Off market oct 2021 for $2.3M

$2,333,739

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $16,146/mo

•

2,560

sq ft

85 Forbes Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Quaintly situated on one of the most desirable streets in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in San Rafael,this attractive 3 bed/2 bath home will check off many, if not all of your buyer's needs. Features include: spacious kitchen with ample storage, an island, 2 stoves, gas range, granite counter top, a built-in breakfast table banquette, a comfortable living/dining room with a fireplace as well as French doors leading out to an entertaining patio and level yard. The primary bedroom boasts a fireplace and French doors leading to the rear patio and yard. The en suite bathroom includes a dual-vanity, spa tub, make up station and walk-in closet. Bonuses include a large laundry room, ceiling speakers throughout most of the house and back yard as well as a mud/potting room accessible from the yard or the garage. With award winning Sun Valley Elementary school, Sun Valley Park and being just blocks away from shopping and restaurants in the West End of downtown, this house is a MUST SEE!

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

$912Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Steve Ragghianti •DRE #01343409 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•415-308-4616 (agent)

•steve.ragghianti@cbrealty.com (agent)

Bought with Thomas Henthorne •DRE #01892608 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:BAREIS #321082207

Redfin Estimate

$2,333,739

$16K since sold in October 2021$67K since September

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This home's estimate is 22.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.90M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 23, 2026
$2,150,000
A
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SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,620,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,862 sq ft
170 Alpine St, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,050,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,625 sq ft
148 Dominican Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$2,328,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,262 sq ft
12 Longwood Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$1,510,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,304 sq ft
17 Redwood Dr, 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 September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.2%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 85 Forbes Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$32,604 (+3.3%)

$1,190,662 + $1,353,025

$2,543,687

2024

$31,553 (+1.3%)

$1,167,320 + $1,326,500

$2,493,820

2023

$31,145 (+5.9%)

$1,144,440 + $1,300,500

$2,444,940

2022

$29,407 (+18.8%)

$1,122,000 + $1,275,000

$2,397,000

2021

$24,749 (+0.7%)

$1,100,000 + $1,250,000

$2,350,000

2020

$24,566 (+3.1%)

$1,041,496 + $911,467

$1,952,963

2019

$23,816 (+1.0%)

$1,030,821 + $902,123

$1,932,944

2018

$23,589 (+9.1%)

$1,010,616 + $884,441

$1,895,057

2017

$21,617 (+6.1%)

$894,600 + $837,900

$1,732,500

2016

$20,367 (+6.0%)

$894,600 + $837,900

$1,732,500

2015

$19,211 (+8.8%)

$852,000 + $798,000

$1,650,000

2014

$17,653 (+8.5%)

$773,972 + $724,457

$1,498,429

2013

$16,264 (+6.5%)

$773,972 + $724,457

$1,498,429

2012

$15,269 (−4.8%)

$703,611 + $658,598

$1,362,209

2011

$16,032 (+0.4%)

$670,106 + $627,237

$1,297,343

2010

$15,975 (−3.9%)

$705,375 + $660,250

$1,365,625

2009

$16,630 (−8.4%)

$705,375 + $660,250

$1,365,625

2008

$18,153

$742,500 + $695,000

$1,437,500

Tax history for 85 Forbes Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$32,604 (+3.3%)

$1,190,662 + $1,353,025

$2,543,687

2024

$31,553 (+1.3%)

$1,167,320 + $1,326,500

$2,493,820

2023

$31,145 (+5.9%)

$1,144,440 + $1,300,500

$2,444,940

2022

$29,407 (+18.8%)

$1,122,000 + $1,275,000

$2,397,000

2021

$24,749 (+0.7%)

$1,100,000 + $1,250,000

$2,350,000

2020

$24,566 (+3.1%)

$1,041,496 + $911,467

$1,952,963

2019

$23,816 (+1.0%)

$1,030,821 + $902,123

$1,932,944

2018

$23,589 (+9.1%)

$1,010,616 + $884,441

$1,895,057

2017

$21,617 (+6.1%)

$894,600 + $837,900

$1,732,500

2016

$20,367 (+6.0%)

$894,600 + $837,900

$1,732,500

2015

$19,211 (+8.8%)

$852,000 + $798,000

$1,650,000

2014

$17,653 (+8.5%)

$773,972 + $724,457

$1,498,429

2013

$16,264 (+6.5%)

$773,972 + $724,457

$1,498,429

2012

$15,269 (−4.8%)

$703,611 + $658,598

$1,362,209

2011

$16,032 (+0.4%)

$670,106 + $627,237

$1,297,343

2010

$15,975 (−3.9%)

$705,375 + $660,250

$1,365,625

2009

$16,630 (−8.4%)

$705,375 + $660,250

$1,365,625

2008

$18,153

$742,500 + $695,000

$1,437,500

*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

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1997

Sq. Ft.

2,535

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marin County

APN

011-151-39

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

R7.5

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

Jan 7, 2026 • Final

Electric

Install a new electrical circuit and a NEMA 14-50 outlet for an induction range.

Electrical

Sep 11, 2024 • Final

Plumbing

Remove and replace a tankless water heater with a new tankless water heater.

Plumbing

Water heater

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: 4
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Walk-In Closet

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Master Bedroom Features: Outside Access, Walk-In Closet

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)

Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Inside Area, Washer Included, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included
# of Stories: 1

Room Information
Room Types: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Granite Counter, Island w/Sink
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior

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

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 Source: Not Verified
Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

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

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,535
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Marin County
APN: 011-151-39

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Sun Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

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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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Estimated sale price

$2.22M – $2.68M

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Data from public records.

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101 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3165 Sq. Ft.	$2,637,607
87 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3966 Sq. Ft.	$3,860,493

Address	Redfin Estimate
98 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1992 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,082
67 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2722 Sq. Ft.	$2,474,750

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Forbes Avenue, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1162 Sq. Ft.	$1,114,252
349 G Street, San Rafael, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,151,268

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