This story book cottage is tucked on a leafy hillside and is a vintage charmer that has been thoughtfully maintained. A gated stairway leads up from the driveway to the covered brick front porch. Upon entering you you are welcomed by warm hardwood floors, a wide picture window frames treetops and blue sky, and a river-rock fireplace anchors the room, the kind of period detail you simply can't build new. An arched opening leads to the dining room, and the kitchen beyond features vintage tile alongside a gas range. Outside is where this property truly distinguishes itself. A generous flagstone patio wraps from the front porch around the side of the house opening to sweeping views. A mature pomegranate tree shades one corner, fencing gives the whole space and large yard privacy, and there's ample room for dining, lounging, and gardening. The property has a separate carport and a spacious open-beam workshop and storage area with vintage redwood framing and a concrete floor offer options for a hobbyist, a home gym, or a future project. Move-in ready, full of soul, and minutes to downtown San Rafael, Highway 101, and Marin's trails and open space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$657Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Moeller + Donalds Team•DRE #01908387• Coldwell Banker Realty
•415-326-6341 (agent)
•team@ethanandnadine.com (agent)
Bought with Anna Floum•DRE #02254784• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $3,618 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 225 Prospect Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326066876
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$795,000
$657/sq ft
Aug 21, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 8, 2026
Listed
$795,000
$657/sq ft
RENT. #2
Mar 3, 2022
Price Changed
$3,400
$3/sq ft
RENT. #1
Feb 27, 2022
Price Changed
$3,400
$3/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 22, 2015
Sold
$555,000
$459/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 2005
Sold
$675,000
$558/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1977
Sold
$68,500
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,324 (+4.1%)
$459,690 + $220,651
$680,341
2024
$9,915 (+2.1%)
$450,678 + $216,325
$667,003
2023
$9,715 (+6.4%)
$441,843 + $212,085
$653,928
2022
$9,127 (+1.6%)
$433,181 + $207,927
$641,108
2021
$8,982 (+1.2%)
$424,687 + $203,850
$628,537
2020
$8,873 (+3.5%)
$416,362 + $199,854
$616,216
2019
$8,577 (+1.0%)
$412,095 + $197,805
$609,900
2018
$8,488 (+3.8%)
$404,017 + $193,928
$597,945
2017
$8,176 (+3.6%)
$388,331 + $186,399
$574,730
2016
$7,894 (−7.9%)
$388,331 + $186,399
$574,730
2015
$8,568 (+8.6%)
$380,718 + $182,745
$563,463
2014
$7,886 (+8.2%)
$458,650 + $145,933
$604,583
2013
$7,286 (+6.5%)
$458,650 + $145,933
$604,583
2012
$6,841 (−4.2%)
$416,955 + $132,667
$549,622
2011
$7,139 (+0.5%)
$397,100 + $126,350
$523,450
2010
$7,105 (−10.8%)
$418,000 + $133,000
$551,000
2009
$7,969 (−7.3%)
$418,000 + $133,000
$551,000
2008
$8,592
$498,750 + $142,500
$641,250
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,210
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
011-063-09
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
R10
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
Aug 1, 2025 • Final
Reroof
Tear off and replace the roof on a residential building.
Roofing
Jan 16, 2025 • Final
Encroachment online
Excavate to replace gas service and complete restoration.
Gas
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: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Hood Over Range
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
Flooring: Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Storage Area(s)
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Basement: None
Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counter
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
Allows Horses: No
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: 12,070
Lot Size Acres: 0.2771
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Private
Power Production Information
Type: None
Size: 0.00
Year Install: 0
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,210
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Marin County
APN: 011-063-09
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Coleman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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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 88° expected this year, 14 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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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in San Rafael. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$795,000 – $962,000
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