Off market sep 2025 for $999K

$1,399,069

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,879/mo

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2,177

sq ft

531 C St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Welcome to 531 C Street, an exceptional 1930's home brimming with original character and timeless elegance. Located on one of San Rafael's most cherished tree-lined streets, this residence sits on a spacious corner lot just moments from Gerstle Park and Boyd Memorial Park. Offering a spacious layout, beautiful hardwood floors, a classic wood-burning fireplace, and thoughtful architectural details throughout. The flexible floor plan features a separate lower-level bonus area ideal for guests or creative studio space. The detached two-car garage and basement provide excellent storage and utility. Mature landscaping surrounds the home, including olive and fruit trees, and the backyard is a true entertainer's retreat, complete with a rare, functional water well used for irrigation. Fully fenced in the backyard and filled with charm, this residence blends the warmth of vintage design with an incredible location, all just a short distance from downtown shops, dining, and San Rafael's vibrant arts and culture scene. Don't miss your chance to own a truly special home in one of central San Rafael's most desirable neighborhoods.

Single-familyProperty Type

1933Year Built

5,998 sq ftLot Size

$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Amy Ahlers •DRE #02083078 • Livxplore Real Estate & Lifestyle

•707-290-6301 (agent)

•amy.ahlers@livxplore.com (agent)

Bought with Tiffany Vo •DRE #02190621 • On Time Realty Corporation

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•Source:BAREIS #325047392

Redfin Estimate

$1,399,069

$399K since sold in September 2025$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 15.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.21M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,450,000
A
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
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B
3 beds2 baths1,598 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,435,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,755 sq ft
245 C St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,015,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,210 sq ft
242 D St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,200,000
E
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

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 531 C St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,867 (+3.0%)

$500,000 + $499,999

$999,999

2024

$2,784 (+4.6%)

$63,736 + $55,157

$118,893

2023

$2,661 (−15.3%)

$62,486 + $54,076

$116,562

2022

$3,140 (+1.6%)

$61,261 + $53,016

$114,277

2021

$3,091 (+2.6%)

$60,060 + $51,976

$112,036

2020

$3,012 (+6.8%)

$58,882 + $50,957

$109,839

2019

$2,820 (−1.1%)

$58,279 + $50,435

$108,714

2018

$2,851 (+2.8%)

$57,136 + $49,446

$106,582

2017

$2,774 (+4.3%)

$54,918 + $47,526

$102,444

2016

$2,659 (+4.4%)

$54,918 + $47,526

$102,444

2015

$2,548 (+5.5%)

$53,841 + $46,594

$100,435

2014

$2,416 (+2.5%)

$51,988 + $44,991

$96,979

2013

$2,357 (+4.9%)

$51,988 + $44,991

$96,979

2012

$2,247 (+1.5%)

$51,753 + $44,788

$96,541

2011

$2,213 (+1.3%)

$50,739 + $43,910

$94,649

2010

$2,184 (+5.3%)

$49,744 + $43,049

$92,793

2009

$2,074 (+5.4%)

$49,373 + $42,728

$92,101

2008

$1,968

$49,490 + $42,829

$92,319

Tax history for 531 C St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,867 (+3.0%)

$500,000 + $499,999

$999,999

2024

$2,784 (+4.6%)

$63,736 + $55,157

$118,893

2023

$2,661 (−15.3%)

$62,486 + $54,076

$116,562

2022

$3,140 (+1.6%)

$61,261 + $53,016

$114,277

2021

$3,091 (+2.6%)

$60,060 + $51,976

$112,036

2020

$3,012 (+6.8%)

$58,882 + $50,957

$109,839

2019

$2,820 (−1.1%)

$58,279 + $50,435

$108,714

2018

$2,851 (+2.8%)

$57,136 + $49,446

$106,582

2017

$2,774 (+4.3%)

$54,918 + $47,526

$102,444

2016

$2,659 (+4.4%)

$54,918 + $47,526

$102,444

2015

$2,548 (+5.5%)

$53,841 + $46,594

$100,435

2014

$2,416 (+2.5%)

$51,988 + $44,991

$96,979

2013

$2,357 (+4.9%)

$51,988 + $44,991

$96,979

2012

$2,247 (+1.5%)

$51,753 + $44,788

$96,541

2011

$2,213 (+1.3%)

$50,739 + $43,910

$94,649

2010

$2,184 (+5.3%)

$49,744 + $43,049

$92,793

2009

$2,074 (+5.4%)

$49,373 + $42,728

$92,101

2008

$1,968

$49,490 + $42,829

$92,319

*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

6,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1935

Sq. Ft.

2,177

Year built

1933

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

012-153-01

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

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Facing Side, RV Possible
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)

Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Basement, Washer Included
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
Basement: Full
Dining Room Features: Formal Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
Levels: Two
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Allows Horses: No

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: 5,998
Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Corner

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,177
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Marin County
APN: 012-153-01

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Home values near 531 C St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
609 C St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$1,294,577
515 C St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1494 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,222

Address	Redfin Estimate
524 C St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1853 Sq. Ft.	$1,542,660
523 C St, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3770 Sq. Ft.	$1,686,621

Address	Redfin Estimate
528 C St, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 4363 Sq. Ft.	$1,578,223
610 C St, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1372 Sq. Ft.	—

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