$1,115,000
SOLD APR 10, 2025

157 Irwin St San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,212 Sq Ft
7,449 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$920 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming Ranch-Style Home in Sought-After Bret Harte Neighborhood. Tucked at the top of Irwin Street, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home offers a serene, park-like setting in the highly desirable Bret Harte neighborhood. With original hardwood floors throughout, the spacious living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and French doors that lead to the large, private backyard. The updated kitchen boasts a farmhouse sink, modern cabinets, black appliances, and a bar counter, seamlessly opening to the living area. The primary suite includes an en-suite bathroom, while two additional bedrooms provide ample space for family or a home office. Outside, enjoy the flat backyard with a patio, lush lawn, and a wooded hillside perfect for privacy and entertainment. The front yard is level with natural greenery across the street. Just a stone throw from Bret Harte Park, this home offers easy access to San Rafael, Highways 101 and 580, and a short drive to the Larkspur Ferry and SMART train. This home is a fantastic opportunity to make personal updates in a prime locationwhere convenience and charm meet!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Zeiter

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01325942 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Cooper

Jason Mitchell Real Estate Ca. License #01415175

Jason Mitchell Real Estate Ca.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 7,449 Sq Ft Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,212 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-291-10

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Francisco West to Irwin St. 157 is up the Hill past Bret Hart Park.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1710
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Reso Window Features: Dual Pane Full
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Great Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1212.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter, Pantry Closet
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Closet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Greenbelt, Landscape Front
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced, Wood
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric, In Garage, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 013-291-10
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7449.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1964

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 3, 2025
Sold by
Poppin Karolyn and Poppin John L
Bought by
Underhill Walter and Underhill Blanca
Seller's Agent
John Zeiter
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Scott Cooper
Jason Mitchell Real Estate Ca.
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,115,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
1.83%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$1,099,300

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,700
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,138,972
Outstanding Balance
$1,134,023
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$34,723

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2015
Sold by
Poppin Karolyn and Poppin John L
Bought by
Poppin Karolyn and Poppin John L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2006
Sold by
Bullard Robert A
Bought by
Plummer Karolyn and Poppin John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 1998
Sold by
Boucher Norma C
Bought by
Boucher Norma C
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,115,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $665,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,138,972 VA
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $470,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Sold $1,115,000 +1.8% $920 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $903 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $13,087 $916,701 $569,364 $347,337
2024 $12,865 $898,731 $558,203 $340,528
2023 $12,637 $881,111 $547,259 $333,852
2022 $11,951 $863,841 $536,532 $327,309
2021 $11,762 $846,906 $526,014 $320,892
2020 $11,641 $838,221 $520,620 $317,601
2019 $11,206 $821,793 $510,416 $311,377
2018 $11,094 $805,685 $500,412 $305,273
2017 $10,674 $789,892 $490,603 $299,289
2016 $10,085 $754,308 $465,869 $288,439
2015 $9,142 $698,435 $431,361 $267,074
2014 -- $652,744 $403,142 $249,602
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Zeiter

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    John Zeiter

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 720-1515

    2 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    John Zeiter
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Scott Cooper

    Jason Mitchell Real Estate Ca.

    (707) 889-0901

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Scott Cooper
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325016989

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 013-291-10

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

157 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA

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