851 Butternut Dr is a 1,904 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's San Rafael data, we estimate the home's value is $1,436,247.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$754Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,436,247
$44K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 16.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.72M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,920 (+13.2%)
$41,256 + $110,025
$151,281
2024
$3,463 (+3.4%)
$40,447 + $107,868
$148,315
2023
$3,349 (+5.8%)
$39,654 + $105,753
$145,407
2022
$3,166 (+5.8%)
$38,877 + $103,680
$142,557
2021
$2,991 (+1.7%)
$38,114 + $101,647
$139,761
2020
$2,941 (+9.9%)
$37,367 + $99,655
$137,022
2019
$2,675 (+1.7%)
$36,984 + $98,633
$135,617
2018
$2,629 (+4.4%)
$36,259 + $96,699
$132,958
2017
$2,518 (+3.5%)
$34,851 + $92,945
$127,796
2016
$2,434 (+5.5%)
$34,851 + $92,945
$127,796
2015
$2,307 (+9.3%)
$34,168 + $91,122
$125,290
2014
$2,110
$32,990 + $87,991
$120,981
2013
$2,109 (+1.7%)
$32,990 + $87,991
$120,981
2012
$2,074 (+3.8%)
$32,841 + $87,594
$120,435
2011
$1,999 (+2.2%)
$32,197 + $85,877
$118,074
2010
$1,956 (+7.4%)
$31,566 + $84,193
$115,759
2009
$1,821 (+6.4%)
$31,330 + $83,564
$114,894
2008
$1,712
$31,405 + $83,763
$115,168
Tax history for 851 Butternut Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,920 (+13.2%)
$41,256 + $110,025
$151,281
2024
$3,463 (+3.4%)
$40,447 + $107,868
$148,315
2023
$3,349 (+5.8%)
$39,654 + $105,753
$145,407
2022
$3,166 (+5.8%)
$38,877 + $103,680
$142,557
2021
$2,991 (+1.7%)
$38,114 + $101,647
$139,761
2020
$2,941 (+9.9%)
$37,367 + $99,655
$137,022
2019
$2,675 (+1.7%)
$36,984 + $98,633
$135,617
2018
$2,629 (+4.4%)
$36,259 + $96,699
$132,958
2017
$2,518 (+3.5%)
$34,851 + $92,945
$127,796
2016
$2,434 (+5.5%)
$34,851 + $92,945
$127,796
2015
$2,307 (+9.3%)
$34,168 + $91,122
$125,290
2014
$2,110
$32,990 + $87,991
$120,981
2013
$2,109 (+1.7%)
$32,990 + $87,991
$120,981
2012
$2,074 (+3.8%)
$32,841 + $87,594
$120,435
2011
$1,999 (+2.2%)
$32,197 + $85,877
$118,074
2010
$1,956 (+7.4%)
$31,566 + $84,193
$115,759
2009
$1,821 (+6.4%)
$31,330 + $83,564
$114,894
2008
$1,712
$31,405 + $83,763
$115,168
*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
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
Aug 27, 2019 • Final
Mechanical online
Replace the furnace with a new unit.
HVAC
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,904
Building Sq. Ft: 1,904
# of Units: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 420
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,000
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL (TERRA LINDA)
Acres: 0.2984
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL (TERRA LINDA)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,904
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Marin County
APN: 175-104-21
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Vallecito Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Miller Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Terra Linda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Rafael, CA • 94903
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.37M – $1.65M
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