This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-level home offers an open floor plan, forced heating & AC, abundant natural light through oversized dual-pane windows, and spacious front and back yards featuring low-maintenance synthetic grass and expansive decking—ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.
Recent upgrades include wide-plank hardwood flooring, a new composition shingle roof, updated electrical, ceiling fans, and modern lighting throughout. Located in the highly regarded Bishop Peak Elementary School District, this home is perfect for families, professionals, or investors alike.
A charming cobblestone driveway leads to a detached garage with laundry hook-ups and potential for a future ADU. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from Downtown SLO, Cal Poly, hiking trails, shopping, and dining.
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Sold for $1,021,000
Listing Provided by:
Tim Riley DRE #01280227 805-748-1197,
Century 21 Masters
Bought with: Central Coast Sotheby's International Realty
$1,021,000
53 Rafael Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
3beds
1,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
5,600 Square Feet Lot
$1,033,100 Zestimate®
$829/sqft
$5,287 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,033,100
$950,000 - $1.13M
$5,287/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 11:27pm
Listing Provided by:
Tim Riley DRE #01280227 805-748-1197,
Century 21 Masters
Bought with:
Kristen Gentry, DRE #01968754
Central Coast Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC25145137
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Walk-In Shower
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Deck, RV Potential
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,600 sqft
- Features: Front Yard, Level, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 052152004
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: San Luis Obispo
- Subdivision: San Luis Obispo(380)
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $1,021,000+2.2%$829/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Pending sale | $999,000$811/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Contingent | $999,000$811/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,000$811/sqft |
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| 7/12/2025 | Contingent | $999,000$811/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,131 +1.7% | $926,160 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,957 +27.9% | $908,000 +29.1% |
| 2023 | $7,786 +6.7% | $703,412 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93405
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bishop's Peak Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Laguna Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 10/10San Luis Obispo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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