Off Market Oct 2023 for $1.2M

$1,287,866

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,209/mo

•

1,127

sq ft

235 Center St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Nestled on a serene tree-lined street in San Rafael's coveted Forbes neighborhood, this charming classic California bungalow presents an array of delights, boasts many period details and sturdy original craftsmanship. A warm and inviting front porch beckons as an ideal retreat for leisurely summer afternoons. The large lot basks in all-year sunlight, offering ample space for gardening and outdoor activities. Picture yourself sipping morning coffee bathed in the gentle winter sun! Abundant windows infuse each room with natural light and a positive atmosphere. The living and dining areas showcase original wood floors and antique light fixtures, exuding timeless character. The sunlit kitchen overlooks the rear yard and features a versatile breakfast nook. A detached, oversized garage offers many possibilities, whether you envision it for your vehicles, a space for bikes and hobbies, or a potential home office, gym, or ADU. Conveniently located near the vibrant San Rafael West End, you'll find Andy's Market, Sun Valley Park, and award-winning Sun Valley School just a few blocks away. For outdoor enthusiasts, the trails of the Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow divide are just up the hill, offering excellent options for hiking and biking. The perfect home base for your active Marin lifestyle!

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

6,251 sq ftLot Size

$1,143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Blaine Morris •DRE #01395592 • Compass

•415-971-3232 (agent)

•blaine@blainemorris.com (agent)

Bought with Linda Gridley •DRE #01077981 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:BAREIS #323907541

Redfin Estimate

$1,287,866

$18K since sold in October 2023$11K since July

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This home's estimate is 17.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$925,000
A
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,100,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,482 sq ft
421 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$1,350,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,324 sq ft
204 Greenfield Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,200,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
43 el Camino Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$970,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,073 sq ft
23 Corrillo Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,007,000
F
2 beds1 bath854 sq ft
234 Solano St, San Rafael, CA 94901

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$3,698/mo

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$102K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

1 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 235 Center St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,879 (+3.2%)

$801,108 + $520,200

$1,321,308

2024

$17,329 (+502.3%)

$785,400 + $510,000

$1,295,400

2023

$2,877 (+6.2%)

$770,000 + $500,000

$1,270,000

2022

$2,709 (+1.6%)

$37,409 + $42,711

$80,120

2021

$2,667 (+3.1%)

$36,675 + $41,873

$78,548

2020

$2,587 (+6.5%)

$35,956 + $41,052

$77,008

2019

$2,429 (+1.4%)

$35,570 + $40,618

$76,188

2018

$2,396 (+2.6%)

$34,872 + $39,822

$74,694

2017

$2,336 (+4.6%)

$33,519 + $38,276

$71,795

2016

$2,233 (+4.3%)

$33,519 + $38,276

$71,795

2015

$2,141 (+5.1%)

$32,861 + $37,526

$70,387

2014

$2,037

$31,734 + $36,238

$67,972

2013

$2,038 (+5.1%)

$31,734 + $36,238

$67,972

2012

$1,938 (+1.5%)

$31,591 + $36,074

$67,665

2011

$1,910 (+5.6%)

$30,971 + $35,367

$66,338

2010

$1,808 (+6.5%)

$30,364 + $34,674

$65,038

2009

$1,698 (+5.9%)

$30,137 + $34,415

$64,552

2008

$1,603

$30,209 + $34,497

$64,706

Tax history for 235 Center St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,879 (+3.2%)

$801,108 + $520,200

$1,321,308

2024

$17,329 (+502.3%)

$785,400 + $510,000

$1,295,400

2023

$2,877 (+6.2%)

$770,000 + $500,000

$1,270,000

2022

$2,709 (+1.6%)

$37,409 + $42,711

$80,120

2021

$2,667 (+3.1%)

$36,675 + $41,873

$78,548

2020

$2,587 (+6.5%)

$35,956 + $41,052

$77,008

2019

$2,429 (+1.4%)

$35,570 + $40,618

$76,188

2018

$2,396 (+2.6%)

$34,872 + $39,822

$74,694

2017

$2,336 (+4.6%)

$33,519 + $38,276

$71,795

2016

$2,233 (+4.3%)

$33,519 + $38,276

$71,795

2015

$2,141 (+5.1%)

$32,861 + $37,526

$70,387

2014

$2,037

$31,734 + $36,238

$67,972

2013

$2,038 (+5.1%)

$31,734 + $36,238

$67,972

2012

$1,938 (+1.5%)

$31,591 + $36,074

$67,665

2011

$1,910 (+5.6%)

$30,971 + $35,367

$66,338

2010

$1,808 (+6.5%)

$30,364 + $34,674

$65,038

2009

$1,698 (+5.9%)

$30,137 + $34,415

$64,552

2008

$1,603

$30,209 + $34,497

$64,706

*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

6,250 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1935

Sq. Ft.

1,127

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

010-075-11

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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

Jul 21, 2025 • Final

Reroof

Tear off the existing roof and install a new modified bitumen system.

Roofing

Jul 18, 2024 • Final

Window and door change out

Remove and replace windows with new vinyl windows.

Remodel

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: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Facing Front
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Laundry Features: Inside Room, Washer Included
# of Stories: 1

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Patio
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Full
Roof: Tar/Gravel

Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No

Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Original
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,251
Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Shape Regular

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

School Information
School District County: Marin
Elementary School District: San Rafael City Schools
Middle Or Junior School District: San Rafael City Schools
High School District: San Rafael City Schools

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,127
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Marin County
APN: 010-075-11

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Sun Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

Terra Linda High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 60-74% chance 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

In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.22M – $1.48M

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Home values near 235 Center St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Center St, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3184 Sq. Ft.	$2,325,476
219 Center St, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1878 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,626

Address	Redfin Estimate
217 Center St, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1346 Sq. Ft.	$1,084,084
251 Center St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1979 Sq. Ft.	$1,368,269

Address	Redfin Estimate
232 Center St, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2634 Sq. Ft.	$1,136,328
225 Center St, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1436 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,339

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