Off market mar 2025 for $1.3M

$1,542,660

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,842/mo

•

1,853

sq ft

524 C St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Nestled in the heart of the coveted Gerstle Park neighborhood, this home offers a blend of charm, versatility, & a prime location just blocks from vibrant downtown San Rafael. The main house features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths with an open living/dining room combo featuring hardwood floors & a cozy layout ideal for gatherings. The two spacious main-level bedrooms & a full bath are perfect for family or guests. The updated primary suite, privately located upstairs, boasts a modern bathroom, abundant closet space & a tech station. A roof deck is conveniently located off the kitchen with terrific views of the surrounding hills, perfect for entertaining or relaxing under the stars. Expansive ground-level storage offers room for all your gear, hobbies & more. There is also a self-contained detached ADU which includes a kitchenette & full bath, offering endless possibilities as a guest suite, home office, or rental income opportunity. The large level yard is a blank canvas with fruit trees waiting for your landscaping dreams to come to life. Come enjoy the charm of leafy C St, where towering trees and a relaxed vibe create a serene neighborhood atmosphere. And walk just a few blocks to experience the energy of downtown San Rafael, with its shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

4,600 sq ftLot Size

$833Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Tom Davis •DRE #01214231 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-847-2845 (agent)

•tom.davis@cbrealty.com (agent)

Bought with Allison Fortini Crawford •DRE #01353131 • Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:BAREIS #325003508

Redfin Estimate

$1,542,660

$203K since sold in March 2025$102K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,450,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,815 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,435,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,755 sq ft
245 C St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,852,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,031 sq ft
1714 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$935,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,598 sq ft
22 Miramar Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,015,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,210 sq ft
242 D St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,200,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
43 el Camino Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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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

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Sale history for 524 C St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,332 (+8.9%)

$714,000 + $672,600

$1,386,600

2024

$12,247 (+5.2%)

$540,821 + $369,205

$910,026

2023

$11,642 (+5.7%)

$530,220 + $318,340

$848,560

2022

$11,015 (+2.2%)

$519,825 + $287,589

$807,414

2021

$10,773 (+2.1%)

$509,636 + $281,952

$791,588

2020

$10,551 (+142.7%)

$499,644 + $270,718

$770,362

2019

$4,348 (−57.1%)

$494,524 + $259,036

$753,560

2018

$10,128 (+3.9%)

$484,831 + $253,959

$738,790

2017

$9,747 (+3.5%)

$466,006 + $244,098

$710,104

2016

$9,418 (+4.6%)

$466,006 + $244,098

$710,104

2015

$9,001 (+5.0%)

$456,871 + $239,313

$696,184

2014

$8,569 (+8.3%)

$437,802 + $229,324

$667,126

2013

$7,914 (+6.5%)

$437,802 + $229,324

$667,126

2012

$7,430 (−4.3%)

$398,002 + $208,477

$606,479

2011

$7,761 (+0.5%)

$379,050 + $198,550

$577,600

2010

$7,726 (+57.1%)

$399,000 + $209,000

$608,000

2009

$4,918 (+4.4%)

$399,000 + $209,000

$608,000

2008

$4,710

$159,030 + $201,771

$360,801

Tax history for 524 C St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,332 (+8.9%)

$714,000 + $672,600

$1,386,600

2024

$12,247 (+5.2%)

$540,821 + $369,205

$910,026

2023

$11,642 (+5.7%)

$530,220 + $318,340

$848,560

2022

$11,015 (+2.2%)

$519,825 + $287,589

$807,414

2021

$10,773 (+2.1%)

$509,636 + $281,952

$791,588

2020

$10,551 (+142.7%)

$499,644 + $270,718

$770,362

2019

$4,348 (−57.1%)

$494,524 + $259,036

$753,560

2018

$10,128 (+3.9%)

$484,831 + $253,959

$738,790

2017

$9,747 (+3.5%)

$466,006 + $244,098

$710,104

2016

$9,418 (+4.6%)

$466,006 + $244,098

$710,104

2015

$9,001 (+5.0%)

$456,871 + $239,313

$696,184

2014

$8,569 (+8.3%)

$437,802 + $229,324

$667,126

2013

$7,914 (+6.5%)

$437,802 + $229,324

$667,126

2012

$7,430 (−4.3%)

$398,002 + $208,477

$606,479

2011

$7,761 (+0.5%)

$379,050 + $198,550

$577,600

2010

$7,726 (+57.1%)

$399,000 + $209,000

$608,000

2009

$4,918 (+4.4%)

$399,000 + $209,000

$608,000

2008

$4,710

$159,030 + $201,771

$360,801

*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

4,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

1,093

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

012-157-20

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

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

Dec 2, 2025 • Final

Building

Remodel the kitchen of a single-family home. Work includes replacing cabinets and moving a non-load-bearing wall.

Kitchen

Remodel

Feb 20, 2025 • Final

Plumbing

Perform a final inspection for a water heater installation.

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

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 1

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Basement, Washer Included
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen Features: Quartz Counter
Levels: Three Or More
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Roof Deck
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No

Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: Yes
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4,600
Lot Size Acres: 0.1056
Lot Features: Landscape Misc

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

School Information
School District County: Marin

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,093
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Marin County
APN: 012-157-20

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Laurel Dell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 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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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

$1.47M – $1.78M

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Home values near 524 C St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
514 C St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,243,398
508 C St, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1829 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,425

Address	Redfin Estimate
528 C St, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 4363 Sq. Ft.	$1,578,223
523 C St, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3770 Sq. Ft.	$1,686,621

Address	Redfin Estimate
515 C St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1494 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,222
519 C St, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1429 Sq. Ft.	$919,422

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