This home's estimate is 27% higher than the average sale price ($898K) of 6 comparable homes.
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816 Descanso Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
About this home
This truly charming home has been updated with classic designs and details that transcend time and trends. Impeccably rebuilt, it has a naturally lit open floor plan and vaulted ceilings that create a spacious, warm and inviting environment. Enhanced by a beautifully landscaped yard with cooling trees for summer, warmth and bright light in winter, and a covered dining patio for year round use. You'll appreciate the thoughtful creative custom details like the hand made corbels, cast bronze door handles and custom garden/storage sheds with barn doors for easy access. Located on a quiet cul de sac with direct access to the levee nature trail and close to China Camp, this peaceful garden retreat is move in ready.
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Sale history for 816 Descanso Way
$731/sq ft
$756/sq ft
$460/sq ft
$77/sq ft
$154/sq ft
$152/sq ft
$160/sq ft
$153/sq ft
$127/sq ft
$75/sq ft
$52/sq ft
Tax history for 816 Descanso Way
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking & Garage Information
- Parking Total: 2
- Parking Features: Guest Parking Available, No Garage
- Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Total): 2
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
- Other Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms (Total): 3
- Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Ground Floor
- Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating: Central
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Living Room
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
- Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
- Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
- Security Features: Smoke Detector, See Remarks
- # of Stories: 1
- Room Information
- Room Types: Baths Other, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Possible Guest, Storage
- Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
- Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling
- Levels: One
- Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck
- Allows Horses: No
- Exterior Features: Dog Run
- Fencing: Fenced
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
- Pool Information
- Has Private Pool: No
- Has Spa: No
- Property Information
- ADU 2nd Unit: No
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5,998
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
- Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private
- Other Structures: Pergola, Shed(s), Storage
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
- HOA Information
- Association YN: No
- School Information
- School District County: Marin
- Community Information
- Senior Community: No
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,394
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1954
- Year Renovated: 1984
- County: Marin County
- APN: 180-075-05
Around this home
Schools
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1594 Sq. Ft. | $877,573 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1220 Sq. Ft. | $988,849 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1216 Sq. Ft. | $1,121,747 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1711 Sq. Ft. | $1,339,559 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1220 Sq. Ft. | $1,040,409 |
3 Beds | - Baths | 1496 Sq. Ft. | $1,143,293 |
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