Off market oct 2025 for $1M

$1,247,185

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,138/mo

•

1,143

sq ft

28 Hillview Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Blending modern sophistication with timeless charm, this updated and inviting 3-bed, 1-bath home sits on a private lot in the highly desirable Upper Bret Harte neighborhood. The kitchen features stone countertops, an expanded skylight, sleek white cabinetry, contemporary hardware, stainless steel appliances, and new hardwood floors. The spacious living area offers warm hardwood, a cozy fireplace with a rustic wood mantle, and vintage architectural details that add character throughout. The light-filled bath impresses with vaulted ceilings, an oversized skylight, large window, and shower-over-tub combo. Upgrades include Andersen 400 Series windows, a custom Craftsman-style front door, and upgraded electrical panel. The expansive landscaped yard has mature trees, native plantings, and a covered patio perfect for al fresco dining, with built-in lighting, gas, and electric hookups, ideal for elevated California indoor-outdoor living. Detached shed offers flexible space for office, studio, or storage. Extras: indoor laundry, 1-car garage, outdoor shower, and gas/water hookups for future expansion. True pride in ownership, this home showcases exceptional attention to detail throughout. Ideally located near schools, shopping, commuter routes, and vibrant downtown. Don't miss this gem!

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

5,201 sq ftLot Size

$1,091Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Stewart Team •DRE #01366607 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-497-1554 (agent)

•sean.stewart@cbnorcal.com (agent)

Listed by Bill Stewart •DRE #00481493 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-899-9270 (agent)

•bill.stewart@cbnorcal.com (agent)

Bought with Carolyn Svenson •DRE #01122182 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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Redfin Estimate

$1,247,185

$162K since sold in October 2025$45K since September

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This home's estimate is 11.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$900,600
A
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,125,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,191 sq ft
259 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$801,000
C
2 beds1 bath892 sq ft
41 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,160,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,184 sq ft
271 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,285,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,314 sq ft
355 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD OCT 10, 2025
$1,450,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,366 sq ft
45 Harte 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

103.2%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$175K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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7 beds6 baths3,800 sq ft
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Sale history for 28 Hillview Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,046 (+5.4%)

$735,000 + $350,000

$1,085,000

2024

$4,789 (+3.3%)

$101,557 + $134,414

$235,971

2023

$4,638 (+4.4%)

$99,566 + $131,779

$231,345

2022

$4,442 (+1.6%)

$97,614 + $129,195

$226,809

2021

$4,375 (+2.0%)

$95,700 + $126,663

$222,363

2020

$4,288 (+4.1%)

$93,824 + $124,179

$218,003

2019

$4,119 (+1.1%)

$92,859 + $122,903

$215,762

2018

$4,072 (+3.2%)

$91,039 + $120,493

$211,532

2017

$3,945 (+4.0%)

$87,504 + $115,815

$203,319

2016

$3,794 (+4.5%)

$87,504 + $115,815

$203,319

2015

$3,632 (+5.0%)

$85,788 + $113,544

$199,332

2014

$3,459 (+1.5%)

$82,845 + $109,648

$192,493

2013

$3,407 (+4.5%)

$82,845 + $109,648

$192,493

2012

$3,262 (+1.6%)

$82,471 + $109,153

$191,624

2011

$3,211 (+1.2%)

$80,854 + $107,013

$187,867

2010

$3,172 (+3.5%)

$79,269 + $104,915

$184,184

2009

$3,063 (+4.8%)

$78,677 + $104,132

$182,809

2008

$2,922

$78,864 + $104,379

$183,243

Tax history for 28 Hillview Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,046 (+5.4%)

$735,000 + $350,000

$1,085,000

2024

$4,789 (+3.3%)

$101,557 + $134,414

$235,971

2023

$4,638 (+4.4%)

$99,566 + $131,779

$231,345

2022

$4,442 (+1.6%)

$97,614 + $129,195

$226,809

2021

$4,375 (+2.0%)

$95,700 + $126,663

$222,363

2020

$4,288 (+4.1%)

$93,824 + $124,179

$218,003

2019

$4,119 (+1.1%)

$92,859 + $122,903

$215,762

2018

$4,072 (+3.2%)

$91,039 + $120,493

$211,532

2017

$3,945 (+4.0%)

$87,504 + $115,815

$203,319

2016

$3,794 (+4.5%)

$87,504 + $115,815

$203,319

2015

$3,632 (+5.0%)

$85,788 + $113,544

$199,332

2014

$3,459 (+1.5%)

$82,845 + $109,648

$192,493

2013

$3,407 (+4.5%)

$82,845 + $109,648

$192,493

2012

$3,262 (+1.6%)

$82,471 + $109,153

$191,624

2011

$3,211 (+1.2%)

$80,854 + $107,013

$187,867

2010

$3,172 (+3.5%)

$79,269 + $104,915

$184,184

2009

$3,063 (+4.8%)

$78,677 + $104,132

$182,809

2008

$2,922

$78,864 + $104,379

$183,243

*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

5,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1949

Sq. Ft.

892

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

013-213-19

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

Sep 22, 2025 • Final

Plumbing

Perform a retroactive replacement of a water heater in a single-family home.

Plumbing

Water heater

Feb 1, 2021 • Final

Renewable energy online

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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

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: 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

Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Oven
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Inside Room
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior

Exterior Features
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: 5,201
Lot Size Acres: 0.1194
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Internet Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 892
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Marin County
APN: 013-213-19

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Laurel Dell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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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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

$1.19M – $1.44M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Hillview Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2012 Sq. Ft.	$1,964,172
12 Hillview Avenue, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2256 Sq. Ft.	$1,515,365

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Hillview Avenue, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 892 Sq. Ft.	$870,618
46 Hillview Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1621 Sq. Ft.	$1,410,062

Address	Redfin Estimate
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42 Hillview Avenue, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1390 Sq. Ft.	$1,235,941

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