Off market nov 2021 for $920K

$886,718

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,869/mo

•

882

sq ft

56 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Charming 2 BR Cottage with a large detached second building featuring office and attached storage - workshop/ManCave/She-Ed potential. Check latest guidelines for Accessory Dwelling Units: The space is there! Fresh paint, ready to occupy or add your designer touches. Original oak flooring throughout. Fully fenced yard. Just blocks from Bret Harte Park. Schools, transportation, shopping nearby, and 17 Minutes to San Francisco!

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

5,201 sq ftLot Size

$1,005Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by James Walsh •DRE #01083354 • RE/MAX Gold

•415-492-0100 (agent)

•jim@jamesawalsh.com (agent)

Bought with Jen Pennington •DRE #00609688 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:BAREIS #321101670

Redfin Estimate

$886,718

$33K since sold in November 2021$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 19.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$900,600
A
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SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$801,000
B
2 beds1 bath892 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,125,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,191 sq ft
259 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,160,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,184 sq ft
271 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD OCT 21, 2025
$1,085,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,143 sq ft
28 Hillview Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
$1,550,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
41 Bretano Way, Greenbrae, CA 94904

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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

$175K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

8 days MoM

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 56 Meadow Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,943 (+3.2%)

$757,694 + $235,967

$993,661

2024

$13,508 (+1.8%)

$742,840 + $231,341

$974,181

2023

$13,274 (+5.8%)

$728,280 + $226,807

$955,087

2022

$12,548 (+92.6%)

$714,000 + $222,360

$936,360

2021

$6,515 (+1.5%)

$700,000 + $218,000

$918,000

2020

$6,418 (+3.4%)

$186,952 + $214,145

$401,097

2019

$6,206 (+1.1%)

$185,036 + $211,950

$396,986

2018

$6,141 (+3.6%)

$181,408 + $207,795

$389,203

2017

$5,927 (+3.7%)

$174,365 + $199,727

$374,092

2016

$5,716 (+4.5%)

$174,365 + $199,727

$374,092

2015

$5,468 (+4.6%)

$170,946 + $195,811

$366,757

2014

$5,226 (+0.8%)

$165,081 + $189,093

$354,174

2013

$5,186 (+4.1%)

$165,081 + $189,093

$354,174

2012

$4,981 (+1.6%)

$164,335 + $188,238

$352,573

2011

$4,900 (+1.2%)

$161,113 + $184,548

$345,661

2010

$4,844 (+2.2%)

$157,955 + $180,930

$338,885

2009

$4,737 (+4.4%)

$156,775 + $179,578

$336,353

2008

$4,537

$157,148 + $180,006

$337,154

Tax history for 56 Meadow Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,943 (+3.2%)

$757,694 + $235,967

$993,661

2024

$13,508 (+1.8%)

$742,840 + $231,341

$974,181

2023

$13,274 (+5.8%)

$728,280 + $226,807

$955,087

2022

$12,548 (+92.6%)

$714,000 + $222,360

$936,360

2021

$6,515 (+1.5%)

$700,000 + $218,000

$918,000

2020

$6,418 (+3.4%)

$186,952 + $214,145

$401,097

2019

$6,206 (+1.1%)

$185,036 + $211,950

$396,986

2018

$6,141 (+3.6%)

$181,408 + $207,795

$389,203

2017

$5,927 (+3.7%)

$174,365 + $199,727

$374,092

2016

$5,716 (+4.5%)

$174,365 + $199,727

$374,092

2015

$5,468 (+4.6%)

$170,946 + $195,811

$366,757

2014

$5,226 (+0.8%)

$165,081 + $189,093

$354,174

2013

$5,186 (+4.1%)

$165,081 + $189,093

$354,174

2012

$4,981 (+1.6%)

$164,335 + $188,238

$352,573

2011

$4,900 (+1.2%)

$161,113 + $184,548

$345,661

2010

$4,844 (+2.2%)

$157,955 + $180,930

$338,885

2009

$4,737 (+4.4%)

$156,775 + $179,578

$336,353

2008

$4,537

$157,148 + $180,006

$337,154

*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

5,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

882

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

013-194-14

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: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front
Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central, Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Laundry Features: In Garage, Sink, Washer Included
Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
# of Stories: 1

Room Information
Room Types: Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Storage
Kitchen Features: Butcher Block Counters, Laminate Counter
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior

Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Full, Wood
Roof: Composition, Shingle

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: 5,201
Lot Size Acres: 0.1194
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Other

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

School Information
School District County: Marin
Elementary School District: San Rafael City Schools
Middle Or Junior School District: San Rafael City Schools
High School District: San Rafael City Schools

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 882
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Marin County
APN: 013-194-14

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Laurel Dell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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, 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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Estimated sale price

$843,000 – $1.02M

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Home values near 56 Meadow Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1579 Sq. Ft.	$1,257,511
49 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1042 Sq. Ft.	$984,150

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1082 Sq. Ft.	$978,283
65 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$1,219,035

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	$996,868
52 Meadow Ave, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1278 Sq. Ft.	$1,094,505

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