Off market dec 2021 for $815K

$853,799

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,161/mo

•

847

sq ft

256 Union St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

This Dominican farmhouse bungalow is situated in the perfect central San Rafael location. An inviting front porch leads you inside to a freshly-painted open floor plan with new engineered wood floors throughout. Seamlessly flow from the living space to the dining area and kitchen with butcher block countertops. Through the French doors off the kitchen is a deck perfect for outdoor entertaining. Also on the first floor is a bedroom and updated bath as well as a separate laundry room. Upstairs you'll find a massive and bright primary suite with skylights and a newly appointed full bath with plenty of space for an additional living or office area. A cute and shady backyard is situated off the deck and ready for a buyer's touch. Stroll to downtown San Rafael, restaurants, shopping, Peet's Coffee, Whole Foods, schools, plus easy highway access. Amazing opportunity to own a single family home in Marin!

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

3,202 sq ftLot Size

$1,008Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Naomi Thorne •DRE #01988116 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-559-5280 (agent)

•naomi@thornehometeam.com (agent)

Bought with Kimberly Macalino •DRE #01331579 • Realty One Group Infinity

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•Source:BAREIS #321105079

Redfin Estimate

$853,799

$39K since sold in December 2021$21K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,350,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,637 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$851,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,128 sq ft
25 Redding Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN APR 6, 2026
$1,106,500
C
2 beds2 baths1,338 sq ft
28 Hillcrest Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,040,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,522 sq ft
833 Belle Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$801,000
E
2 beds1 bath892 sq ft
41 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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$216,572

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$3,611/mo

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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

Recently sold homes

104

13 MoM

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Sale history for 256 Union St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,909 (+2.3%)

$649,452 + $232,720

$882,172

2025

$12,617 (+3.3%)

$649,452 + $232,720

$882,172

2024

$12,213 (+1.8%)

$636,720 + $228,158

$864,878

2023

$11,992 (+5.7%)

$624,240 + $223,686

$847,926

2022

$11,344 (+102.4%)

$612,000 + $219,300

$831,300

2021

$5,604 (+1.7%)

$600,000 + $215,000

$815,000

2020

$5,511 (+3.6%)

$150,455 + $173,023

$323,478

2019

$5,321 (+1.1%)

$148,913 + $171,249

$320,162

2018

$5,264 (+3.5%)

$145,994 + $167,893

$313,887

2017

$5,087 (+3.8%)

$140,326 + $161,374

$301,700

2016

$4,901 (+4.5%)

$140,326 + $161,374

$301,700

2015

$4,690 (+4.8%)

$137,575 + $158,211

$295,786

2014

$4,477 (+1.0%)

$132,855 + $152,783

$285,638

2013

$4,432 (+4.2%)

$132,855 + $152,783

$285,638

2012

$4,252 (+1.6%)

$132,255 + $152,093

$284,348

2011

$4,184 (+1.2%)

$129,662 + $149,111

$278,773

2010

$4,135 (+2.7%)

$127,120 + $146,188

$273,308

2009

$4,028 (+4.6%)

$126,170 + $145,095

$271,265

2008

$3,852

$126,470 + $145,440

$271,910

Tax history for 256 Union St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,909 (+2.3%)

$649,452 + $232,720

$882,172

2025

$12,617 (+3.3%)

$649,452 + $232,720

$882,172

2024

$12,213 (+1.8%)

$636,720 + $228,158

$864,878

2023

$11,992 (+5.7%)

$624,240 + $223,686

$847,926

2022

$11,344 (+102.4%)

$612,000 + $219,300

$831,300

2021

$5,604 (+1.7%)

$600,000 + $215,000

$815,000

2020

$5,511 (+3.6%)

$150,455 + $173,023

$323,478

2019

$5,321 (+1.1%)

$148,913 + $171,249

$320,162

2018

$5,264 (+3.5%)

$145,994 + $167,893

$313,887

2017

$5,087 (+3.8%)

$140,326 + $161,374

$301,700

2016

$4,901 (+4.5%)

$140,326 + $161,374

$301,700

2015

$4,690 (+4.8%)

$137,575 + $158,211

$295,786

2014

$4,477 (+1.0%)

$132,855 + $152,783

$285,638

2013

$4,432 (+4.2%)

$132,855 + $152,783

$285,638

2012

$4,252 (+1.6%)

$132,255 + $152,093

$284,348

2011

$4,184 (+1.2%)

$129,662 + $149,111

$278,773

2010

$4,135 (+2.7%)

$127,120 + $146,188

$273,308

2009

$4,028 (+4.6%)

$126,170 + $145,095

$271,265

2008

$3,852

$126,470 + $145,440

$271,910

*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

3,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1958

Sq. Ft.

847

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

014-031-19

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

MR3

Multifamily Residential Districts - Medium-Density

The medium-density residential districts provide opportunities for a mixture of residential types, including detached single-family residences, duplexes and multifamily dwellings at medium densities. Desired styles of development within this district include garden apartments and condominiums.; Medium-density multifamily residential districts are included in the medium-density residential land use category with densities ranging from 2,000 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft per dwelling unit.

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 30, 2027 • Active

Window and door change out

Remove and replace windows and a patio door with new retrofit vinyl units.

Remodel

Nov 11, 2006 • Final

Building

Perform a seismic upgrade on the building.

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: 1

Interior

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

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Baseboard, Wall Furnace

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Range
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Butcher Block Counters
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Retreat

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Deck
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: 3,202
Lot Size Acres: 0.0735
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: See Remarks

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Internet Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 847
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Marin County
APN: 014-031-19

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Coleman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 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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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

$812,000 – $982,000

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Home values near 256 Union St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2391 Sq. Ft.	—
234 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2715 Sq. Ft.	$1,647,367

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Union Street, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 7505 Sq. Ft.	—
257 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
294 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1509 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,670
261 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1115 Sq. Ft.	$1,011,981

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