NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1943 5th Ave San Rafael, CA 94901

Sun Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,473,000 - $1,681,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,692 Sq Ft
$939/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 26, 2025

Last sale price $1,605,000 $949 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,068 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Spanish Architecture
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Sun Valley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Enclosed Parking

About This Home

As of August 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Troy Luchessi

Compass License #01322760 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Peel

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #DRE #01984215

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1937 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,102 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Enclosed Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,692 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-241-15

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1937 | Remodeled

Lot Details

10,102 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: 4th to H to 5th Ave
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2319
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Spanish
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Gas Plumbed, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1692.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Closet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Spanish Tile, Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Back Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Enclosed, Interior Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010-241-15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10102.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1937

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Troy Luchessi
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Peel
Golden Gate Sotheby's
List Price
$1,398,000
Sold Price
$1,605,000
Premium/Discount to List
$207,000
14.81%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$1,588,024

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,976
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,500
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,605,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$350,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $227,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Sold $1,605,000 +14.8% $949 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $1,398,000 -12.9% $826 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Off Market $1,605,000 -- --
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
2025 $18,085 $1,300,500 $714,000 $586,500
2024 $6,355 $354,084 $124,408 $229,676
2023 $6,188 $347,143 $121,969 $225,174
2022 $5,900 $340,336 $119,577 $220,759
2021 $5,807 $333,663 $117,233 $216,430
2020 $5,714 $330,242 $116,031 $214,211
2019 $5,437 $323,767 $113,756 $210,011
2018 $5,379 $317,420 $111,526 $205,894
2017 $5,197 $311,196 $109,339 $201,857
2016 $5,009 $305,096 $107,196 $197,900
2015 $4,792 $300,512 $105,585 $194,927
2014 $4,576 $294,626 $103,517 $191,109
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Troy Luchessi

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Troy Luchessi

    Compass

    (415) 758-6800

    3 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Troy Luchessi
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  • Caroline Peel

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Caroline Peel

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (949) 207-3101

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Caroline Peel
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Jennie Hooker

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 675-1263

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Jennie Hooker
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325071594

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 010-241-15

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Sun Valley

1943 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA

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