Off Market Jul 2024 for $2M

$2,093,543

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,236/mo

•

2,461

sq ft

41 Balboa Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

This inviting and wonderfully private single-level home blends easy living with comfort and style. Conveniently located in popular Villa Real, this well-maintained property offers a friendly layout with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms all on the same level. Boasting stunning bay views from the living area, a formal dining room sits next to the living room with custom bookshelves and an elegant wood-burning fireplace. The designer kitchen features a Calacatta marble center island, black honed granite countertops and Sub-Zero and Viking appliances. The primary bedroom has a cozy sitting area, private outdoor patio, and a bathroom with two sinks, bathtub and shower. The back yard is a private outdoor oasis featuring a sparkling heated pool, al fresco dining area and multiple sitting areas. The lush front lawn and meticulous landscaping is perfect for hosting intimate gatherings or simply just relaxing. Additional features include a French limestone hearth, hardwood floors, abundant storage, a solar heated pool, and an attached 2-car garage. Great weather and fantastic natural light.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$851Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Hewitt •DRE #00996144 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

•415-407-8349 (agent)

•team@TheGoldenGateGroup.com (agent)

Listed by C.J. Nakagawa •DRE #01913564 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

•415-407-2151 (agent)

•cj@thegoldengategroup.com (agent)

Bought with Matt Francis •DRE #01424064 • Vanguard Properties

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•Source:BAREIS #324033485

Redfin Estimate

$2,093,543

$19K since sold in July 2024$24K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.90M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,650,000
A
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B
4 beds3 baths2,747 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
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C
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D
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,335 sq ft
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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 41 Balboa Ave

Date

Event

Price

BAREIS #324033485

Jul 12, 2024

Sold

$2,075,000

$843/sq ft

Jun 25, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 20, 2024

Price Changed

$2,095,000

$851/sq ft

May 30, 2024

Price Changed

$2,195,000

$892/sq ft

May 3, 2024

Listed

$2,250,000

$914/sq ft

TURBOTENANT #1

Jan 19, 2024

Rental Removed

$9,800

$4/sq ft

Dec 22, 2023

Listed for Rent

$9,800

$4/sq ft

BAREIS #322037533

May 13, 2022

Sold

$2,280,000

$926/sq ft

May 6, 2022

Pending

—

Apr 27, 2022

Listed

$1,950,000

$792/sq ft

This wonderfully private, one-level home conveniently located in popular Villa Real has been beautifully remodeled featuring a fantastic kitchen with a Calacatta marble center island, black honed granite countertops, Shaw farm sink, Sub-Zero, Viking & Fisher Paykel appliances and plenty of room for counter seating. The kitchen is adjacent to a spacious family room with sliding doors leading to the outside. The primary bedroom has a cozy sitting area, pleasant outdoor patio and a bathroom with two sinks, bathtub & shower. A formal dining room with peaceful Bay & hillside views is next to a living room with custom built-ins and an elegant wood-burning fireplace with a French limestone hearth. The back yard has a solar heated swimming pool, a stand-alone spa & patio areas for dining or relaxing. Other amenities include hardwood floors, wainscoting, box wall panels, remodeled full bathroom with a Kohler tub and Rohl fixtures, two-car attached garage, great weather and lots of natural light

Public Records

Jul 23, 2008

Sold

$1,200,000

$488/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 26, 1997

Sold

$485,000

$197/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,298 (−24.5%)

$815,470 + $932,978

$1,748,448

2024

$30,866 (+1.3%)

$799,487 + $914,691

$1,714,178

2023

$30,465 (+60.9%)

$1,248,480 + $1,123,632

$2,372,112

2022

$18,936 (+1.7%)

$1,224,000 + $1,101,600

$2,325,600

2021

$18,628 (+0.8%)

$849,394 + $600,642

$1,450,036

2020

$18,471 (+3.4%)

$832,741 + $588,866

$1,421,607

2019

$17,855 (+1.0%)

