Fantastic Price for this charming house sequestered in the peaceful Sun Valley neighborhood, just down the street from Sun Valley Park, and a few blocks to Andy's Market, SV School, and miles of open space trails. Lush lawn surrounded by beautiful, mature landscaping welcome you to this charming home situated on a slight knoll to create a sense of privacy. Sunlight floods the living room through the custom bay window adding to the cheerful atmosphere with classic wood floors, freshly painted white walls, and a fireplace with tastefully designed insert. Two spacious bedrooms enjoy views to the private backyard - one has sliding doors to easily connect to the lovely lounging or dining deck accented by colorful flowers and peaceful shade trees. The open floor plan connecting kitchen to dining room and living room invite the perfect space for entertaining. Ample parking, updated windows and a flagstone path leading to the front door. Car-stopping curb appeal and a serene back yard accentuate this gem of an offering in Sun Valley which is known for a sense of community, excellent weather, easy access to all the restaurants, shops, and movie theater in downtown San Rafael. Welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4,678 sq ftLot Size
$1,179Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Linda Gridley•DRE #01077981• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $3,089 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 234 Solano St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326041375
Jul 14, 2026
Sold
$1,007,000
$1,179/sq ft
Jun 23, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 4, 2026
Price Changed
$998,000
$1,169/sq ft
May 12, 2026
Listed
$1,035,000
$1,212/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 2001
Sold
$513,500
$601/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1997
Sold
$287,500
$337/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 1992
Sold
$239,500
$280/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,239 (+3.5%)
$614,744 + $150,758
$765,502
2024
$10,863 (+2.0%)
$602,692 + $147,802
$750,494
2023
$10,654 (+5.6%)
$590,876 + $144,904
$735,780
2022
$10,089 (+1.6%)
$579,292 + $142,064
$721,356
2021
$9,930 (+1.2%)
$567,936 + $139,279
$707,215
2020
$9,817 (+2.9%)
$556,800 + $136,548
$693,348
2019
$9,538 (+1.0%)
$551,092 + $135,148
$686,240
2018
$9,442 (+3.9%)
$540,288 + $132,498
$672,786
2017
$9,092 (+3.5%)
$519,312 + $127,354
$646,666
2016
$8,784 (+31.6%)
$519,312 + $127,354
$646,666
2015
$6,674 (+8.5%)
$509,132 + $124,858
$633,990
2014
$6,152 (+8.0%)
$329,175 + $109,725
$438,900
2013
$5,699 (+6.4%)
$329,175 + $109,725
$438,900
2012
$5,355 (−29.5%)
$299,250 + $99,750
$399,000
2011
$7,595 (+1.1%)
$285,000 + $95,000
$380,000
2010
$7,513 (+1.4%)
$470,444 + $115,370
$585,814
2009
$7,410 (+4.1%)
$466,932 + $114,509
$581,441
2008
$7,115
$468,044 + $114,781
$582,825
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,680 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1943
Sq. Ft.
854
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
010-062-22
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R5
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
Mar 1, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Install a fireplace insert.
Remodel
May 31, 2001 • Final
Building
Work on a reroof.
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: 3
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Insert, Living Room
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: In Garage
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Basement: None
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Exterior
Exterior Features
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: 4,678
Lot Size Acres: 0.1074
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Manual Sprinkler Front
Power Production Information
Type: None
Size: 0.00
Year Install: 0
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Calaveras
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 854
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,680 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Marin County
APN: 010-062-22
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sun Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
Terra Linda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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 88° 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
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$941,000 – $1.14M
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