Off market dec 2021 for $1.5M

$1,449,502

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,332/mo

•

1,814

sq ft

8 Scenic Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

A rare opportunity presents itself in the offering of this large secluded corner lot in the sought after Sun Valley neighborhood. This vintage home has unlimited possibilities to design a custom residence with character and charm. Plenty of room for expansion and a pool. Located in one of the best locations in San Rafael within close proximity to downtown's restaurants, shopping, farmers markets and more. This special property has been in the same family since 1975. The comfortable living room is the heart of the home & features an original wood burning fireplace & oak hardwood floors w/sliding doors opening to the huge backyard. The kitchen features tile countertops & a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the spacious front yard w/doors opening to the beautiful outdoors. All three bedrooms are located on the upper level, complete w/oak hardwood flooring.The gated & private large backyard features a seasonal stream & allows for year round outdoor living.2 garages;1 attached,1 detached.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$799Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Shana Rohde-Lynch •DRE #01079806 • Compass

•415-264-7101 (agent)

•SRL@compass.com (agent)

Bought with Scott Morton •DRE #01418035 • Vanguard Properties

Bought with Derek Jackson •DRE #01971947 • Vanguard Properties

•415-244-3000 (agent)

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•Source:BAREIS #321104501

Redfin Estimate

$1,449,502

$100K since sold in December 2021$48K since October

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This home's estimate is 5.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$935,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,598 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,200,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
43 el Camino Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$1,500,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,683 sq ft
125 Miramar Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$2,495,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,552 sq ft
3 Emlin Pl, Kentfield, CA 94904
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,325,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,522 sq ft
202 Solano St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,750,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
247 Santa Margarita Dr, 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

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13 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Scenic Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,816 (+2.2%)

$1,244,783 + $520,517

$1,765,300

2025

$23,303 (+3.4%)

$1,244,783 + $520,517

$1,765,300

2024

$22,545 (+2.7%)

$1,220,380 + $510,313

$1,730,693

2023

$21,951 (+9.7%)

$1,196,460 + $500,310

$1,696,770

2022

$20,010 (+592.6%)

$1,173,000 + $468,000

$1,641,000

2021

$2,889 (+0.3%)

$1,150,000 + $400,000

$1,550,000

2020

$2,879 (+8.2%)

$62,280 + $75,301

$137,581

2019

$2,660 (+0.6%)

$61,641 + $74,529

$136,170

2018

$2,643 (+2.6%)

$60,433 + $73,068

$133,501

2017

$2,576 (+4.2%)

$58,087 + $70,231

$128,318

2016

$2,473 (+4.3%)

$58,087 + $70,231

$128,318

2015

$2,371 (+5.5%)

$56,948 + $68,854

$125,802

2014

$2,247 (−11.8%)

$54,988 + $66,484

$121,472

2013

$2,549 (+4.9%)

$54,988 + $66,484

$121,472

2012

$2,431 (+1.6%)

$54,740 + $66,184

$120,924

2011

$2,393 (+1.3%)

$53,667 + $64,887

$118,554

2010

$2,361 (+4.9%)

$52,615 + $63,615

$116,230

2009

$2,252 (+5.4%)

$52,222 + $63,139

$115,361

2008

$2,137

$52,346 + $63,290

$115,636

Tax history for 8 Scenic Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,816 (+2.2%)

$1,244,783 + $520,517

$1,765,300

2025

$23,303 (+3.4%)

$1,244,783 + $520,517

$1,765,300

2024

$22,545 (+2.7%)

$1,220,380 + $510,313

$1,730,693

2023

$21,951 (+9.7%)

$1,196,460 + $500,310

$1,696,770

2022

$20,010 (+592.6%)

$1,173,000 + $468,000

$1,641,000

2021

$2,889 (+0.3%)

$1,150,000 + $400,000

$1,550,000

2020

$2,879 (+8.2%)

$62,280 + $75,301

$137,581

2019

$2,660 (+0.6%)

$61,641 + $74,529

$136,170

2018

$2,643 (+2.6%)

$60,433 + $73,068

$133,501

2017

$2,576 (+4.2%)

$58,087 + $70,231

$128,318

2016

$2,473 (+4.3%)

$58,087 + $70,231

$128,318

2015

$2,371 (+5.5%)

$56,948 + $68,854

$125,802

2014

$2,247 (−11.8%)

$54,988 + $66,484

$121,472

2013

$2,549 (+4.9%)

$54,988 + $66,484

$121,472

2012

$2,431 (+1.6%)

$54,740 + $66,184

$120,924

2011

$2,393 (+1.3%)

$53,667 + $64,887

$118,554

2010

$2,361 (+4.9%)

$52,615 + $63,615

$116,230

2009

$2,252 (+5.4%)

$52,222 + $63,139

$115,361

2008

$2,137

$52,346 + $63,290

$115,636

*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

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

1942

Sq. Ft.

1,814

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

010-241-20

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

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

Jul 8, 2025 • Final

Encroachment online

Replace a utility pole and install a new transformer.

Electrical

Aug 10, 2023 • Final

Encroachment online

Replace a utility pole, install a transformer, and upgrade the electrical service.

Electrical

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: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Detached
Garage Spaces: 3

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cook Top
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Formal Entry
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Basement
# of Stories: 3

Room Information
Room Types: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Basement: Partial
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Formal Area
Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
Levels: Three Or More
Main Level: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Lower Level: Partial Bath(s)
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Composition

Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No

Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Fixer, Original
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 17,999
Lot Size Acres: 0.4132
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Utilities

Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,814
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Marin County
APN: 010-241-20

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Sun Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

0.31% 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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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

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Scenic Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2105 Sq. Ft.	$1,079,214
15 Scenic Avenue, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1369 Sq. Ft.	$1,112,155

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Scenic Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1549 Sq. Ft.	$835,879
23 Scenic Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2201 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,035

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Scenic Avenue, San Rafael, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 494 Sq. Ft.	$730,264
11 Scenic Avenue, San Rafael, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2836 Sq. Ft.	$1,773,155

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