Off Market May 2024 for $1.4M

$1,564,810

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,589/mo

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2,164

sq ft

40 Octavia St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Beautiful single family home with ADU for guests,au pair, home office, or as a guesthouse for visiting family & friends. Offering one of the largest sun-drenched level lawns in Gerstle Park! Easily connect the two floors by opening a single door- the floor plan flows beautifully either way. The upstairs is complete w/ three generously sized bedrooms,two full baths,stylish living room w/ fireplace & an updated kitchen w/ dining area & sliding doors leading to the lovely deck w/ views and backyard. The lower level ADU w/ separate entrance offers one spacious bedroom, one full bath, cheery kitchen w/ eating area and a welcoming living room with fireplace & bookshelves - and rental income if desired! Enjoy entertaining in the large backyard w/level patio, fire-pit lounge area & outdoor dining. This is a true gardeners delight - plant your fruit teees & veggies & begin living the farm to table lifestyle! The natural sunlight streaming in each room and the sun drenched backyard create an uplifting atmosphere inside and out. Space for an additional ADU?? Check w/ city of SR. Enjoy fresh interior paint, updated lighting,hardwood floors and EV car charger. Just blocks to shops, restaurants, movie theater, parks & public transportation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

5,301 sq ftLot Size

$723Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Linda Gridley •DRE #01077981 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-531-3622 (agent)

•lgridley@cbnorcal.com (agent)

Listed by Mary Edwards •DRE #01053526 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-652-2566 (agent)

•medwards@cbnorcal.com (agent)

Bought with Jamie Lockett •DRE #02016644 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:BAREIS #324023033

Redfin Estimate

$1,564,810

$165K since sold in May 2024$91K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,955,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,324 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$1,363,000
B
5 beds3 baths2,180 sq ft
1422 Nye St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,075,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,658 sq ft
178 Reservoir Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$1,510,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,304 sq ft
17 Redwood Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,800,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,944 sq ft
130 C St, San Rafael, CA 94901

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$102K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 40 Octavia St

Date

Event

Price

BAREIS #324023033

May 21, 2024

Sold

$1,400,000

$647/sq ft

May 13, 2024

Pending

—

May 3, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 3, 2024

Listed

$1,449,000

$670/sq ft

BAREIS #324023048

May 21, 2024

Sold

$1,400,000

$647/sq ft

May 10, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 3, 2024

Listed

$1,449,000

$670/sq ft

Gerstle Parks' ideal central San Rafael location! Sun streaming across hardwood floors through large windows,four bedrooms, three full baths and room to roam on a generously sized lot...what more you ask for? This home lives beautifully as a single family with in-law for guests, au pair, or home office. OR one can take advantage of the legal duplex status with separate meters and water heaters,two totally separate entrances, and a floor plan that makes each living space feel like the only space. The upstairs is complete with three spacious bedrooms, two full baths, beautiful living room with fireplace, an updated kitchen with dining area and sliding doors leading to the lovely deck and backyard. The lower level offers one spacious bedroom, one full bath, kitchen with eating area and a welcoming living room with fireplace. The large backyard hosts a level patio,fire-pit lounge area,outdoor dining,potting table and plenty of lawn to create, play, plant and enjoy the lovely San Rafael weather. The two car attached garage can be separated to allow secure space for each unit.Enjoy fresh interior paint, updated lighting, hardwood floors and an EV for electric car charging.Both w/ interior garage access!It may be possible to build two ADU's-check with City of SR for regulations.