$824,208 + $582,832

$1,407,040

2018

$17,671 (+9.8%)

$808,052 + $571,408

$1,379,460

2017

$16,095 (+10.8%)

$735,000 + $515,000

$1,250,000

2016

$14,529 (+10.6%)

$735,000 + $515,000

$1,250,000

2015

$13,139 (+8.7%)

$667,359 + $467,150

$1,134,509

2014

$12,087 (+8.4%)

$577,500 + $404,250

$981,750

2013

$11,154 (−11.4%)

$577,500 + $404,250

$981,750

2012

$12,596 (−4.6%)

$525,000 + $367,500

$892,500

2011

$13,207 (−6.2%)

$617,500 + $427,500

$1,045,000

2010

$14,087 (+0.7%)

$650,000 + $450,000

$1,100,000

2009

$13,992 (+142.2%)

$698,341 + $493,826

$1,192,167

2008

$5,778

$700,000 + $495,000

$1,195,000

Tax history for 41 Balboa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,298 (−24.5%)

$815,470 + $932,978

$1,748,448

2024

$30,866 (+1.3%)

$799,487 + $914,691

$1,714,178

2023

$30,465 (+60.9%)

$1,248,480 + $1,123,632

$2,372,112

2022

$18,936 (+1.7%)

$1,224,000 + $1,101,600

$2,325,600

2021

$18,628 (+0.8%)

$849,394 + $600,642

$1,450,036

2020

$18,471 (+3.4%)

$832,741 + $588,866

$1,421,607

2019

$17,855 (+1.0%)

$824,208 + $582,832

$1,407,040

2018

$17,671 (+9.8%)

$808,052 + $571,408

$1,379,460

2017

$16,095 (+10.8%)

$735,000 + $515,000

$1,250,000

2016

$14,529 (+10.6%)

$735,000 + $515,000

$1,250,000

2015

$13,139 (+8.7%)

$667,359 + $467,150

$1,134,509

2014

$12,087 (+8.4%)

$577,500 + $404,250

$981,750

2013

$11,154 (−11.4%)

$577,500 + $404,250

$981,750

2012

$12,596 (−4.6%)

$525,000 + $367,500

$892,500

2011

$13,207 (−6.2%)

$617,500 + $427,500

$1,045,000

2010

$14,087 (+0.7%)

$650,000 + $450,000

$1,100,000

2009

$13,992 (+142.2%)

$698,341 + $493,826

$1,192,167

2008

$5,778

$700,000 + $495,000

$1,195,000

*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

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1983

Sq. Ft.

2,443

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

016-132-14

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

R7.5

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

Jan 7, 2025 • Final

Building

Remodel the primary bathroom of a residential building.

Bathroom

Remodel

Aug 28, 2024 • Final

Mechanical commerical

Replace the furnace and air conditioning unit in the same location.

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

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing 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, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Inside Room, Space For Frzr/Refr, Washer Included
# of Stories: 1

Room Information
Basement: None
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior

Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No

Pool Information
Pool Features: Built-In, Fenced, Pool Sweep, Solar Heat
Has Private Pool: Yes
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: 11,500
Lot Size Acres: 0.264
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Corner, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private

Power Production Information
Type: None
Size: 0.00
Year Install: 0

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: Yes
Association Name: Villa Real Property Association
Association Amenities: Other
Association Fee: $150
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Other

School Information
School District County: Marin
Elementary School District: San Rafael City Schools
Middle Or Junior School District: San Rafael City Schools
High School District: San Rafael City Schools

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,443
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Marin County
APN: 016-132-14

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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San Pedro Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

2/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.99M – $2.41M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Balboa Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2346 Sq. Ft.	$1,794,225
54 Balboa Avenue, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2830 Sq. Ft.	$2,245,238

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Balboa Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1923 Sq. Ft.	$1,804,440
45 Balboa Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$1,577,901

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Balboa Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1974 Sq. Ft.	$1,675,954
18 Balboa Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2850 Sq. Ft.	$1,874,454

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