From the moment you step onto the stone path framed by vibrant, drought-friendly gardens, 233 Humboldt Street welcomes you with undeniable curb appeal and refined character. Extensively renovated and lovingly cared for by the same owners for over 20 years, this single-level 2BD/2BA home (~1,239 sq ft) offers an ideal blend of easy comfort and timeless appeal. Inside, a soaring gallery hallway with vaulted ceilings, chic sconces, and a high picture window frames a dramatic view straight out to the glorious backyard. The open-concept main living space connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen under vaulted ceilings and a sunny skylight. The remodeled kitchenwith sleek white cabinetry and stainless steel appliancesflows seamlessly into the living room, centered around a cozy stone tile fireplace. Serene bedrooms include a primary suite with a walk-in closet, dual vanity, and custom tile shower. An attached garage adds everyday convenience. The crown jewel is the spectacular, level ~6,600 sq ft yard, thoughtfully designed and nurtured over the years. Step outside to a low-maintenance oasis featuring an expansive flagstone patio with a stone fireplace, sprawling turf lawn, shade pergola, and a tranquil water fountain surrounded by vibrant plantings, mature olive, maple, and magnolia trees, making dining under the stars an unforgettable experience. Located in San Rafael's beloved Sun Valley neighborhood, you are moments from Sun Valley Elementary, Andy's Local Market, local parks, Rafael Racquet Club, and West End shops, dining, and everyday conveniences. This is what home should feel like!
Sun Valley, located between Terra Linda and downtown San Rafael, is a residential and hillside San Rafael neighborhood with winding canyon roads and oak-studded open space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sun Valley School campus and the nearby bend of San Anselmo Avenue, where morning drop-offs and dog-walk loops set the daily rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and tucked-away cottages follow the contours of the valley, with trailheads threading into the surrounding ridgelines. The Marinwood Community Center and Pool reads as a local gathering point for laps, classes, and weekend events. Marinwood Market anchors the practical errands, while China Camp State Park frames the outdoor backdrop with bayfront trails and history.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Cathedral ceiling
Two fireplaces (wood burning) — one in living room and one outside
Great room and living room with cathedral/vaulted ceiling
Possible guest room
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Primary bedroom with closet and walk-in closet
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with double sinks, tile, and shower stall(s)
Other bathroom(s) with tile and shower stall(s)
Kitchen
Built-in gas range
Free-standing gas range
Hood over range
Butcher block and stone counters
Pantry cabinet and pantry closet
Breakfast area
Kitchen/family room combo
Skylight(s)
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in garage
Tankless water heater
Gas plumbed
Flooring
Simulated wood flooring
Other flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
No cooling
Exterior features
Front porch
Uncovered patio
Fenced backyard
Low-maintenance landscaping with artificial grass in areas
Private yard
Home design
Single family residence
Updated/remodeled
One story
Main level includes bedrooms, full baths, garage, kitchen, living room, and street entrance
Parking
Attached garage with interior access
1 garage space
Paved driveway
Total of 3 parking spaces
Security
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire alarm
Fire suppression system
Construction
Composition/shingle roof
Utilities
Cable available
Internet available
Natural gas available
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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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
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Electric
Construct an addition to a residential building to create a new hallway.
Addition
Jan 23, 2013 • Final
Building
Construct an addition to a residential building to create a new hallway.
Addition
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.
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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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 233 Humboldt St
$1,372,690
$124K over list price of $1.25M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.0M to $1.4M.