Public Records

Jul 21, 2020

Sold

$1,213,000

$561/sq ft

BAREIS #22013517

Jun 23, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 23, 2020

Delisted

—

Jun 16, 2020

Listed

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,915 (+12.0%)

$806,310 + $650,250

$1,456,560

2024

$18,669 (+2.1%)

$790,500 + $637,500

$1,428,000

2023

$18,290 (+5.6%)

$848,960 + $436,683

$1,285,643

2022

$17,317 (+1.1%)

$832,320 + $428,124

$1,260,444

2021

$17,132 (+223.1%)

$816,000 + $419,730

$1,235,730

2020

$5,302 (+5.6%)

$800,000 + $411,500

$1,211,500

2019

$5,019 (−0.4%)

$109,539 + $102,774

$212,313

2018

$5,038 (+31.5%)

$107,392 + $100,760

$208,152

2017

$3,830 (+3.9%)

$33,799 + $73,359

$107,158

2016

$3,688 (+4.3%)

$33,799 + $73,359

$107,158

2015

$3,536 (+6.1%)

$33,137 + $71,921

$105,058

2014

$3,333 (+3.3%)

$32,000 + $69,453

$101,453

2013

$3,226 (+5.6%)

$32,000 + $69,453

$101,453

2012

$3,056 (+1.2%)

$31,855 + $69,139

$100,994

2011

$3,021 (+1.1%)

$31,231 + $67,784

$99,015

2010

$2,988 (+6.3%)

$30,618 + $66,455

$97,073

2009

$2,810 (+6.3%)

$30,390 + $65,959

$96,349

2008

$2,644

$30,462 + $66,115

$96,577

Tax history for 40 Octavia St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,915 (+12.0%)

$806,310 + $650,250

$1,456,560

2024

$18,669 (+2.1%)

$790,500 + $637,500

$1,428,000

2023

$18,290 (+5.6%)

$848,960 + $436,683

$1,285,643

2022

$17,317 (+1.1%)

$832,320 + $428,124

$1,260,444

2021

$17,132 (+223.1%)

$816,000 + $419,730

$1,235,730

2020

$5,302 (+5.6%)

$800,000 + $411,500

$1,211,500

2019

$5,019 (−0.4%)

$109,539 + $102,774

$212,313

2018

$5,038 (+31.5%)

$107,392 + $100,760

$208,152

2017

$3,830 (+3.9%)

$33,799 + $73,359

$107,158

2016

$3,688 (+4.3%)

$33,799 + $73,359

$107,158

2015

$3,536 (+6.1%)

$33,137 + $71,921

$105,058

2014

$3,333 (+3.3%)

$32,000 + $69,453

$101,453

2013

$3,226 (+5.6%)

$32,000 + $69,453

$101,453

2012

$3,056 (+1.2%)

$31,855 + $69,139

$100,994

2011

$3,021 (+1.1%)

$31,231 + $67,784

$99,015

2010

$2,988 (+6.3%)

$30,618 + $66,455

$97,073

2009

$2,810 (+6.3%)

$30,390 + $65,959

$96,349

2008

$2,644

$30,462 + $66,115

$96,577

*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

5,300 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

2,164

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

012-191-24

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Duplex Residential District

The duplex residential district provides opportunities for single-family and duplex residential development. As a transitional area between single-family and multifamily districts, an intent of the district is to maintain the design character of single-family districts.; The duplex residential district is included in the medium-density residential land use category with a density of 2,500 sq ft per dwelling unit.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: Attached, EV Charging, Garage Facing Front, Side-by-Side
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central, Gas, Wall Furnace

Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Brick
Laundry Features: In Garage
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Levels: Two
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room
Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, 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: Yes
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,301
Lot Size Acres: 0.1217
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Front

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,164
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Marin County
APN: 012-191-24

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Laurel Dell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

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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, 17 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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San Rafael, CA • 94901

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$1.49M – $1.80M

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Home values near 40 Octavia St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Octavia Street, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$1,207,178
32 Octavia Street, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1899 Sq. Ft.	$1,039,790

Address	Redfin Estimate
99 Octavia Street, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$1,068,705
27 Octavia Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$893,409

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Octavia Street, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1955 Sq. Ft.	—
47 Octavia Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1135 Sq. Ft.	$1,102,294

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