Off market oct 2021 for $1.4M

$1,607,834

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,462/mo

•

1,932

sq ft

539 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

A delightful surprise is located behind the unassuming fenced frontage of this beautiful residence. Sited on a private cul-de-sac with a 10,000 sq ft landscaped lot, this special home offers a peaceful retreat with a country feel. It is easily accessed yet tucked away, within minutes of desired conveniences and commuting ease. The spacious entry courtyard welcomes you, providing one of the two outdoor living spaces on this property. The main level of the home has a living room with fireplace, kitchen and primary bedroom with en suite bath. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath are downstairs as well as a laundry area and extra storage. The current owner has transformed the rear yard into a spectacular oasis. It is professionally landscaped, has night time illumination and is fully-fenced. There are 3 stone, terraced patios, BBQ island, mature trees, vines, and other plantings in a perfect setting for private enjoyment or entertaining.

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

10,000 sq ftLot Size

$832Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sharron Daeley •DRE #01020171 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-377-0305 (agent)

•sdaeley@coldwellbanker.com (agent)

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Redfin Estimate

$1,607,834

$158K since sold in October 2021$21K since October

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This home's estimate is 8.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.75M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,103,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,764 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$1,500,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,960 sq ft
2 La Loma Ct, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$1,500,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,916 sq ft
114 Bungalow Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD NOV 5, 2025
$1,720,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,914 sq ft
24 La Loma Ct, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD OCT 10, 2023
$3,050,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,361 sq ft
1 Altura Way, Greenbrae, CA 94904
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,635,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,695 sq ft
359 Via La Cumbre St, 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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13 MoM

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Sale history for 539 Bret Harte Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,484 (+2.2%)

$974,178 + $595,331

$1,569,509

2025

$21,019 (+3.6%)

$974,178 + $595,331

$1,569,509

2024

$20,290 (+1.5%)

$955,080 + $583,660

$1,538,740

2023

$19,991 (+6.0%)

$936,360 + $572,220

$1,508,580

2022

$18,857 (+22.6%)

$918,000 + $561,000

$1,479,000

2021

$15,379 (−2.8%)

$900,000 + $550,000

$1,450,000

2020

$15,828 (+12.2%)

$693,303 + $463,713

$1,157,016

2019

$14,110 (+1.8%)

$736,195 + $458,959

$1,195,154

2018

$13,864 (+7.4%)

$610,190 + $458,745

$1,068,935

2017

$12,907 (+3.4%)

$586,500 + $395,760

$982,260

2016

$12,481 (+133.6%)

$586,500 + $395,760

$982,260

2015

$5,344 (+4.6%)

$575,000 + $388,000

$963,000

2014

$5,107 (+0.8%)

$103,515 + $239,754

$343,269

2013

$5,066 (+5.8%)

$103,515 + $239,754

$343,269

2012

$4,788 (+1.7%)

$103,048 + $238,671

$341,719

2011

$4,709 (+1.2%)

$101,028 + $233,992

$335,020

2010

$4,655 (+2.3%)

$99,047 + $229,405

$328,452

2009

$4,548 (+4.5%)

$98,307 + $227,692

$325,999

2008

$4,353

$98,541 + $228,233

$326,774

Tax history for 539 Bret Harte Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,484 (+2.2%)

$974,178 + $595,331

$1,569,509

2025

$21,019 (+3.6%)

$974,178 + $595,331

$1,569,509

2024

$20,290 (+1.5%)

$955,080 + $583,660

$1,538,740

2023

$19,991 (+6.0%)

$936,360 + $572,220

$1,508,580

2022

$18,857 (+22.6%)

$918,000 + $561,000

$1,479,000

2021

$15,379 (−2.8%)

$900,000 + $550,000

$1,450,000

2020

$15,828 (+12.2%)

$693,303 + $463,713

$1,157,016

2019

$14,110 (+1.8%)

$736,195 + $458,959

$1,195,154

2018

$13,864 (+7.4%)

$610,190 + $458,745

$1,068,935

2017

$12,907 (+3.4%)

$586,500 + $395,760

$982,260

2016

$12,481 (+133.6%)

$586,500 + $395,760

$982,260

2015

$5,344 (+4.6%)

$575,000 + $388,000

$963,000

2014

$5,107 (+0.8%)

$103,515 + $239,754

$343,269

2013

$5,066 (+5.8%)

$103,515 + $239,754

$343,269

2012

$4,788 (+1.7%)

$103,048 + $238,671

$341,719

2011

$4,709 (+1.2%)

$101,028 + $233,992

$335,020

2010

$4,655 (+2.3%)

$99,047 + $229,405

$328,452

2009

$4,548 (+4.5%)

$98,307 + $227,692

$325,999

2008

$4,353

$98,541 + $228,233

$326,774

*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

1982

Sq. Ft.

1,932

Year built

1971

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

013-142-04

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

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Side-by-Side
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Skylight/Solar Tube
Other Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Stone, Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Master Bedroom Features: Outside Access

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

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Granite Counter
Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Skylight(s)
Levels: Two
Main Level: Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Awning, Covered Deck, Uncovered Patio
Allows Horses: No
Exterior Features: BBQ Built-In, Kitchen
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Full
Roof: Tar/Gravel

Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No

Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 10,000
Lot Size Acres: 0.2296
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Rear, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Shape Irregular

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Internet Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,932
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Marin County
APN: 013-142-04

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 • 0.8mi

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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Historical weather

San Rafael, CA • 94901

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Estimated sale price

$1.53M – $1.85M

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Home values near 539 Bret Harte Rd

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Address	Redfin Estimate
545 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3022 Sq. Ft.	$1,944,895
550 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3511 Sq. Ft.	$2,283,070
527 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,808,493
541 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2066 Sq. Ft.	$1,614,262
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24 La Loma Court, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1914 Sq. Ft.	$1,782,926

Address	Redfin Estimate
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
544 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2484 Sq. Ft.	$1,975,199
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524 Bret Harte Road, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,805,913
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