Off market mar 2021 for $5.5M

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $31,775/mo

Studio

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21,236

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509 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

The Harbor View Apartments is a 28-unit complex in the Canal area of San Rafael offering significant upside for the long term buyer. There are 3-3BR apartments and 25-2BR units. Overall, the building is in average condition and in need of remodeling and upgrading. 13 of the units are set aside as low income for a period of time. Garden courtyard 1961 design around a center swimming pool with 28 covered parking spaces. The building has two water heaters, a common laundry room, gas fired wall heaters, and kitchens have a gas stove. Rents are significantly below the market. The property is priced giving consideration to the current low rents, need of work and the deed restriction for below market rents on 13 of the 28 units. There is a $450,000 Re-Development loan which may be assumed and is forgiven over the next 12 years. BMR units may be rented at market to Sec 8 tenants.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$260Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Michael Burke •DRE #00454938 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

•415-464-9300 (agent)

•mburke@marinapartments.com (agent)

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•Source:BAREIS #22017028

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated September 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 509 Canal St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Mar 30, 2021

Sold

$5,523,000

$260/sq ft

BAREIS #22017028

Mar 30, 2021

Sold

$5,522,875

$260/sq ft

Jan 5, 2021

Price Changed

$6,000,000

$283/sq ft

Jan 5, 2021

Relisted

—

Dec 20, 2020

Delisted

—

Nov 23, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 24, 2020

Price Changed

$6,250,000

$294/sq ft

Jul 26, 2020

Listed

$6,000,000

$283/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1979

Sold

$665,954

$31/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1979

Sold

$665,900

$31/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$114,183 (+5.6%)

$2,484,135 + $3,741,438

$6,225,573

2024

$108,146 (+3.5%)

$2,435,445 + $3,668,104

$6,103,549

2023

$104,492 (+4.6%)

$2,387,700 + $3,596,194

$5,983,894

2022

$99,896 (+52.0%)

$2,340,900 + $3,525,707

$5,866,607

2021

$65,714 (+0.4%)

$2,295,000 + $3,456,576

$5,751,576

2020

$65,471 (+4.7%)

$811,614 + $2,016,413

$2,828,027

2019

$62,557 (+0.5%)

$803,294 + $1,995,741

$2,799,035

2018

$62,215 (+2.4%)

$787,544 + $1,956,611

$2,744,155

2017

$60,754 (+3.4%)

$756,966 + $1,880,643

$2,637,609

2016

$58,756 (+4.4%)

$756,966 + $1,880,643

$2,637,609

2015

$56,271 (+5.8%)

$742,126 + $1,843,771

$2,585,897

2014

$53,181 (+2.3%)

$716,664 + $1,780,515

$2,497,179

2013

$51,982 (+5.0%)

$716,664 + $1,780,515

$2,497,179

2012

$49,520 (+2.3%)

$713,429 + $1,772,476

$2,485,905

2011

$48,411 (+1.0%)

$699,443 + $1,737,729

$2,437,172

2010

$47,938 (+3.6%)

$685,731 + $1,703,664

$2,389,395

2009

$46,284 (+6.1%)

$680,611 + $1,690,941

$2,371,552

2008

$43,642

$682,230 + $1,694,965

$2,377,195

Tax history for 509 Canal St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$114,183 (+5.6%)

$2,484,135 + $3,741,438

$6,225,573

2024

$108,146 (+3.5%)

$2,435,445 + $3,668,104

$6,103,549

2023

$104,492 (+4.6%)

$2,387,700 + $3,596,194

$5,983,894

2022

$99,896 (+52.0%)

$2,340,900 + $3,525,707

$5,866,607

2021

$65,714 (+0.4%)

$2,295,000 + $3,456,576

$5,751,576

2020

$65,471 (+4.7%)

$811,614 + $2,016,413

$2,828,027

2019

$62,557 (+0.5%)

$803,294 + $1,995,741

$2,799,035

2018

$62,215 (+2.4%)

$787,544 + $1,956,611

$2,744,155

2017

$60,754 (+3.4%)

$756,966 + $1,880,643

$2,637,609

2016

$58,756 (+4.4%)

$756,966 + $1,880,643

$2,637,609

2015

$56,271 (+5.8%)

$742,126 + $1,843,771

$2,585,897

2014

$53,181 (+2.3%)

$716,664 + $1,780,515

$2,497,179

2013

$51,982 (+5.0%)

$716,664 + $1,780,515

$2,497,179

2012

$49,520 (+2.3%)

$713,429 + $1,772,476

$2,485,905

2011

$48,411 (+1.0%)

$699,443 + $1,737,729

$2,437,172

2010

$47,938 (+3.6%)

$685,731 + $1,703,664

$2,389,395

2009

$46,284 (+6.1%)

$680,611 + $1,690,941

$2,371,552

2008

$43,642

$682,230 + $1,694,965

$2,377,195

*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

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Baths

—

Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.64 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

21,480

Year built

1961

Style

Multi-Family (5+ Unit)

County

Marin County

APN

014-192-04

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

HR1

Multifamily Residential Districts - High-Density

The high-density residential districts provide opportunities for high-density multifamily residential development.; High-density multifamily residential districts are included in the high-density residential land use category with densities ranging from 1,000 sq ft to 1,800 sq ft per dwelling unit.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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

Apr 8, 2026 • Final

Window and door change out

Remove and replace windows in all units of the building.

Remodel

Oct 21, 2024 • Final

Reroof

Install a new single-ply membrane roof system over the existing mineral surface.

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Features: Carport

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall Furnace

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Coin Operated, In Common Area

Room Information
Levels: Two

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units (Total): 28

Unit 2 Information
# of Units: 25

Unit 3 Information
# of Units: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Tar/Gravel

Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: 5 or More Units

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 27,159
Lot Size Acres: 0.6235
Lot Size Source: Not Available

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No
Association Amenities: Pool

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 21,480
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Marin County
APN: 014-192-04

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

San Pedro Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
565 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 5454 Sq. Ft.	—
490 Canal Street Unit 5, San Rafael, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 684 Sq. Ft.	$389,213

Address	Redfin Estimate
490 Canal Street Unit 4, San Rafael, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 684 Sq. Ft.	$354,813
490 Canal Street Unit 6, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$519,405

Address	Redfin Estimate
490 Canal Street Unit 21, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$725,685
490 Canal Street Unit 2, San Rafael, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 684 Sq. Ft.	$409,960

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