Situated on one of the most desirable streets in San Rafael in the coveted Forbes neighborhood, 218 Forbes Avenue is a lovely 3 BR / 1 BA home that exudes charm, from the front porch perfect for socializing with friends and neighbors to the remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances to the the gorgeous hardwood floors and wood detailing throughout. First time on the market since it was built in 1949, the home has a large unfinished basement and is located on a 7950 sq ft parcel offering room for potential expansion, or just move in and enjoy the lifestyle that the Forbes neighborhood has to offer - beloved for its picturesque tree-lined streets, beautiful homes and close proximity to the shops and restaurants of downtown San Rafael. Sun Valley School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,950 sq ftLot Size
$1,009Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas Henthorne•DRE #01892608• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-847-5584 (agent)
•thomas@thomashenthorne.com (agent)
Bought with Susan Hewitt•DRE #00996144• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with C.J. Nakagawa•DRE #01913564• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,950 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
1,662
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
010-164-10
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R7.5
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
May 18, 2026 • Final
Mechanical residential
Remove the existing heating and air conditioning system and install a new high efficiency heat pump system.
Heat pump
HVAC
Jul 24, 2024 • Final
Electric
Install electrical connections for a new hot tub.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
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: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing Freezer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Gas Plumbed, Microwave, Warming Drawer
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Washer Included
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen Features: Marble Counter
Living Room Features: View
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Partial
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7,950
Lot Size Acres: 0.1825
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Landscape Misc
Power Production Information
Size: 0.00
Year Install: 0
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,662
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,950 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Marin County
APN: 010-164-10
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 • 1.2mi
6/10
Terra Linda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.59M – $1.93M
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