Set in San Rafael's desirable Montecito neighborhood, 34 Ridge Avenue offers updated interiors and seamless, indoor-outdoor living. This Mid-Century home features an open-concept layout filled with natural light, complemented by hardwood floors and a chef's kitchen. Adjacent, a cozy seating space and separate dining area open up to a spacious, top deck with serene hillside views - perfect for entertaining. All three bedrooms and bathrooms have been thoughtfully remodeled with a serene atmosphere. The lower level includes a storage room and an office nook that leads out to a large deck with a hot tub, multiple seating areas, and stairs to the grassy garden and fruit trees below. Surrounded by tree-lined streets and timeless architecture, this home combines charm and convenience. Close to Highway 101, shopping, schools, and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
5,375 sq ftLot Size
$811Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Troy Luchessi•DRE #01322760• Compass
•415-902-8769 (agent)
•troy@troyluchessi.com (agent)
Bought with Chris Schaub•DRE #02064681• Coldwell Banker Realty
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,376 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,054
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
014-053-12
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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 27, 2025 • Final
Building
Obtain a retroactive permit for the remodel of two bathrooms.
Bathroom
Remodel
Aug 21, 2025 • Final
Demo
Demolish a swimming pool.
Demolition
Pool and hot tub
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: 4
Parking Features: Enclosed
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Other Bathroom Features: Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Hood Over Range
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Types: Office
Kitchen Features: Island
Levels: Two
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,375
Lot Size Acres: 0.1234
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Landscape Back
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,054
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,376 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Marin County
APN: 014-053-12
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Coleman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.58M – $1.92M
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