Duplex opportunity in desirable neighborhood of San Rafael. Owner-occupant looking to live in one unit and rent the other, or a seasoned investor. 2,833sf of total living space. Unit 1 is about 1,616 sf, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, recessed lighting, upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 3rd bedroom was converted into a walking closet . Unit 2 is about 1,217 sf, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathroom. Located near public library, public transportation, restaurants, and grocery stores.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (2/20)
$1,574,000
1836 5th Ave,Ā San Rafael, CA 94901
4beds
4baths
2,833sqft
Est.:Ā
Multi Family, Duplex
Built in 1988
-- sqft lot
$1,541,900 ZestimateĀ®
$556/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Recessed lighting
- 57 days |
- 1,132 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2026 at 12:29am
Listed by:
Waleed Jweainat DRE #01050840 415-235-9307,
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41120655
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4.5
Heating
- Gravity
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Other, Inside
Features
- Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,833
- Total interior livable area: 2,833 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
- Features: Other, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 01018522
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Water District
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not Listed
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $556/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,612,620
- Annual tax amount: $23,310
- Price range: $1.6M - $1.6M
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Lease term: Month To Month
- Total actual rent: 2700
- Tenant pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Trash Collection, Water
Estimated market value
$1,541,900
$1.46M - $1.62M
$4,760/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Price change | $1,574,000-3.1%$556/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41120655 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,624,000+4.8%$573/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41120655 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2022 | Sold | $1,550,000-15.5%$547/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,835,000$648/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #322049739 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,310 +4.1% | $1,612,620 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,382 +2.7% | $1,581,000 +2% |
| 2023 | $21,785 +160.8% | $1,550,000 +230.4% |
| 2022 | $8,353 +1.5% | $469,113 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,233 +1.2% | $459,915 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,133 +3.2% | $455,199 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,880 +0.9% | $446,274 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,809 +3.2% | $437,525 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,564 +3.5% | $428,947 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,308 +4.5% | $420,537 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,992 +5% | $414,220 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,661 | $406,108 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $404,274 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $396,350 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $388,579 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $385,677 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $386,595 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $379,015 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $371,583 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $364,299 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $357,156 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $350,155 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $343,740 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $337,001 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $330,395 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbilityā payment
Est. payment
$9,133/mo
Principal & interest
$7651
Property taxes
$1482
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Sun Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sun Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
