NOT LISTED FOR SALE

135 Martens Blvd San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,030,610

2 Beds
1 Bath
972 Sq Ft
$1,060/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 2, 2026

Last sale price $1,068,000 $1,099 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,223 / mo

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Combination Kitchen and Living

About This Home

As of June 2026

Welcome to The Treehouse,'' a rare and enchanting retreat nestled among the trees in San Rafael. Affectionately named for its cozy, elevated feel, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 972 square feet of warm, inviting living space in a setting that feels both peaceful and inspiring. Perched to capture beautiful views over San Rafael, San Pablo Bay, and the surrounding hills, the home's elevated vantage point is truly one of its standout features. Expansive windows fill the interior with natural light while framing picturesque outlooks, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors and enhancing the home's magical, treetop ambiance. The grounds are equally captivating, featuring terraced gardens with Zinfandel vines, an ornamental garden, and graceful dogwood trees, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and curated outdoor space. Surrounded by lush landscape, The Treehouse'' offers a serene indoor-outdoor lifestylewhere mornings begin with coffee above the canopy and evenings are spent enjoying sunset skies and twinkling city lights. Rich in charm, privacy, and character, this is more than a homeit's a retreat with unforgettable views and a truly unique sense of place. Additional highlights include a detached two-car garage and in-home washer and dryer, providing everyday convenience to complement this one-of-a-kind setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pat Kelly

Berkshire Hathaway License #01472625 Listed on: 05/10/2026

Berkshire Hathaway

Co-Listed By

Martin Sanz

Berkshire Hathaway License #DRE #01357331

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Vantress Salk

Eleven Real Estate License #01279207

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 5,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • Downtown

Interior Spaces

  • 972 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Metal Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

5,950 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1366
  • Stories: 1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: Bay, City, Downtown, Panoramic
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 7A1739
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 7A1739
  • Directions: Martens
  • Living Area: 972
  • Power Production Type: None
  • RoomFamilyRoomFeatures: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • RoomLivingRoomFeatures: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Metal
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Area, Kitchen/Family Combo

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Front

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Private
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Basement, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5950
  • Land Lease: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1959

Multi Family

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2026
Closed on
May 26, 2026
Sold by
Engel Daniel and Engel Family Trust
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Pat Kelly
Berkshire Hathaway
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Vantress Salk
Eleven Real Estate
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,068,000
Premium/Discount to List
$18,000
1.71%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,030,610

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$37,390
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.56%
Original Mortgage
$418,000
Outstanding Balance
$416,555
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$614,055

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2026
Sold by
Engel Daniel
Bought by
Engel Family Trust and Engel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2009
Sold by
Engel Daniel C and Engel Pamela K
Bought by
Engel Daniel C and Engel Pamela K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2001
Sold by
Engel Daniel C
Bought by
Engel Daniel C and Engel Pamela K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Picnic Valley, CA

  • Kevin Kearney Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Kevin Kearney

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (510) 988-5385

    40 Total Sales

    2 in Picnic Valley

    $855K - $1.2M Price Range

    Kevin Kearney
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  • Douglas Hecker Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Douglas Hecker

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (707) 634-2774

    145 Total Sales

    1 in Picnic Valley

    $1,020,000 Price

    Douglas Hecker
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  • Garrett Burdick Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Garrett Burdick

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 540-3474

    30 Total Sales

    4 in Picnic Valley

    $1.2M - $1.5M Price Range

    Garrett Burdick
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  • JK

    Jane Kaplan

    Responds Quickly

    Holmes Burrell Real Estate

    (628) 288-4538

    49 Total Sales

    3 in Picnic Valley

    $560K - $815K Price Range

    Jane Kaplan
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  • Daphne Peterson Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty

    Daphne Peterson

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty

    (707) 634-0752

    53 Total Sales

    1 in Picnic Valley

    $801,000 Price

    Daphne Peterson
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  • Whitney Potter Real Estate Agent - Own Marin

    Whitney Potter

    Responds Quickly

    Own Marin

    (510) 988-5763

    539 Total Sales

    9 in Picnic Valley

    $850K - $2.7M Price Range

    Whitney Potter
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,068,000 First American Title
Engel Daniel -- Orange Coast Title Company Of
Engel Family Trust -- Orange Coast Title Company Of
Engel Daniel C -- None Available
Engel Daniel C -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $418,000
Previous Owner Engel Daniel $750,000
Previous Owner Engel Daniel Cark $100,000
Previous Owner Engel Daniel C $134,000
Previous Owner Engel Daniel C $100,000
Previous Owner Engel Pamela K $152,000
Previous Owner Engel Daniel C $100,000
Previous Owner Engel Daniel C $209,500
Previous Owner Engel Daniel C $210,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/02/2026 06/02/26 Sold $1,068,000 +1.7% $1,099 / Sq Ft
05/10/2026 05/10/26 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2026 05/10/26 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $1,080 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $6,107 $335,883 $91,401 $244,482
2025 $6,107 $329,298 $89,609 $239,689
2024 $5,816 $322,843 $87,853 $234,990
2023 $5,653 $316,513 $86,130 $230,383
2022 $5,394 $310,308 $84,442 $225,866
2021 $5,309 $304,224 $82,786 $221,438
2020 $5,217 $301,105 $81,937 $219,168
2019 $5,020 $295,202 $80,331 $214,871
2018 $4,963 $289,415 $78,756 $210,659
2017 $4,797 $283,740 $77,212 $206,528
2016 $4,619 $278,178 $75,698 $202,480
2015 $4,419 $274,000 $74,561 $199,439
2014 $4,215 $268,634 $73,101 $195,533
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • PK

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Pat Kelly

    Berkshire Hathaway

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  • Martin Sanz Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Martin Sanz

    Berkshire Hathaway

    (415) 259-9565

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Martin Sanz
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  • Danielle Vantress Salk Real Estate Agent - Eleven Real Estate

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Danielle Vantress Salk

    Eleven Real Estate

    (415) 250-5361

    3 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Danielle Vantress Salk
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  • JS

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Jurg Spoerry

    Eleven Real Estate

    (415) 246-2835

    3 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Jurg Spoerry
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 326025120

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 012-194-19

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

135 Martens Blvd, San Rafael, CA

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