This home has everything that makes life sweet. It's a precious sanctuary in a busy little town, and in the quiet part of the Gerstle Park. Resident squirrels play in the Oak trees. Big glass windows look out to lovely views of the hills. Cozy fireplace, hardwood floors and one car garage with extra storage room. Private back patio. This serene home is ready for buyer to update and reap the rewards.
Listed by Steven Shoen•DRE #00769181• Shoen Real Estate
Bought with Behzad Zandinejad•DRE #01175448• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago (Sept 28, 2023 at 2:45pm)
•Source:BAREIS #21523510
Home facts
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1953
Style
Bungalow
Community
San Rafael
Lot Size
4,800 Sq. Ft.
Price insights
Redfin Estimate
$950,865
Price/Sq.Ft.
$938
Redfin Estimate for 8 Alvina Ave
Redfin has the most accurate online home estimate
$950,865
$361K since sold in December 2015
$56K since August
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Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $950K to $1.6M..
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Around this home
Transportation near 8 Alvina Ave
66/100
Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
47/100
Some transit
Transit Score®
34/100
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
Climate risks
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Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Minimal
Unlikely to flood in next 30 years
Fire Factor - Minor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
Heat Factor - Moderate
7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
Wind Factor - Minimal
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Nearby similar homes
Homes similar to 8 Alvina Ave are listed between $689K to $6M at an average of $835 per square foot.
8 Alvina Ave is a 1,014 square foot house on a 4,800 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. This home is currently off market - it last sold on December 16, 2015 for $590,000
How many photos are available for this home?
Redfin has 1 photos of 8 Alvina Ave.
How much is this home worth?
Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $950,865
When was this home built and last sold?
8 Alvina Ave was built in 1953 and last sold on December 16, 2015 for $590,000.
What is the rental estimate for this home?
We estimate that 8 Alvina Ave would rent for between $3,222 and $4,053.
How competitive is the market for this home?
Based on Redfin's market data from the past 3 months, we calculate that market competition in 94901, this home's neighborhood, is very competitive. Homes sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 29 days. Hot homes can sell for about 5% above list price and go pending in around 11 days. Compared to nearby markets, 94901 is more competitive than Terra Linda and less competitive than Marinwood.
The full address for this home is 8 Alvina Avenue, San Rafael, California 94901.
What's the housing market like in San Rafael?
The San Rafael housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in San Rafael was $1.4M last month, down 5.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in San Rafael is $831, down 1.3% since last year.