Off market may 2025 for $1.3M

$1,559,479

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,788/mo

•

1,503

sq ft

2451 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

This terrific Sun Valley house just got even better! New price. Fabulous one level floor plan with a terrific connection to the outdoors. Many upgrades!! This three bedroom, two full-bath home with spacious family room off the updated kitchen is ideally situated on a large level lot offering all day sun. From the moment you enter, you will be welcomed by a charming fireplace, open living room-dining area with views of blossoming trees and a backyard that makes you feel like you're in the country! The stylish kitchen offers gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, including new refrigerator, fresh new countertops, lighting and hardware. Upgrades include refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, new electrical panel, dual paned windows and more. This feel good house is move-in ready, and a true Sun Valley gem. Nice attached garage with laundry and storage cabinets. Amazing backyard with level lawn, patio for entertaining, and two fantastic storage sheds. Located past the school, and close to open space recreation trails, Andy's Sun Valley Market, Sun Valley Elementary School, the Rafael Racquet Club, and Sun Valley Park. Move right in and begin enjoying the Sun Valley lifestyle with great space inside and out to entertain year round.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

7,205 sq ftLot Size

$1,038Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Linda Gridley •DRE #01077981 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-531-3622 (agent)

•lgridley@cbnorcal.com (agent)

Bought with Naomi Thorne •DRE #01988116 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:BAREIS #325026050

Redfin Estimate

$1,559,479

$254K since sold in May 2025$24K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.58M) of 5 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,500,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,239 sq ft
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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 2451 5th Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,673 (+9.4%)

$816,000 + $515,100

$1,331,100

2024

$3,357 (+4.3%)

$30,329 + $78,750

$109,079

2023

$3,218 (+3.4%)

$29,734 + $77,206

$106,940

2022

$3,112 (+1.5%)

$29,152 + $75,692

$104,844

2021

$3,064 (+2.7%)

$28,580 + $74,208

$102,788

2020

$2,984 (+7.3%)

$28,020 + $72,753

$100,773

2019

$2,782 (+1.2%)

$27,732 + $72,007

$99,739

2018

$2,748 (+2.7%)

$27,189 + $70,596

$97,785

2017

$2,675 (+4.3%)

$26,133 + $67,855

$93,988

2016

$2,564 (+4.3%)

$26,133 + $67,855

$93,988

2015

$2,458 (+5.6%)

$25,621 + $66,524

$92,145

2014

$2,328 (+2.6%)

$24,736 + $64,235

$88,971

2013

$2,269 (+5.0%)

$24,736 + $64,235

$88,971

2012

$2,162 (+1.5%)

$24,625 + $63,946

$88,571

2011

$2,129 (+1.3%)

$24,142 + $62,692

$86,834

2010

$2,101 (+5.5%)

$23,669 + $61,463

$85,132

2009

$1,991 (+5.5%)

$23,492 + $61,004

$84,496

2008

$1,888

$23,548 + $61,149

$84,697

Tax history for 2451 5th Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,673 (+9.4%)

$816,000 + $515,100

$1,331,100

2024

$3,357 (+4.3%)

$30,329 + $78,750

$109,079

2023

$3,218 (+3.4%)

$29,734 + $77,206

$106,940

2022

$3,112 (+1.5%)

$29,152 + $75,692

$104,844

2021

$3,064 (+2.7%)

$28,580 + $74,208

$102,788

2020

$2,984 (+7.3%)

$28,020 + $72,753

$100,773

2019

$2,782 (+1.2%)

$27,732 + $72,007

$99,739

2018

$2,748 (+2.7%)

$27,189 + $70,596

$97,785

2017

$2,675 (+4.3%)

$26,133 + $67,855

$93,988

2016

$2,564 (+4.3%)

$26,133 + $67,855

$93,988

2015

$2,458 (+5.6%)

$25,621 + $66,524

$92,145

2014

$2,328 (+2.6%)

$24,736 + $64,235

$88,971

2013

$2,269 (+5.0%)

$24,736 + $64,235

$88,971

2012

$2,162 (+1.5%)

$24,625 + $63,946

$88,571

2011

$2,129 (+1.3%)

$24,142 + $62,692

$86,834

2010

$2,101 (+5.5%)

$23,669 + $61,463

$85,132

2009

$1,991 (+5.5%)

$23,492 + $61,004

$84,496

2008

$1,888

$23,548 + $61,149

$84,697

*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

7,205 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1956

Sq. Ft.

1,503

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

010-191-09

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 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

Oct 6, 2027 • Active

Building

Construct a new accessory dwelling unit.

ADU

May 5, 2025 • Final

Electric

Replace the main electrical panel and upgrade the service from 100 amps to 200 amps in the same location.

Electrical

Electric meter

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: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3

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

Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Laundry Features: In Garage
# of Stories: 1

Room Information
Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo, Dining/Living Combo
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Back Yard

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: 7,205
Lot Size Acres: 0.1654
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Garden

Utilities

Utilities Information
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,503
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,205 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Marin County
APN: 010-191-09

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 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 • 2.1mi

6/10

Terra Linda High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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San Rafael, CA • 94901

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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

$1.48M – $1.79M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2459 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1323 Sq. Ft.	$1,255,957
2447 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1567 Sq. Ft.	$1,363,571

Address	Redfin Estimate
2443 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$886,472
2435 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$1,080,752

Address	Redfin Estimate
2431 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1367 Sq. Ft.	$1,447,351
2455 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1063 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,780

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