Off Market Nov 2023 for $1.4M

$1,656,510

•

1,918

sq ft

7 Balboa Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Unobstructed views of Mt. Tam from this single-story Ranch style home in the Villa Real neighborhood. The spacious, level yard is designed for entertaining with a PebbleTec swimming pool, patio and shaded deck. The inside of the home features solid oak hardwood floors in the main living areas and bedrooms. Freshly painted throughout! The large living room has a beautiful mid-century style stone fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is open to the family room and features a wall of windows looking toward the swimming pool and Mt Tam. Both bathrooms are updated. The primary suite bathroom features Carrara marble floors and countertop plus glazed subway tile wainscoting and shower stall. The laundry is conveniently located inside the house in a closet. Energy upgrades include PV solar panels, dual pane windows and a new furnace in 2022. Great location just 5 minutes from Highway 101 and a short distance to San Rafael and Marin Yacht Clubs, Loch Lomond Marina, Andy's Market, Montecito Plaza shopping, China Camp open space and McNears Beach. The Villa Real Property Owners Association strives to create a sense of community with annual outdoor gatherings and more!

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

9,701 sq ftLot Size

$864Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kevin McGinnis •DRE #01793143 • Compass

•415-725-1911 (agent)

•kevin.mcginnis@compass.com (agent)

Listed by Erin McGinnis •DRE #01796588 • Compass

•415-725-1940 (agent)

•erin.mcginnis@compass.com (agent)

Bought with Mike Murphy •DRE #01440395 • Generation Real Estate

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Redfin Estimate

$1,656,510

$162K since sold in November 2023$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 12.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.90M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,210,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$1,750,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,967 sq ft
55 Las Casas Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$2,650,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,740 sq ft
44 Summit Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,970,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,747 sq ft
56 Las Casas Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated August 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 7 Balboa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,879 (+3.6%)

$931,158 + $623,199

$1,554,357

2024

$20,154 (+106.0%)

$912,900 + $610,980

$1,523,880

2023

$9,784 (+5.8%)

$895,000 + $599,000

$1,494,000

2022

$9,250 (+1.6%)

$300,599 + $397,851

$698,450

2021

$9,105 (+0.4%)

$294,705 + $390,051

$684,756

2020

$9,064 (+4.1%)

$288,926 + $382,403

$671,329

2019

$8,705 (+1.0%)

$285,965 + $378,483

$664,448

2018

$8,621 (+3.9%)

$280,358 + $371,063

$651,421

2017

$8,301 (+3.4%)

$269,473 + $356,656

$626,129

2016

$8,031 (+4.6%)

$269,473 + $356,656

$626,129

2015

$7,676 (+4.4%)

$264,190 + $349,663

$613,853

2014

$7,352

$255,125 + $337,666

$592,791

2013

$7,346 (+4.0%)

$255,125 + $337,666

$592,791

2012

$7,065 (+1.6%)

$253,973 + $336,141

$590,114

2011

$6,956 (+1.3%)

$248,993 + $329,550

$578,543

2010

$6,864 (+1.3%)

$244,113 + $323,091

$567,204

2009

$6,775

$242,289 + $320,676

$562,965

2008

$6,771

$242,865 + $321,439

$564,304

Tax history for 7 Balboa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,879 (+3.6%)

$931,158 + $623,199

$1,554,357

2024

$20,154 (+106.0%)

$912,900 + $610,980

$1,523,880

2023

$9,784 (+5.8%)

$895,000 + $599,000

$1,494,000

2022

$9,250 (+1.6%)

$300,599 + $397,851

$698,450

2021

$9,105 (+0.4%)

$294,705 + $390,051

$684,756

2020

$9,064 (+4.1%)

$288,926 + $382,403

$671,329

2019

$8,705 (+1.0%)

$285,965 + $378,483

$664,448

2018

$8,621 (+3.9%)

$280,358 + $371,063

$651,421

2017

$8,301 (+3.4%)

$269,473 + $356,656

$626,129

2016

$8,031 (+4.6%)

$269,473 + $356,656

$626,129

2015

$7,676 (+4.4%)

$264,190 + $349,663

$613,853

2014

$7,352

$255,125 + $337,666

$592,791

2013

$7,346 (+4.0%)

$255,125 + $337,666

$592,791

2012

$7,065 (+1.6%)

$253,973 + $336,141

$590,114

2011

$6,956 (+1.3%)

$248,993 + $329,550

$578,543

2010

$6,864 (+1.3%)

$244,113 + $323,091

$567,204

2009

$6,775

$242,289 + $320,676

$562,965

2008

$6,771

$242,865 + $321,439

$564,304

*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

9,700 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1956

Sq. Ft.

1,918

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

016-162-02

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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

May 19, 2026 • Final

Encroachment online

Replace utility poles and streetlights.

Electrical

Jun 5, 2025 • Final

Mechanical residential

Add air conditioning to an existing furnace.

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: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Interior

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

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

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cook Top, Gas Water Heater
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Formal Entry
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
Security Features: Security System Owned, See Remarks
# of Stories: 1

Room Information
Room Types: Baths Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition

Pool Information
Pool Features: Built-In, Heat None, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: No

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 9,701
Lot Size Acres: 0.2227
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Other Structures: Pergola

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Solar
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 220 Volts, Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: Yes
Association Name: Villa Real
Association Amenities: None
Association Fee: $150
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Other

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: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,918
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Marin County
APN: 016-162-02

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

San Pedro Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

2/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 85° 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 10.8 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.57M – $1.91M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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31 Balboa Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$1,851,099

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Balboa Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2850 Sq. Ft.	$1,874,454
8 Balboa Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$1,847,795

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