Off market dec 2022 for $1.3M

$1,808,493

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,905/mo

•

3,100

sq ft

527 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Very interesting property, on a large lot (10,000 SF per tax records) with a main home, an in-law unit (29 La Loma), and a bonus room (with half bath) and separate entrance below. Main Home includes 3 en suite bedrooms (2 up, 1 down), mostly newer paint throughout and newer carpet (except for stairway), family room/dining area, cozy brick fireplace with gas starter in living room, valley views from living room with French doors to huge rear decks to enjoy views from, a large fenced front yard, central heat & AC, and a 2-car attached garage with interior access and washer/dryer hook-ups. In-Law Unit below with separate entry features 1 bedroom/1 bath, newer paint, a nice kitchen and sitting area, wall furnace, hook-ups for a washer/dryer in closet just outside the unit and a separate large driveway off La Loma with space for RV parking as well. Home and In-Law have separate electric meters.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

10,001 sq ftLot Size

$583Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Tom Benoit •DRE #00754169 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-258-4145 (agent)

•tom.benoit@comcast.net (agent)

Bought with Sally Figueiredo •DRE #01246698 • HomeSmart Optima Realty

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•Source:BAREIS #322099731

Redfin Estimate

$1,808,493

$428K since sold in December 2022$30K since October

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This home's estimate is 36.9% lower than the average sale price ($2.87M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$2,420,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$3,627,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths2,574 sq ft
299 N Almenar Dr, Greenbrae, CA 94904
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,370,000
C
4 beds4 baths1,801 sq ft
56 Martens Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$4,050,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,055 sq ft
45 Via Hermosa, Greenbrae, CA 94904

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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

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104

13 MoM

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Sale history for 527 Bret Harte Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$25,571 (+0.2%)

$875,490 + $587,904

$1,463,394

2025

$25,513 (+2.2%)

$875,490 + $587,904

$1,463,394

2024

$24,971 (−0.8%)

$858,330 + $576,381

$1,434,711

2023

$25,177 (+69.4%)

$841,500 + $565,080

$1,406,580

2022

$14,865 (+18.8%)

$825,000 + $554,000

$1,379,000

2021

$12,508 (+1.6%)

$567,151 + $445,572

$1,012,723

2020

$12,314 (+3.6%)

$362,062 + $448,673

$810,735

2019

$11,883 (+0.9%)

$358,350 + $444,073

$802,423

2018

$11,775 (+3.6%)

$351,325 + $435,367

$786,692

2017

$11,366 (+3.6%)

$337,685 + $418,464

$756,149

2016

$10,973 (+5.4%)

$337,685 + $418,464

$756,149

2015

$10,412 (+4.4%)

$331,065 + $410,261

$741,326

2014

$9,974 (+0.6%)

$319,705 + $396,183

$715,888

2013

$9,910 (+4.2%)

$319,705 + $396,183

$715,888

2012

$9,515 (+1.6%)

$318,262 + $394,396

$712,658

2011

$9,367 (+1.1%)

$312,022 + $386,663

$698,685

2010

$9,269 (+3.0%)

$305,905 + $379,082

$684,987

2009

$9,000 (+4.5%)

$303,620 + $376,250

$679,870

2008

$8,615

$304,342 + $377,146

$681,488

Tax history for 527 Bret Harte Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$25,571 (+0.2%)

$875,490 + $587,904

$1,463,394

2025

$25,513 (+2.2%)

$875,490 + $587,904

$1,463,394

2024

$24,971 (−0.8%)

$858,330 + $576,381

$1,434,711

2023

$25,177 (+69.4%)

$841,500 + $565,080

$1,406,580

2022

$14,865 (+18.8%)

$825,000 + $554,000

$1,379,000

2021

$12,508 (+1.6%)

$567,151 + $445,572

$1,012,723

2020

$12,314 (+3.6%)

$362,062 + $448,673

$810,735

2019

$11,883 (+0.9%)

$358,350 + $444,073

$802,423

2018

$11,775 (+3.6%)

$351,325 + $435,367

$786,692

2017

$11,366 (+3.6%)

$337,685 + $418,464

$756,149

2016

$10,973 (+5.4%)

$337,685 + $418,464

$756,149

2015

$10,412 (+4.4%)

$331,065 + $410,261

$741,326

2014

$9,974 (+0.6%)

$319,705 + $396,183

$715,888

2013

$9,910 (+4.2%)

$319,705 + $396,183

$715,888

2012

$9,515 (+1.6%)

$318,262 + $394,396

$712,658

2011

$9,367 (+1.1%)

$312,022 + $386,663

$698,685

2010

$9,269 (+3.0%)

$305,905 + $379,082

$684,987

2009

$9,000 (+4.5%)

$303,620 + $376,250

$679,870

2008

$8,615

$304,342 + $377,146

$681,488

*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

10,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1979

Sq. Ft.

2,792

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

013-142-07

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 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

Feb 4, 2025 • Final

Building

Replace a non-permitted door with a window.

Remodel

Oct 2, 2023 • Final

Mechanical residential

Replace the furnace and air conditioning unit with new units in the same location.

HVAC

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: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front, Garage Facing Side, Interior Access, RV Storage
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 5
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Master Bedroom Features: Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central, Gas, Wall Furnace

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Hood Over Range
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Room Types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Guest Quarters, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Living Room, Storage
Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
Family Room Features: View
Kitchen Features: Skylight(s), Tile Counter
Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling, View
Levels: Two
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room
Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Kitchen

Exterior

Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Tar/Gravel

Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No

Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Original
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 10,001
Lot Size Acres: 0.2296
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Landscape Front, Shape Irregular
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

School Information
School District County: Marin

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,792
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Marin County
APN: 013-142-07

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 • 0.2mi

8/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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, 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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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

$1.72M – $2.08M

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Home values near 527 Bret Harte Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
545 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3022 Sq. Ft.	$1,944,895
535 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1731 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,125
548 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$1,777,161
528 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2562 Sq. Ft.	$1,698,321
516 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2560 Sq. Ft.	$1,932,992
508 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2748 Sq. Ft.	$1,719,609
6 La Loma Court, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1371 Sq. Ft.	$1,236,062

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$1,618,034
507 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2792 Sq. Ft.	$1,840,468
540 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 9 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4585 Sq. Ft.	$1,467,806
531 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1926 Sq. Ft.	$1,426,425
503 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2531 Sq. Ft.	$1,335,703
539 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$1,607,834
25 La Loma Court, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1846 Sq. Ft.	$1,422,009

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512 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2999 Sq. Ft.	$2,054,126
541 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2066 Sq. Ft.	$1,614,262
544 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2484 Sq. Ft.	$1,975,199
524 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,805,913
19 La Loma Court, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1517 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,791

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