Off Market Jul 2023 for $3.6M

$3,877,716

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $21,625/mo

•

4,583

sq ft

452 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Welcome to 452 Bret Harte, a rare gated contemporary estate perched on 1.5 expansive acres, offering majestic 270 degree panoramic bay, bridge, and valley views with abundant all-day sunshine, unparalleled privacy, yet close-in access. Recently renovated to perfection with exquisite finishes, this stunning 4,583 square foot (+/-) home features 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, with a flexible floor plan that includes a chef's kitchen, a grand great room with cathedral ceilings, and a decadent primary suite with walk-in closet all on the entry level. Immerse yourself in the quintessential Marin lifestyle with lush mature gardens, a spa, pool, large deck and patio for celebrations, citrus orchard with three mature lemon trees, a mandarin orange tree, apple and plum trees, grape vine and a serene water feature that all create a private resort-like oasis. The property also includes a circular auto court, well for irrigation, a built-out 2-car garage, a gym, gardener's quarters, and an extensive solar system with Tesla PowerWall batteries. Experience luxury living at its finest at 452 Bret Harte. It's a place where cherished memories are made, where families grow, and where dreams come true.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

1.56 acresLot Size

$846Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Joshua Deitch •DRE #01902477 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-388-5060 (agent)

•joshuadeitch@me.com (agent)

Bought with Marcia Skall •DRE #01077678 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Jennifer Glassman •DRE #02059113 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

•415-309-5331 (agent)

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•Source:BAREIS #323024281

Redfin Estimate

$3,877,716

$253K since sold in July 2023$490K since August

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This home's estimate is 25.9% higher than the average sale price ($3.08M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$3,627,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths2,574 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$5,000,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths2,491 sq ft
122 Altura Way, Kentfield, CA 94904
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$2,250,000
C
5 beds5 baths3,165 sq ft
23 Blossom Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$3,100,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,500 sq ft
321 N Almenar Dr, Greenbrae, CA 94904
SOLD OCT 10, 2023
$3,050,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,361 sq ft
1 Altura Way, Greenbrae, CA 94904
SOLD OCT 10, 2025
$1,460,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,484 sq ft
544 Bret Harte Rd, 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

102.8%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 452 Bret Harte Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$45,177 (−1.7%)

$2,080,800 + $1,690,650

$3,771,450

2024

$45,947 (+22.8%)

$2,040,000 + $1,657,500

$3,697,500

2023

$37,406 (+6.2%)

$2,000,000 + $1,625,000

$3,625,000

2022

$35,208 (+12.4%)

$1,549,823 + $1,347,333

$2,897,156

2021

$31,311 (−0.3%)

$1,519,438 + $1,320,917

$2,840,355

2020

$31,398 (+1.5%)

$1,300,000 + $1,200,000

$2,500,000

2019

$30,930 (−0.2%)

$1,300,000 + $1,200,000

$2,500,000

2018

$30,977 (+12.6%)

$1,300,000 + $1,200,000

$2,500,000

2017

$27,502 (+7.1%)

$1,237,950 + $1,000,914

$2,238,864

2016

$25,672 (+11.0%)

$1,237,950 + $1,000,914

$2,238,864

2015

$23,132 (+8.9%)

$1,179,221 + $932,299

$2,111,520

2014

$21,251 (+8.6%)

$1,020,442 + $806,767

$1,827,209

2013

$19,572 (+6.5%)

$1,020,442 + $806,767

$1,827,209

2012

$18,375 (−4.7%)

$927,675 + $733,425

$1,661,100

2011

$19,284 (−11.8%)

$883,500 + $698,500

$1,582,000

2010

$21,857 (−4.2%)

$930,000 + $733,000

$1,663,000

2009

$22,814 (−2.1%)

$1,031,320 + $874,000

$1,905,320

2008

$23,303

$1,085,600 + $920,000

$2,005,600

Tax history for 452 Bret Harte Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$45,177 (−1.7%)

$2,080,800 + $1,690,650

$3,771,450

2024

$45,947 (+22.8%)

$2,040,000 + $1,657,500

$3,697,500

2023

$37,406 (+6.2%)

$2,000,000 + $1,625,000

$3,625,000

2022

$35,208 (+12.4%)

$1,549,823 + $1,347,333

$2,897,156

2021

$31,311 (−0.3%)

$1,519,438 + $1,320,917

$2,840,355

2020

$31,398 (+1.5%)

$1,300,000 + $1,200,000

$2,500,000

2019

$30,930 (−0.2%)

$1,300,000 + $1,200,000

$2,500,000

2018

$30,977 (+12.6%)

$1,300,000 + $1,200,000

$2,500,000

2017

$27,502 (+7.1%)

$1,237,950 + $1,000,914

$2,238,864

2016

$25,672 (+11.0%)

$1,237,950 + $1,000,914

$2,238,864

2015

$23,132 (+8.9%)

$1,179,221 + $932,299

$2,111,520

2014

$21,251 (+8.6%)

$1,020,442 + $806,767

$1,827,209

2013

$19,572 (+6.5%)

$1,020,442 + $806,767

$1,827,209

2012

$18,375 (−4.7%)

$927,675 + $733,425

$1,661,100

2011

$19,284 (−11.8%)

$883,500 + $698,500

$1,582,000

2010

$21,857 (−4.2%)

$930,000 + $733,000

$1,663,000

2009

$22,814 (−2.1%)

$1,031,320 + $874,000

$1,905,320

2008

$23,303

$1,085,600 + $920,000

$2,005,600

*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

1.56 Acres

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

4,589

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

013-175-09

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

R1A

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.

Zone overlays

Hillside Development Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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

May 2, 2023 • Final

Building

Install new water heaters, an electric vehicle charger, and remodel a hallway bathroom.

Bathroom

Electrical

Ev charger

Remodel

Feb 9, 2022 • Final

Renewable energy

Install an energy storage system to provide backup power for the existing electrical 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: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Facing Side
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 5
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Radiant Heat, Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Master Bedroom Features: Ground Floor, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Hood Over Range
Fireplaces Total: 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Inside Room, Sink, Washer Included
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
Room Types: Baths Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sun Room, Wine Storage Area
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area, Space in Kitchen
Family Room Features: Other
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Island w/Sink, Skylight(s)
Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room
Levels: Two, Multi/Split
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Awning, Covered Patio, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Metal, Wood

Pool Information
Pool Features: Built-In, Gas Heat, Pool Sweep, Salt Water
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: Yes
Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In

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: 67,954
Lot Size Acres: 1.56
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Dead End, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Other

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,589
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Marin County
APN: 013-175-09

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Laurel Dell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 86° expected this year, 11 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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$3.68M – $4.46M

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Home values near 452 Bret Harte Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
504 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,094
470 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1433 Sq. Ft.	$1,327,810

Address	Redfin Estimate
460 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2679 Sq. Ft.	$1,789,816
507 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2792 Sq. Ft.	$1,683,626

Address	Redfin Estimate
466 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$1,646,824
472 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2963 Sq. Ft.	$2,270,709

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