OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2023 for $1.2M

$1,228,104

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,579/mo

•

1,238

sq ft

196 Union St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Storybook Dream Home in Happy Valley! This SINGLE LEVEL enchanting Craftsman is the perfect home for almost anyone and has been meticulously cared for by owner and previous owner. An inviting, large wrap-around porch welcomes you to enter or lounge at your leisure. The broad living room is the perfect space for gatherings with a central gas fireplace, charming windows, recessed lighting and wainscoting and is adjacent to the bright breakfast/dining space. The updated kitchen is a delight with stylish cabinets, high end appliances, spacious counters and recessed lighting. Don't miss the hillside view from the kitchen window. Both bedrooms are serene with double paned windows and wonderful natural lighting. Beautiful wood flooring throughout. Convenient laundry room with wash sink & storage. Fairytale backyard with your very own deck, raised garden beds, delicious fig tree, and a magical Redwood grove! This one-of-a-kind yard gives you room to play, dine, relax, or consider adding a studio for addl living space such as an office or ADU. New Car Charger! Under home/deck storage galore. Walk to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, hip Fourth Street or Montecito Plaza. Close to Hwy 101, Domenican University, San Rafael High & San Rafael Yacht Harbor. This gem is a must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1912Year Built

6,007 sq ftLot Size

$992Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Sandra Luna •DRE #DRE #01747658 • Corcoran Icon Properties

•415-279-8610 (agent)

•sandra@sandraluna.com (agent)

•415-496-2600 (broker)

Bought with Tim McMullen •DRE #02016832 • Real Brokerage Technologies

•619-248-6434 (broker)

•membership@therealbrokerage.com (broker)

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•Source:San Francisco MLS #323016440

Redfin Estimate

$1,228,104

$21K since sold in July 2023$21K since September

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This home's estimate is 15% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,350,000
A
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$900,600
B
2 beds1 bath1,098 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,385,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,556 sq ft
28 Marina Court Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$801,000
D
2 beds1 bath892 sq ft
41 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$901,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,464 sq ft
1 Belle Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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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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13 MoM

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Sale history for 196 Union St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,171 (+2.2%)

$832,320 + $477,543

$1,309,863

2025

$17,772 (+3.3%)

$832,320 + $477,543

$1,309,863

2024

$17,208 (−1.4%)

$816,000 + $468,180

$1,284,180

2023

$17,459 (+6.0%)

$800,000 + $459,000

$1,259,000

2022

$16,477 (+199.3%)

$970,999 + $306,000

$1,276,999

2021

$5,505 (+2.7%)

$951,960 + $300,000

$1,251,960

2020

$5,360 (+1.8%)

$168,159 + $203,593

$371,752

2019

$5,267 (−8.0%)

$166,435 + $201,505

$367,940

2018

$5,726 (+3.6%)

$163,172 + $197,554

$360,726

2017

$5,528 (+3.8%)

$156,836 + $189,884

$346,720

2016

$5,328 (+4.6%)

$156,836 + $189,884

$346,720

2015

$5,096 (+4.7%)

$153,762 + $186,161

$339,923

2014

$4,866 (+0.9%)

$148,486 + $179,775

$328,261

2013

$4,823 (+4.2%)

$148,486 + $179,775

$328,261

2012

$4,629 (+1.7%)

$147,815 + $178,962

$326,777

2011

$4,553 (+1.2%)

$144,917 + $175,454

$320,371

2010

$4,500 (+2.4%)

$142,076 + $172,014

$314,090

2009

$4,393 (+4.5%)

$141,015 + $170,728

$311,743

2008

$4,203

$141,351 + $171,135

$312,486

Tax history for 196 Union St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,171 (+2.2%)

$832,320 + $477,543

$1,309,863

2025

$17,772 (+3.3%)

$832,320 + $477,543

$1,309,863

2024

$17,208 (−1.4%)

$816,000 + $468,180

$1,284,180

2023

$17,459 (+6.0%)

$800,000 + $459,000

$1,259,000

2022

$16,477 (+199.3%)

$970,999 + $306,000

$1,276,999

2021

$5,505 (+2.7%)

$951,960 + $300,000

$1,251,960

2020

$5,360 (+1.8%)

$168,159 + $203,593

$371,752

2019

$5,267 (−8.0%)

$166,435 + $201,505

$367,940

2018

$5,726 (+3.6%)

$163,172 + $197,554

$360,726

2017

$5,528 (+3.8%)

$156,836 + $189,884

$346,720

2016

$5,328 (+4.6%)

$156,836 + $189,884

$346,720

2015

$5,096 (+4.7%)

$153,762 + $186,161

$339,923

2014

$4,866 (+0.9%)

$148,486 + $179,775

$328,261

2013

$4,823 (+4.2%)

$148,486 + $179,775

$328,261

2012

$4,629 (+1.7%)

$147,815 + $178,962

$326,777

2011

$4,553 (+1.2%)

$144,917 + $175,454

$320,371

2010

$4,500 (+2.4%)

$142,076 + $172,014

$314,090

2009

$4,393 (+4.5%)

$141,015 + $170,728

$311,743

2008

$4,203

$141,351 + $171,135

$312,486

*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

6,008 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1927

Sq. Ft.

1,238

Year built

1912

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

014-064-16

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Side By Side
# of Parking Total: 2
Has Open Parking

Interior

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Sink, Inside Room, Cabinets
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Central
Cooling: None
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Insert, Gas Starter, Brick
Appliances: Microwave, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Gas Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Fencing: Wood, Front Yard, Fenced, Back Yard

Building Information
Living Area: 1238
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 1238
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Year Built: 1912
Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Roof: Shingle, Composition
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Property Information
Direction Faces: West
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Information
Lot Features: See Remarks, Landscape Front, Landscaped, Garden, Auto Sprinkler F&R
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 6007
Lot Size Acres: 0.1379
Lot Size Area: 6007
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved Sidewalk, Asphalt

Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: Windows, Appliances

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,238
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,008 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Marin County
APN: 014-064-16

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Coleman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-16% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 85° 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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Estimated sale price

$1.17M – $1.41M

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Home values near 196 Union St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
113 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1564 Sq. Ft.	$1,373,136
208 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1943 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,351

Address	Redfin Estimate
190 Union Street, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1452 Sq. Ft.	$1,054,831
123 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,608

Address	Redfin Estimate
109 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1113 Sq. Ft.	$887,658
117 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,282,898

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