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$1,407,586

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1 ba

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1,902

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453 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

453 Bret Harte Rd is a 1,902 square foot house on a 0.5 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $1,407,586.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$740Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,407,586

$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 40.4% lower than the average sale price ($2.36M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$2,600,000
A
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$3,300,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,375 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$1,950,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,635 sq ft
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D
2 beds1 bath1,334 sq ft
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SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,100,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,535 sq ft
155 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

104

13 MoM

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$3,200,000
6 beds3.5 baths4,067 sq ft
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Sale history for 453 Bret Harte Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,634 (−2.2%)

$61,363 + $277,621

$338,984

2025

$5,758 (+7.7%)

$61,363 + $277,621

$338,984

2024

$5,346 (+2.8%)

$60,160 + $272,177

$332,337

2023

$5,199 (+5.0%)

$58,981 + $266,841

$325,822

2022

$4,952 (+1.5%)

$57,824 + $261,610

$319,434

2021

$4,880 (+0.4%)

$56,691 + $256,481

$313,172

2020

$4,860 (+5.8%)

$55,579 + $251,453

$307,032

2019

$4,592 (+0.8%)

$55,009 + $248,875

$303,884

2018

$4,558 (+3.3%)

$53,931 + $243,997

$297,928

2017

$4,411 (+3.8%)

$51,837 + $234,521

$286,358

2016

$4,251 (+4.5%)

$51,837 + $234,521

$286,358

2015

$4,069 (+4.8%)

$50,821 + $229,924

$280,745

2014

$3,882 (+0.8%)

$49,077 + $222,036

$271,113

2013

$3,852 (+4.3%)

$49,077 + $222,036

$271,113

2012

$3,695 (+1.4%)

$48,855 + $221,034

$269,889

2011

$3,645 (+1.5%)

$47,897 + $216,701

$264,598

2010

$3,591 (−4.1%)

$46,958 + $212,451

$259,409

2009

$3,746 (+5.3%)

$46,608 + $208,865

$255,473

2008

$3,558

$46,718 + $206,295

$253,013

Tax history for 453 Bret Harte Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,634 (−2.2%)

$61,363 + $277,621

$338,984

2025

$5,758 (+7.7%)

$61,363 + $277,621

$338,984

2024

$5,346 (+2.8%)

$60,160 + $272,177

$332,337

2023

$5,199 (+5.0%)

$58,981 + $266,841

$325,822

2022

$4,952 (+1.5%)

$57,824 + $261,610

$319,434

2021

$4,880 (+0.4%)

$56,691 + $256,481

$313,172

2020

$4,860 (+5.8%)

$55,579 + $251,453

$307,032

2019

$4,592 (+0.8%)

$55,009 + $248,875

$303,884

2018

$4,558 (+3.3%)

$53,931 + $243,997

$297,928

2017

$4,411 (+3.8%)

$51,837 + $234,521

$286,358

2016

$4,251 (+4.5%)

$51,837 + $234,521

$286,358

2015

$4,069 (+4.8%)

$50,821 + $229,924

$280,745

2014

$3,882 (+0.8%)

$49,077 + $222,036

$271,113

2013

$3,852 (+4.3%)

$49,077 + $222,036

$271,113

2012

$3,695 (+1.4%)

$48,855 + $221,034

$269,889

2011

$3,645 (+1.5%)

$47,897 + $216,701

$264,598

2010

$3,591 (−4.1%)

$46,958 + $212,451

$259,409

2009

$3,746 (+5.3%)

$46,608 + $208,865

$255,473

2008

$3,558

$46,718 + $206,295

$253,013

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

R10

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

May 14, 2025 • Final

Mechanical residential

Remove and replace a furnace with a similar unit.

HVAC

Feb 22, 2024 • Final

Encroachment online

Perform overhead electrical maintenance and vegetation management.

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

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Wall Unit
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,902
Building Sq. Ft: 1,902
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,600
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.4959
Zoning Code: R10
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID

Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Woodland

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,902
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Marin County
APN: 013-174-19

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

6 days above 86° expected this year, 13 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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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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Estimated sale price

$1.34M – $1.62M

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Home values near 453 Bret Harte Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
460 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2679 Sq. Ft.	$2,002,049
452 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4583 Sq. Ft.	$4,523,019
150 Bungalow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2198 Sq. Ft.	$1,627,802
160 Bungalow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1694 Sq. Ft.	$1,454,982
116 McCoy Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1252 Sq. Ft.	$1,302,357
204 Bungalow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$1,367,338
36 Twain Harte Lane, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3251 Sq. Ft.	$2,242,118

Address	Redfin Estimate
466 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$1,680,368
503 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2531 Sq. Ft.	$1,335,703
220 Bungalow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$1,220,182
215 Bungalow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$1,457,712
175 Bungalow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1319 Sq. Ft.	$1,118,166
221 Bungalow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1257 Sq. Ft.	$1,196,222
208 Bungalow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1923 Sq. Ft.	$1,591,145

Address	Redfin Estimate
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15 Dianne Way, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2767 Sq. Ft.	$1,480,568
217 Bungalow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2331 Sq. Ft.	$1,814,681
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Sale history for 453 Bret Harte Rd

Tax history for 453 Bret Harte Rd

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