$2,475/mo

Price

•

330

sq ft

38 Bret Ave

38 Bret Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Building highlights

1 unit available nowAvailability

Pets welcomePet policy

Very walkableWalk Score

Patio/balconyIn unit

Some transitTransit Score

10/29 last updated • 12 views

About 38 Bret Ave

Private detached studio ADU in San Rafael, fully renovated and move-in ready. Bright open layout with vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan and new wide-plank floors. Full kitchen with gas range, range hood, refrigerator and tile counters. Updated bathroom with walk-in shower and linen storage, plus a walk-in closet. French doors open onto a private patio and a backyard with a brick BBQ. Rent $2,475/month. Security deposit $2,000. Lease from 3 months, long or short term. Water and garbage are paid by the landlord, the tenant pays PG&E - and we cover PG&E for the first 6 months if you move in by November 30, 2026. Laundry on site, extra storage, gated bike storage, street parking. Cats welcome, no dogs. No smoking. Renters insurance required. Available now. Please submit the form on this page or contact Giancarlo at 415-640-1637 to learn more. This property is managed by the landlord.

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Policies

PetsDogs allowed, Cats allowed

Dogs allowed

Cats allowed

Lease termsDeposit: $2,000

ParkingOutdoor

Amenities

In-unitPatio, Oversized Closets, Vaulted Ceilings

Patio
Oversized Closets
Vaulted Ceilings
Ceiling Fan(s)
Gas Range
Refrigerator

CommunityPet Friendly

Unique featuresPrivate Yard, Outdoor Parking, Non-Smoking

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Places
Transit

8/10

Laurel Dell Elementary School

Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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About Bret

Harte

Bret Harte, located between Terra Linda and Downtown San Rafael, is a residential and hillside San Rafael neighborhood with curving streets and bay-facing views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bret Harte Park and Community Center on Mission Avenue, where ballfields, playground energy, and after-school activity set the daily rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and tidy postwar streetscapes mix with pockets of older cottages on the slopes. The Marinwood Plaza corridor adds a practical, local errand loop without changing the quiet feel. Community pillars include Marinwood Community Center, Marinwood Market, and the Marinwood Community Farmers’ Market. Open-space edges and trailheads link the blocks to the North San Pedro Road ridgeline.

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Historical weather

San Rafael, CA • 94901

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10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Sun exposure

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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$2,475/mo

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38 Bret Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

This property is priced $3,035 below the rental estimate which makes this a great deal!

Asking rent

$2,475

Rental estimate

$5,510

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Sale and tax history for 38 Bret Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

AVAIL

Oct 29, 2026

Listed for Rent

$2,475

$1/sq ft

BAREIS #326045515

Oct 26, 2026

Sold

$1,000,000

$542/sq ft

Oct 23, 2026

Pending

—

Sep 18, 2026

Contingent

—

Sep 3, 2026

Price Changed

$999,000

$542/sq ft

Jul 24, 2026

Price Changed

$1,049,000

$569/sq ft

Jul 9, 2026

Price Changed

$1,099,000

$596/sq ft

Jun 16, 2026

Price Changed

$1,195,000

$648/sq ft

May 26, 2026

Listed

$1,275,000

$691/sq ft

Rare opportunity to own two homes on one lot in a convenient and versatile setting. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with comfortable living spaces, while the detached ADU offers its own kitchen and bathroom, ideal for guests, extended family, rental income, or a private home office setup. Whether you're looking for multi-generational living, an investment opportunity, or added flexibility, 38 Bret Avenue offers a unique layout with endless potential. Enjoy the ability to live in one home and rent the other, host long-term guests with ease, or create the perfect work-from-home retreat. A special property with options that are hard to find.

BAREIS #326064828

Sep 23, 2026

Contingent

—

Public Records

May 8, 1991

Sold

$230,000

$125/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 22, 1976

Sold

$54,000

$29/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,385 (+13.9%)

$256,581 + $392,690

$649,271

2025

$9,115 (+5.5%)

$256,581 + $392,690

$649,271

2024

$8,640 (+2.2%)

$251,551 + $301,657

$553,208

2023

$8,451 (+5.3%)

$246,619 + $295,744

$542,363

2022

$8,024 (+1.6%)

$241,784 + $289,945

$531,729

2021

$7,898 (+1.3%)

$237,044 + $284,261

$521,305

2020

$7,795 (+4.5%)

$232,397 + $278,688

$511,085

2019

$7,460 (+1.0%)

$230,015 + $275,832

$505,847

2018

$7,383 (+3.7%)

$225,505 + $270,424

$495,929

2017

$7,118 (+3.6%)

$216,750 + $259,925

$476,675

2016

$6,871 (+4.6%)

$216,750 + $259,925

$476,675

2015

$6,570 (+4.5%)

$212,501 + $254,829

$467,330

2014

$6,287 (+1.8%)

$205,209 + $246,086

$451,295

2013

$6,177 (+4.0%)

$205,209 + $246,086

$451,295

2012

$5,937 (+1.7%)

$204,283 + $244,975

$449,258

2011

$5,838 (+1.1%)

$200,279 + $240,172

$440,451

2010

$5,772 (+1.9%)

$196,352 + $235,463

$431,815

2009

$5,667 (+4.3%)

$194,885 + $233,704

$428,589

2008

$5,433

$195,348 + $234,260

$429,608

38 Bret Ave

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