294 Union St is a 1,509 square foot house on a 5,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 10, 2015 for $710,500. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $1,233,651.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$818Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,233,651
$523K since sold in July 2015$17K since July
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This home's estimate is 10.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 5 comparable homes.
Situated only a few minutes from downtown San Rafael, this home contains an open floor plan with new wood flooring throughout, French doors that open to a vaulted-ceiling bedroom and rear exterior deck & rear yard patio, An additional kitchen,...
bathroom, and studio space at rear yard level is accessed through a separate rear entrance.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 294 Union St
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 10, 2015
Sold
$710,500
$471/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 2001
Sold
$430,000
$285/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 21, 1984
Sold
$137,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1978
Sold
$85,500
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,010 (+3.9%)
$641,412 + $351,382
$992,794
2024
$13,481 (+1.8%)
$628,837 + $344,493
$973,330
2023
$13,245 (+5.8%)
$616,509 + $337,739
$954,248
2022
$12,522 (+1.5%)
$604,422 + $331,118
$935,540
2021
$12,338 (+0.5%)
$592,572 + $324,626
$917,198
2020
$12,279 (+17.2%)
$580,957 + $318,263
$899,220
2019
$10,479 (+1.0%)
$575,000 + $315,000
$890,000
2018
$10,375 (+3.9%)
$451,010 + $301,911
$752,921
2017
$9,986 (+3.5%)
$433,500 + $290,190
$723,690
2016
$9,651 (+30.6%)
$433,500 + $290,190
$723,690
2015
$7,391 (+4.4%)
$425,000 + $284,500
$709,500
2014
$7,078 (+0.4%)
$239,688 + $283,938
$523,626
2013
$7,050 (+4.0%)
$239,688 + $283,938
$523,626
2012
$6,782 (+1.7%)
$238,605 + $282,656
$521,261
2011
$6,670 (+1.1%)
$233,927 + $277,114
$511,041
2010
$6,596 (+1.6%)
$229,341 + $271,681
$501,022
2009
$6,492 (+4.2%)
$227,629 + $269,653
$497,282
2008
$6,230
$228,171 + $270,295
$498,466
Tax history for 294 Union St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,010 (+3.9%)
$641,412 + $351,382
$992,794
2024
$13,481 (+1.8%)
$628,837 + $344,493
$973,330
2023
$13,245 (+5.8%)
$616,509 + $337,739
$954,248
2022
$12,522 (+1.5%)
$604,422 + $331,118
$935,540
2021
$12,338 (+0.5%)
$592,572 + $324,626
$917,198
2020
$12,279 (+17.2%)
$580,957 + $318,263
$899,220
2019
$10,479 (+1.0%)
$575,000 + $315,000
$890,000
2018
$10,375 (+3.9%)
$451,010 + $301,911
$752,921
2017
$9,986 (+3.5%)
$433,500 + $290,190
$723,690
2016
$9,651 (+30.6%)
$433,500 + $290,190
$723,690
2015
$7,391 (+4.4%)
$425,000 + $284,500
$709,500
2014
$7,078 (+0.4%)
$239,688 + $283,938
$523,626
2013
$7,050 (+4.0%)
$239,688 + $283,938
$523,626
2012
$6,782 (+1.7%)
$238,605 + $282,656
$521,261
2011
$6,670 (+1.1%)
$233,927 + $277,114
$511,041
2010
$6,596 (+1.6%)
$229,341 + $271,681
$501,022
2009
$6,492 (+4.2%)
$227,629 + $269,653
$497,282
2008
$6,230
$228,171 + $270,295
$498,466
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R5
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 18, 2022 • Final
Building
Remodel a bathroom on the lower floor of the building.
Bathroom
Remodel
Oct 18, 2022 • Final
Mechanical residential
Replace a furnace and install one duct supply.
HVAC
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: Floor/wall Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HAPPY VLY
Living Sq. Ft: 1,509
Building Sq. Ft: 1,509
# of Units: 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 260
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,000
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.1148
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,509
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Marin County
APN: 014-031-21
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Coleman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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
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15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.17M – $1.42M
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