At the end of a private road in San Rafael's coveted West End, 5 Viox Way is a rare offering cherished by the same family for over 50 years and defined by its privacy, versatility, and enchanting natural setting. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home spans approximately 2,472 square feet on a generous 10,080 square foot lot, surrounded by majestic redwoods and lush, layered gardens. The main living level is designed for comfort and connection, with a fireplace anchoring the living and dining areas, wraparound decking, and expansive, verdant views. The light-filled kitchen, ready for your vision, featuring a large skylight and refinished wood floors, opens directly to a spacious patioideal for entertaining. A full laundry room and convenient half bath complete this level. Upstairs, the private bedroom wing includes a serene primary suite with views, a charming bedroom with French doors opening to a patio, a bright corner bedroom, and a full bath. Adding to the home's appeal is a flexible space that lives like a second unit with its own entrance. This area includes a family room with cathedral ceilings and a wood-burning stove, a kitchenette, bedroom, full bath, office, and a sleeping loft offering exceptional versatility for extended living, guests, or creative use. The grounds are magical, with meandering pathways that wind through mature landscaping, blooming gardens, and intimate seating areas, extending to the upper reaches of the property and creating a peaceful, retreat-like setting. A parking deck and two-car garage with interior access provide ample parking and convenience. Located within the Sun Valley Elementary School District and just minutes to both San Anselmo and downtown San Rafael, this special property offers a rare blend of seclusion, space, and accessibility.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
10,080 sq ftLot Size
$589Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Denise Montalvo•DRE #01780793• Compass
•415-640-1850 (agent)
•info@denisemontalvo.com (agent)
Bought with Dave Shepard•DRE #01055483• TurboHome Brokerage, Inc.
Est. $6,664 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5 Viox Way
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326024726
May 6, 2026
Sold
$1,455,000
$589/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 25, 2026
Listed
$1,495,000
$605/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,680 (+11.3%)
$31,241 + $151,350
$182,591
2024
$4,204 (+3.7%)
$30,628 + $148,383
$179,011
2023
$4,054 (+4.0%)
$30,028 + $145,474
$175,502
2022
$3,898 (+1.6%)
$29,439 + $142,622
$172,061
2021
$3,835 (+2.2%)
$28,862 + $139,825
$168,687
2020
$3,751 (+9.2%)
$28,296 + $137,084
$165,380
2019
$3,437 (+1.2%)
$28,006 + $135,678
$163,684
2018
$3,395 (+3.1%)
$27,457 + $133,019
$160,476
2017
$3,294 (+4.2%)
$26,391 + $127,854
$154,245
2016
$3,161 (+4.4%)
$26,391 + $127,854
$154,245
2015
$3,027 (+5.3%)
$25,873 + $125,348
$151,221
2014
$2,875 (+2.0%)
$24,986 + $121,047
$146,033
2013
$2,819 (+4.7%)
$24,986 + $121,047
$146,033
2012
$2,692 (+1.6%)
$24,873 + $120,501
$145,374
2011
$2,649 (+1.3%)
$24,385 + $118,138
$142,523
2010
$2,615 (+4.4%)
$23,907 + $115,822
$139,729
2009
$2,506 (+5.2%)
$23,728 + $114,957
$138,685
2008
$2,383
$23,785 + $115,230
$139,015
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,080 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
2,472
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
012-051-69
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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
Sep 22, 2004 • Final
Building
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
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.