78 Scenic Ave is a 2,160 square foot multi-family home on a 7,216 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 29, 2009 for $655,000. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $815,629.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
7,216 sq ftLot Size
$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$815,629
$161K since sold in May 2009$9,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 47.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
DR
Duplex Residential District
The duplex residential district provides opportunities for single-family and duplex residential development. As a transitional area between single-family and multifamily districts, an intent of the district is to maintain the design character of single-family districts.; The duplex residential district is included in the medium-density residential land use category with a density of 2,500 sq ft per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Feb 2, 2022 • Final
Encroachment online
Work on a retaining wall.
Grading
Apr 16, 2013 • Final
Building
Remove and replace windows and a sliding door.
Remodel
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 380
Basement Type: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor/wall Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SCENIC HEIGHTS #2
Living Sq. Ft: 2,160
Building Sq. Ft: 2,540
# of Units: 2
Legal Description: LOT 6
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,216
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.1657
County Use Description: MULTI FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,216 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Marin County
APN: 010-241-71
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sun Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Terra Linda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
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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
0.31% 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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Sun exposure
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
$775,000 – $938,000
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