Off market dec 2023 for $1.7M

$1,799,899

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,024/mo

•

2,699

sq ft

409 Forbes Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Nestled on a serene cul-de-sac in San Rafael's sought-after Forbes Neighborhood, 409 Forbes Ave offers an exceptional opportunity. This spacious 3BR/2BA, single-family residence also offers an attached 1BR/1BA unit, totaling 2,700 square feet. The main residence features an open floor plan, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, privacy and beautiful hill views from the kitchen and sweeping views from back deck. There is also a remarkable 900 square feet of basement storage. Convenience abounds with a 2-car garage, electric car charger, and solar power. The lushly landscaped yard provides a private oasis, and the attached unit offers fantastic versatility. Located near schools, parks, shopping, and dining, this property combines space and functionality in a desirable neighborhood. Don't miss your chance to make it your home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

4,620 sq ftLot Size

$667Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Helen Luttemo •DRE #01386035 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-244-4414 (agent)

•helen@enjoymarin.com (agent)

Bought with Janet Krahling •DRE #00985534 • Compass

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•Source:BAREIS #323926800

Redfin Estimate

$1,799,899

$50K since sold in December 2023$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.87M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$2,328,000
A
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SOLD AUG 19, 2026
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$1,760,166
B
3 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft
166 Alpine St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,750,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
247 Santa Margarita Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$2,525,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,252 sq ft
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SOLD NOV 4, 2025
$1,375,000
E
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SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,505,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,386 sq ft
150 Tamal Vista Dr, 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

103.2%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 409 Forbes Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,357 (+3.9%)

$988,380 + $832,320

$1,820,700

2024

$24,406 (+66.7%)

$969,000 + $816,000

$1,785,000

2023

$14,641 (+5.5%)

$950,000 + $800,000

$1,750,000

2022

$13,876 (+1.5%)

$512,441 + $491,943

$1,004,384

2021

$13,670 (+1.0%)

$502,395 + $482,299

$984,694

2020

$13,540 (+3.3%)

$492,547 + $472,845

$965,392

2019

$13,104 (+0.8%)

$487,500 + $468,000

$955,500

2018

$13,001 (+3.7%)

$477,941 + $458,823

$936,764

2017

$12,542 (+3.5%)

$459,382 + $441,007

$900,389

2016

$12,119 (+4.6%)

$459,382 + $441,007

$900,389

2015

$11,584 (+4.3%)

$450,375 + $432,360

$882,735

2014

$11,107 (+0.3%)

$434,921 + $417,524

$852,445

2013

$11,070 (+4.0%)

$434,921 + $417,524

$852,445

2012

$10,640 (+1.5%)

$432,956 + $415,638

$848,594

2011

$10,482 (+0.9%)

$424,470 + $407,491

$831,961

2010

$10,385 (−1.0%)

$416,148 + $399,502

$815,650

2009

$10,493 (+4.4%)

$413,040 + $396,518

$809,558

2008

$10,055

$414,022 + $397,461

$811,483

Tax history for 409 Forbes Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,357 (+3.9%)

$988,380 + $832,320

$1,820,700

2024

$24,406 (+66.7%)

$969,000 + $816,000

$1,785,000

2023

$14,641 (+5.5%)

$950,000 + $800,000

$1,750,000

2022

$13,876 (+1.5%)

$512,441 + $491,943

$1,004,384

2021

$13,670 (+1.0%)

$502,395 + $482,299

$984,694

2020

$13,540 (+3.3%)

$492,547 + $472,845

$965,392

2019

$13,104 (+0.8%)

$487,500 + $468,000

$955,500

2018

$13,001 (+3.7%)

$477,941 + $458,823

$936,764

2017

$12,542 (+3.5%)

$459,382 + $441,007

$900,389

2016

$12,119 (+4.6%)

$459,382 + $441,007

$900,389

2015

$11,584 (+4.3%)

$450,375 + $432,360

$882,735

2014

$11,107 (+0.3%)

$434,921 + $417,524

$852,445

2013

$11,070 (+4.0%)

$434,921 + $417,524

$852,445

2012

$10,640 (+1.5%)

$432,956 + $415,638

$848,594

2011

$10,482 (+0.9%)

$424,470 + $407,491

$831,961

2010

$10,385 (−1.0%)

$416,148 + $399,502

$815,650

2009

$10,493 (+4.4%)

$413,040 + $396,518

$809,558

2008

$10,055

$414,022 + $397,461

$811,483

*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

4,620 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1967

Sq. Ft.

2,699

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

010-071-27

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

Jun 27, 2024 • Final

Building

Install a hot tub, electric vehicle charger, and battery backup system.

Battery

Electrical

Ev charger

Pool and hot tub

Apr 7, 2021 • Final

Renewable energy online

Install a battery backup system.

Battery

Electrical

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: Detached, EV Charging, Garage Facing Front
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Window
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
Heating: Central, Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Interior Features: Storage Area(s)
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Basement, In Garage, Washer Included
Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
# of Stories: 1

Room Information
Room Types: Dining Room, Family Room, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
Family Room Features: Deck Attached
Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Deck
Allows Horses: No
Exterior Features: Entry Gate
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: Yes
Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal

Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: Yes
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4,620
Lot Size Acres: 0.1061
Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
Lot Features: Dead End, Low Maintenance

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,699
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,620 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Marin County
APN: 010-071-27

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Sun Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

Terra Linda High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

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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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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

$1.71M – $2.07M

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Home values near 409 Forbes Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
411 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1175 Sq. Ft.	$1,395,837
418 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$1,399,990

Address	Redfin Estimate
412 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1594 Sq. Ft.	$1,737,314
423 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2631 Sq. Ft.	$2,242,012

Address	Redfin Estimate
375 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1389 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,282
408 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1304 Sq. Ft.	$1,587,842

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