Google street view image for 255 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Off market may 2016 for $11M

$4,852,293

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $35,316/mo

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5 ba

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5,136

sq ft

255 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

255 Highland Ave is a 5,136 square foot house on a 2.56 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 25, 2016 for $11,991,364. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $4,852,293.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

2.56 acresLot Size

$945Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$4,852,293

$7.1M since sold in May 2016$128K since September

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This home's estimate is 24.7% higher than the average sale price ($3.89M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$4,800,000
D
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E
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F
5 beds5.5 baths5,900 sq ft
176 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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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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104

13 MoM

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Sale history for 255 Highland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$61,771 (+3.4%)

$2,901,400 + $2,053,030

$4,954,430

2024

$59,758 (+1.1%)

$2,844,525 + $2,012,785

$4,857,310

2023

$59,080 (+6.3%)

$2,788,750 + $1,973,319

$4,762,069

2022

$55,555 (+1.6%)

$2,734,075 + $1,934,631

$4,668,706

2021

$54,658 (+0.6%)

$2,680,475 + $1,896,704

$4,577,179

2020

$54,334 (+3.1%)

$2,627,925 + $1,859,519

$4,487,444

2019

$52,717 (+0.9%)

$2,601,000 + $1,840,467

$4,441,467

2018

$52,227 (+0.7%)

$2,550,000 + $1,804,380

$4,354,380

2017

$51,874 (+41.1%)

$2,448,000 + $1,890,060

$4,338,060

2016

$36,765 (+13.7%)

$2,448,000 + $1,890,060

$4,338,060

2015

$32,334 (+8.9%)

$1,341,154 + $1,736,723

$3,077,877

2014

$29,696 (−12.4%)

$1,200,000 + $1,400,000

$2,600,000

2013

$33,911 (+3.6%)

$1,200,000 + $1,400,000

$2,600,000

2012

$32,739 (+1.7%)

$1,289,302 + $1,669,581

$2,958,883

2011

$32,177 (+1.0%)

$1,264,023 + $1,636,851

$2,900,874

2010

$31,848 (+0.6%)

$1,239,248 + $1,604,770

$2,844,018

2009

$31,667 (+3.8%)

$1,229,995 + $1,592,778

$2,822,773

2008

$30,520

$1,232,922 + $1,596,568

$2,829,490

Tax history for 255 Highland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$61,771 (+3.4%)

$2,901,400 + $2,053,030

$4,954,430

2024

$59,758 (+1.1%)

$2,844,525 + $2,012,785

$4,857,310

2023

$59,080 (+6.3%)

$2,788,750 + $1,973,319

$4,762,069

2022

$55,555 (+1.6%)

$2,734,075 + $1,934,631

$4,668,706

2021

$54,658 (+0.6%)

$2,680,475 + $1,896,704

$4,577,179

2020

$54,334 (+3.1%)

$2,627,925 + $1,859,519

$4,487,444

2019

$52,717 (+0.9%)

$2,601,000 + $1,840,467

$4,441,467

2018

$52,227 (+0.7%)

$2,550,000 + $1,804,380

$4,354,380

2017

$51,874 (+41.1%)

$2,448,000 + $1,890,060

$4,338,060

2016

$36,765 (+13.7%)

$2,448,000 + $1,890,060

$4,338,060

2015

$32,334 (+8.9%)

$1,341,154 + $1,736,723

$3,077,877

2014

$29,696 (−12.4%)

$1,200,000 + $1,400,000

$2,600,000

2013

$33,911 (+3.6%)

$1,200,000 + $1,400,000

$2,600,000

2012

$32,739 (+1.7%)

$1,289,302 + $1,669,581

$2,958,883

2011

$32,177 (+1.0%)

$1,264,023 + $1,636,851

$2,900,874

2010

$31,848 (+0.6%)

$1,239,248 + $1,604,770

$2,844,018

2009

$31,667 (+3.8%)

$1,229,995 + $1,592,778

$2,822,773

2008

$30,520

$1,232,922 + $1,596,568

$2,829,490

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Apr 11, 2023 • Final

Plumbing

Replace a water heater.

Plumbing

Water heater

May 5, 2020 • Final

Renewable energy

Install roof-mounted solar panels on a residential building.

Electrical

Solar

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

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Excellent

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: DOMINICAN HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 5,136
Building Sq. Ft: 5,136
# of Units: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 706

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 111,385
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 2.557
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,136
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Marin County
APN: 015-163-11

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Coleman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

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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

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

4 days above 85° expected this year, 9 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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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

$4.61M – $5.58M

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Home values near 255 Highland Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
260 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4510 Sq. Ft.	$2,649,128
310 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5131 Sq. Ft.	$5,062,154

Address	Redfin Estimate
225 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5903 Sq. Ft.	$6,928,887
315 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$2,429,384

Address	Redfin Estimate
240 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4540 Sq. Ft.	$3,903,426
250 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4343 Sq. Ft.	$3,145,048

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