257 Mountain View Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Off market may 2024 for $1.6M

$1,693,028

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,680/mo

•

1,758

sq ft

257 Mountain View Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

A lovely Dominican home located on a prime 10,000+ square foot lot. Located on Mountain View Ave, set back from the road, the location offers great privacy and space. The property features a recently remodeled kitchen and two bathrooms that in 2023 were tastefully updated. Oak wood flooring runs through the three bedrooms and hall, and the main living area has wide plank wood flooring. The immense living room has numerous large picture windows that draw one's attention to the neighboring green hillside, and the fireplace is equipped with a gas insert installed in 2021. Additionally, there is a bonus room, (not part of the reported square footage) of about 200 square feet, which is well suited for an office or hobby room. The large driveway will accommodate up to six cars, and the oversized garage is 595 square feet. You will be impressed with the welcoming ambiance of this property. Incredibly large terraced private backyard, with two separate patio areas, an additional sitting area, and a third area perfectly situated to accommodate a large lawn area. This beautifully landscaped backyard has Japanese maples, roses, and is ideal for entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the setting. The Dominican neighborhood is one of the most coveted in Marin County.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

10,559 sq ftLot Size

$963Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by David O'Brien •DRE #01832087 • Attain Real Estate

•415-342-1968 (agent)

•david@dobrienre.com (agent)

Listed by Deirdre O'Brien •DRE #01990538 • Attain Real Estate

•415-948-3197 (agent)

•d.obrien@compass.com (agent)

Bought with McCarthy Moe Group •DRE #01421997 • Compass

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•Source:BAREIS #324022604

Redfin Estimate

$1,693,028

$36K since sold in May 2024$84K since October

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$1,350,000
A
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
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B
3 beds2 baths1,866 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 27, 2025
$1,265,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,463 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$1,090,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,577 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$2,375,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,314 sq ft
254 Mountain View Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated October 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 257 Mountain View Ave

Date

Event

Price

BAREIS #324022604

May 3, 2024

Sold

$1,657,000

$943/sq ft

Apr 11, 2024

Pending

—

Apr 4, 2024

Listed

$1,595,000

$907/sq ft

BAREIS #321066910

Aug 31, 2021

Sold

$1,450,000

$825/sq ft

Aug 17, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 4, 2021

Contingent

—

Jul 19, 2021

Listed

$1,495,000

$850/sq ft

Situated in the highly-coveted Dominican neighborhood of San Rafael on a wide street lined with sidewalks, this lovely 3 BR/2BA home features a recently-remodeled kitchen that opens out to the private back garden, an additional office/bonus room perfect for working at home and a spacious main living area with wide-plank wood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. Just move in and enjoy the lifestyle that the Dominican neighborhood has to offer - beloved for its picturesque tree-lined streets, beautiful homes and close proximity to the shops and restaurants of downtown San Rafael.

Public Records

Sep 1, 2017

Sold

$1,200,000

$683/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 18, 2003

Sold

$851,000

$484/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,989 (+2.3%)

$358,056 + $428,306

$786,362

2025

$11,718 (−36.4%)

$358,056 + $428,306

$786,362

2024

$18,426 (+6.7%)

$351,036 + $419,908

$770,944

2023

$17,270 (+4.4%)

$646,489 + $715,942

$1,362,431

2022

$16,548 (−2.7%)

$633,817 + $701,910

$1,335,727

2021

$17,013 (+0.9%)

$621,390 + $688,147

$1,309,537

2020

$16,866 (+3.1%)

$893,494 + $404,699

$1,298,193

2019

$16,351 (+1.0%)

$884,340 + $400,554

$1,284,894

2018

$16,192 (+22.8%)

$867,000 + $392,700

$1,259,700

2017

$13,190 (+3.4%)

$673,761 + $368,731

$1,042,492

2016

$12,762 (+11.5%)

$673,761 + $368,731

$1,042,492

2015

$11,444 (+8.9%)

$660,550 + $361,501

$1,022,051

2014

$10,511 (+8.5%)

$548,625 + $329,175

$877,800

2013

$9,687 (+2.9%)

$548,625 + $329,175

$877,800

2012

$9,417 (−4.5%)

$498,750 + $299,250

$798,000

2011

$9,857 (−13.4%)

$475,000 + $285,000

$760,000

2010

$11,388 (+0.9%)

$500,000 + $300,000

$800,000

2009

$11,290 (+4.0%)

$605,792 + $331,533

$937,325

2008

$10,859

$607,233 + $332,322

$939,555

Tax history for 257 Mountain View Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,989 (+2.3%)

$358,056 + $428,306

$786,362

2025

$11,718 (−36.4%)

$358,056 + $428,306

$786,362

2024

$18,426 (+6.7%)

$351,036 + $419,908

$770,944

2023

$17,270 (+4.4%)

$646,489 + $715,942

$1,362,431

2022

$16,548 (−2.7%)

$633,817 + $701,910

$1,335,727

2021

$17,013 (+0.9%)

$621,390 + $688,147

$1,309,537

2020

$16,866 (+3.1%)

$893,494 + $404,699

$1,298,193

2019

$16,351 (+1.0%)

$884,340 + $400,554

$1,284,894

2018

$16,192 (+22.8%)

$867,000 + $392,700

$1,259,700

2017

$13,190 (+3.4%)

$673,761 + $368,731

$1,042,492

2016

$12,762 (+11.5%)

$673,761 + $368,731

$1,042,492

2015

$11,444 (+8.9%)

$660,550 + $361,501

$1,022,051

2014

$10,511 (+8.5%)

$548,625 + $329,175

$877,800

2013

$9,687 (+2.9%)

$548,625 + $329,175

$877,800

2012

$9,417 (−4.5%)

$498,750 + $299,250

$798,000

2011

$9,857 (−13.4%)

$475,000 + $285,000

$760,000

2010

$11,388 (+0.9%)

$500,000 + $300,000

$800,000

2009

$11,290 (+4.0%)

$605,792 + $331,533

$937,325

2008

$10,859

$607,233 + $332,322

$939,555

*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

10,560 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

1,758

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

015-071-06

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 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

Feb 10, 2026 • Final

Building

Perform seismic strengthening of a crawlspace according to a standard plan.

Remodel

Jun 6, 2024 • Final

Plumbing

Obtain a retroactive permit for a water heater installation.

Plumbing

Water heater

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: 8
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front, Side-by-Side, See Remarks
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Tile
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Insert
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Inside Area
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
Dining Room Features: Formal Area
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet, Slab Counter
Living Room Features: View
Levels: Multi/Split
Main Level: Kitchen, Living Room
Lower Level: Garage, Retreat
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Full
Roof: Composition

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: 10,559
Lot Size Acres: 0.2424
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Front

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable 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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,758
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,560 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Marin County
APN: 015-071-06

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

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Schools

Coleman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

7 days above 86° expected this year, 14 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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Estimated sale price

$1.61M – $1.95M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
239 Mountain View Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1677 Sq. Ft.	$1,681,589
249 Mountain View Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1896 Sq. Ft.	$1,515,448

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Mountain View Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$1,250,327
236 Mountain View Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2054 Sq. Ft.	$1,901,749

Address	Redfin Estimate
273 Mountain View Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2290 Sq. Ft.	$1,526,697
267 Mountain View Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,822,934

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