Remodeled waterfront home in the heart of San Rafael near the Marin Yacht Club. This custom home has been thoughtfully remodeled around a kitchen and living room area. The kitchen is huge & designed by a pro culinary chef's own use. Two Master suite looks out onto the water & is set apart for max privacy + a sep guest bedroom & full bath. Priv. patio, lge back yard, boat dock suitable for your boat or lounging along with a huge 2 car gar.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
6,825 sq ftLot Size
$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lance Fulford•DRE #DRE #01075990• Alain Pinel, REALTORS
•415-793-6140 (agent)
•lance.fulford@compass.com (agent)
•415-814-6690 (broker)
Listed by Dan Marshall•DRE #DRE #01183117• Alain Pinel, REALTORS
•415-814-6690 (broker)
Bought with Tim Woloshyn•DRE #01440316• Pacific Union International
•415-929-7100 (broker)
Source:San Francisco MLS #21500768
Redfin Estimate
$1,549,120
$474K since sold in August 2020$14K since October
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This home's estimate is 17.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.88M) of 6 comparable homes.
Remodeled waterfront home in the heart of San Rafael near the Marin Yacht Club. This custom home has been thoughtfully remodeled around a kitchen and living room area. The kitchen is huge & designed by a pro culinary chef's own use. Two Master suite looks out onto the water & is set apart for max privacy + a sep guest bedroom & full bath. Priv. patio, lge back yard, boat dock suitable for your boat or lounging along with a huge 2 car gar.
Public Records
Mar 15, 1996
Sold
$275,000
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,928 (+2.2%)
$634,834 + $552,030
$1,186,864
2025
$16,557 (+4.2%)
$634,834 + $552,030
$1,186,864
2024
$15,885 (+1.7%)
$622,391 + $541,210
$1,163,601
2023
$15,627 (+5.9%)
$610,190 + $530,600
$1,140,790
2022
$14,761 (+1.6%)
$598,230 + $520,200
$1,118,430
2021
$14,526 (−6.0%)
$586,500 + $510,000
$1,096,500
2020
$15,449 (+4.1%)
$575,000 + $500,000
$1,075,000
2019
$14,842 (+1.0%)
$549,460 + $604,406
$1,153,866
2018
$14,697 (+4.0%)
$538,690 + $592,559
$1,131,249
2017
$14,127 (+3.4%)
$517,775 + $569,552
$1,087,327
2016
$13,663 (+125.5%)
$517,775 + $569,552
$1,087,327
2015
$6,058 (+11.5%)
$507,625 + $558,387
$1,066,012
2014
$5,434 (+0.4%)
$137,013 + $269,153
$406,166
2013
$5,415 (+5.3%)
$137,013 + $269,153
$406,166
2012
$5,143 (+1.5%)
$136,394 + $267,937
$404,331
2011
$5,069 (+0.9%)
$133,720 + $256,802
$390,522
2010
$5,023 (+1.9%)
$131,099 + $251,769
$382,868
2009
$4,931 (−1.3%)
$130,120 + $249,889
$380,009
2008
$4,996
$130,430 + $250,484
$380,914
Tax history for 5 Sorrento Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,928 (+2.2%)
$634,834 + $552,030
$1,186,864
2025
$16,557 (+4.2%)
$634,834 + $552,030
$1,186,864
2024
$15,885 (+1.7%)
$622,391 + $541,210
$1,163,601
2023
$15,627 (+5.9%)
$610,190 + $530,600
$1,140,790
2022
$14,761 (+1.6%)
$598,230 + $520,200
$1,118,430
2021
$14,526 (−6.0%)
$586,500 + $510,000
$1,096,500
2020
$15,449 (+4.1%)
$575,000 + $500,000
$1,075,000
2019
$14,842 (+1.0%)
$549,460 + $604,406
$1,153,866
2018
$14,697 (+4.0%)
$538,690 + $592,559
$1,131,249
2017
$14,127 (+3.4%)
$517,775 + $569,552
$1,087,327
2016
$13,663 (+125.5%)
$517,775 + $569,552
$1,087,327
2015
$6,058 (+11.5%)
$507,625 + $558,387
$1,066,012
2014
$5,434 (+0.4%)
$137,013 + $269,153
$406,166
2013
$5,415 (+5.3%)
$137,013 + $269,153
$406,166
2012
$5,143 (+1.5%)
$136,394 + $267,937
$404,331
2011
$5,069 (+0.9%)
$133,720 + $256,802
$390,522
2010
$5,023 (+1.9%)
$131,099 + $251,769
$382,868
2009
$4,931 (−1.3%)
$130,120 + $249,889
$380,009
2008
$4,996
$130,430 + $250,484
$380,914
*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
R5
C
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
Canalfront Review 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 20, 2027 • Active
Reroof
Replace the roof with a new four-ply torch-down system and metal roofing.
Roofing
Aug 27, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a tankless water heater in its existing location.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEWPORT SUB #1
Living Sq. Ft: 2,170
Building Sq. Ft: 2,170
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: MAP J1 586
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,825
Legal Lot Number: 31
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.1567
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,170
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,825 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Marin County
APN: 017-201-29
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bahia Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 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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Historical weather
San Rafael, CA • 94901
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 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
$1.45M – $1.75M
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