Google street view image for 7 Balboa Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Off market nov 2023 for $1.4M

$1,334,883

•

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

$696Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by • Compass

•415-345-7640 (broker)

Listed by • Compass

•415-345-7640 (broker)

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

•415-400-4069 (broker)

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•Source:San Francisco MLS #323917605

Redfin Estimate

$1,334,883

$160K since sold in November 2023$70K since October

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This home's estimate is 34% lower than the average sale price ($2.02M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,862,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,194 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,352,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,009 sq ft
12 Amalfi Pl, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$1,750,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,967 sq ft
55 Las Casas Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,350,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,637 sq ft
8 Marina Court Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$3,800,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,866 sq ft
335 Highland Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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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

Recently sold homes

104

13 MoM

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Sale history for 7 Balboa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$805 (+2.4%)

2025

$787 (+9.2%)

2024

$721 (+54.9%)

2023

$465 (+4.6%)

2022

$445 (+1.3%)

$26,523

2021

$439 (+0.3%)

$26,003

2020

$438 (+7.6%)

$25,493

2019

$406 (+0.6%)

$25,232

2018

$404 (+3.0%)

$24,737

2017

$392 (+5.6%)

$23,777

2016

$371 (+3.3%)

$23,777

2015

$359 (+12.2%)

$23,310

2014

$320 (−0.8%)

$22,511

2013

$323 (+2.6%)

$22,511

2012

$314 (+1.4%)

$22,409

2011

$310 (−13.1%)

$21,970

2010

$357 (+15.8%)

$21,539

2009

$308 (−45.8%)

$21,378

2008

$568

$21,429

Tax history for 7 Balboa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$805 (+2.4%)

2025

$787 (+9.2%)

2024

$721 (+54.9%)

2023

$465 (+4.6%)

2022

$445 (+1.3%)

$26,523

2021

$439 (+0.3%)

$26,003

2020

$438 (+7.6%)

$25,493

2019

$406 (+0.6%)

$25,232

2018

$404 (+3.0%)

$24,737

2017

$392 (+5.6%)

$23,777

2016

$371 (+3.3%)

$23,777

2015

$359 (+12.2%)

$23,310

2014

$320 (−0.8%)

$22,511

2013

$323 (+2.6%)

$22,511

2012

$314 (+1.4%)

$22,409

2011

$310 (−13.1%)

$21,970

2010

$357 (+15.8%)

$21,539

2009

$308 (−45.8%)

$21,378

2008

$568

$21,429

*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

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Vacant Land

County

Marin County

APN

016-162-01

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

Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Side By Side, Inside Entrance, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
# of Covered Spaces: 2
# of Parking Total: 4
Has Open Parking

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Entry
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Cooling: None
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Gas Starter, Family Room
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Fencing: Fenced

Building Information
Living Area: 1918
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 1918
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
Architectural Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1956
Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Roof: Composition

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Pool Information
Pool Features: Pool Sweep, Pool Cover, Heat None, In Ground

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Property Information
Other Structures: Pergola
Security Features: See Remarks, Security System Owned

Land Information
Topography: Downslope,Level

Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscape Front, Landscaped, Auto Sprinkler F&R
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 9701
Lot Size Acres: 0.2227
Lot Size Area: 9701
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Green Information
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Utilities

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

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: 150
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Other
Association Amenities: None

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1,200 square feet
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Marin County
APN: 016-162-01

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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Historical weather

San Rafael, CA • 94901

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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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$1.27M – $1.54M

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31 Balboa Ave, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$1,896,001
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15 Junipero Serra Ave, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2372 Sq. Ft.	$2,218,153
25 Sea Way, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2424 Sq. Ft.	$1,753,858
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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Sale history for 7 Balboa Ave

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