent)

Bought with Katherine Higgins •DRE #00942916 • Berkshire Hathaway

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•Source:BAREIS #321098200

Redfin Estimate

$1,458,035

$302K since sold in November 2021$29K since September

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This home's estimate is 16.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.74M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,185,000
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SOLD MAY 20, 2026
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B
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SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,620,000
C
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D
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,700,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,078 sq ft
1 Hilldale Dr, San Anselmo, CA 94960
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$1,363,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,180 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

102.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 1959 5th Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,912 (+2.3%)

$974,178 + $935,210

$1,909,388

2025

$26,311 (+3.6%)

$974,178 + $935,210

$1,909,388

2024

$25,397 (+1.8%)

$955,080 + $916,876

$1,871,956

2023

$24,956 (+5.9%)

$936,360 + $898,905

$1,835,265

2022

$23,576 (+63.0%)

$918,000 + $881,280

$1,799,280

2021

$14,463 (+21.2%)

$900,000 + $864,000

$1,764,000

2020

$11,931 (+3.9%)

$700,000 + $281,500

$981,500

2019

$11,482 (+0.9%)

$501,602 + $265,554

$767,156

2018

$11,378 (+3.6%)

$491,767 + $260,347

$752,114

2017

$10,985 (+3.4%)

$472,676 + $250,240

$722,916

2016

$10,624 (+4.6%)

$472,676 + $250,240

$722,916

2015

$10,159 (+4.6%)

$463,411 + $245,335

$708,746

2014

$9,710 (+0.7%)

$447,516 + $236,920

$684,436

2013

$9,644 (+4.2%)

$447,516 + $236,920

$684,436

2012

$9,259 (+1.6%)

$445,497 + $235,851

$681,348

2011

$9,117 (+191.9%)

$436,764 + $231,228

$667,992

2010

$3,123 (+8.8%)

$428,200 + $226,694

$654,894

2009

$2,870 (+6.3%)

$35,127 + $73,116

$108,243

2008

$2,700

$35,211 + $73,290

$108,501

Tax history for 1959 5th Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,912 (+2.3%)

$974,178 + $935,210

$1,909,388

2025

$26,311 (+3.6%)

$974,178 + $935,210

$1,909,388

2024

$25,397 (+1.8%)

$955,080 + $916,876

$1,871,956

2023

$24,956 (+5.9%)

$936,360 + $898,905

$1,835,265

2022

$23,576 (+63.0%)

$918,000 + $881,280

$1,799,280

2021

$14,463 (+21.2%)

$900,000 + $864,000

$1,764,000

2020

$11,931 (+3.9%)

$700,000 + $281,500

$981,500

2019

$11,482 (+0.9%)

$501,602 + $265,554

$767,156

2018

$11,378 (+3.6%)

$491,767 + $260,347

$752,114

2017

$10,985 (+3.4%)

$472,676 + $250,240

$722,916

2016

$10,624 (+4.6%)

$472,676 + $250,240

$722,916

2015

$10,159 (+4.6%)

$463,411 + $245,335

$708,746

2014

$9,710 (+0.7%)

$447,516 + $236,920

$684,436

2013

$9,644 (+4.2%)

$447,516 + $236,920

$684,436

2012

$9,259 (+1.6%)

$445,497 + $235,851

$681,348

2011

$9,117 (+191.9%)

$436,764 + $231,228

$667,992

2010

$3,123 (+8.8%)

$428,200 + $226,694

$654,894

2009

$2,870 (+6.3%)

$35,127 + $73,116

$108,243

2008

$2,700

$35,211 + $73,290

$108,501

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

2,312

Year built

1958

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Marin County

APN

010-241-68

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

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

Jul 8, 2025 • Final

Encroachment online

Replace a utility pole and upgrade the transformer.

Electrical

Nov 2, 2021 • Final

Reroof

Sweep off the existing roofing material and install a new foam overlay.

Roofing

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: 4
Parking Features: Attached, EV Charging, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Microwave
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Laundry Features: In Each Unit
Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
# of Stories (Total): 2

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units (Total): 2

Unit 1 Information
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Unit 2 Information
# of Rooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Units: 1

Unit 4 Information
# of Units: 1

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Balcony/Deck, Uncovered Patio
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard

Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Duplex

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,599
Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Landscape Front

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: City
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer in Street
Electric: 220 Volts, Passive Solar

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,312
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Marin County
APN: 010-241-68

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 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 • 1.2mi

6/10

Terra Linda High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

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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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San Rafael, CA • 94901

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Estimated sale price

$1.39M – $1.68M

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Home values near 1959 5th Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1948 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$967,278
1931 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1973 Sq. Ft.	$1,566,088

Address	Redfin Estimate
1977 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1621 Sq. Ft.	$1,387,705
1943 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1692 Sq. Ft.	$1,660,525

Address	Redfin Estimate
1939 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$1,023,507
2003 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2087 Sq. Ft.	$1,442,694

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