Charming Spanish-style home in San Rafael's coveted Forbes/Sun Valley neighborhood. This 3BD/1.5BA residence blends historic character with modern updates, featuring archways, original hardwood floors, and solid wood doors. Light-filled living spaces include a spacious great room with fireplace and an updated kitchen with direct access to the backyard and basement-level garage with ample storage. Situated on a level, 10,000 sq/ft lot with room to garden, expand, or add an ADU. Close to downtown shops, dining, Thursday Farmer's Market, Sun Valley Market, and parks. Near Marin Academy, Sun Valley Elementary, and easy freeway access.
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$1,605,000
1943 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
3beds
1,692sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
10,101.56 Square Feet Lot
$1,874,800 Zestimate®
$949/sqft
$5,584 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,874,800
$1.69M - $2.08M
$5,584/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 26, 2025 at 08:39am
Listed by:
Troy Luchessi DRE #01322760 415-902-8769,
Compass 415-805-2900
Bought with:
Caroline Peel, DRE #01984215
Engel & Volkers Mill Valley
Jennie M Hooker, DRE #02147976
Engel & Volkers Mill Valley
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325071594
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Plumbed, Range Hood
- Laundry: Hookups Only, In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,692
- Total interior livable area: 1,692 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Covered, Enclosed, Inside Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 10,101 sqft
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R
Details
- Parcel number: 01024115
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Spanish Tile,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Rafael
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2025 | Sold | $1,605,000+14.8%$949/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $1,398,000$826/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,398,000+299.4%$826/sqft |
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| 8/12/1998 | Sold | $350,000$207/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,085 +184.6% | $1,300,500 +267.3% |
| 2024 | $6,355 +2.7% | $354,084 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,188 +4.9% | $347,143 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sun Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sun Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- California
- Marin County
- San Rafael
- 94901
- Sun Valley
- 1943 5th Avenue