$1,997,000
OPEN SAT 10:30AM - 1PM

217 Locust Ave San Rafael, CA 94901

Dominican Neighborhood

Estimated payment $10,908/month

Total Views 872
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,370 Sq Ft
$843 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Private Lot

About This Home

Midcentury vernacular meets Modern Retreat in Dominican. Custom designed and built with highest craftsmanship with the finest materials available in 1951. Additional upgrades and rooms added in 1975 which received award winning recognition. Never before on market! Being sold by original family after being lovingly restored. Spectacular spatial arrangement with private yards, pool, gardens, upper orchard patio with abundant fruit trees. This is a must see!

Listing Agent

James Murray

Marin Realty Group License #01375519 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Co-Listing Agent

chris cliff

Compass Commercial License #00852965

Open House Schedule

  • Saturday, May 31, 2025
    10:30 am to 1:00 pm
    5/31/2025 10:30:00 AM +00:00
    5/31/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    Midcentury Modern vernacular meets garden retreat! Beautifully remodelled and updated home, ready for move in by a growing family or a couple desiring to downsize. Generally on one level, a fourth bedroom can be an excellent office area or a content creation room. Originally built on an orange orchard, there are tree vistas, an abundant orchard of fruit trees and privacy from all three patios that surround the house. Filled with light and a graceful flow to the layout and design. An award winning remodel.
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  • Sunday, June 01, 2025
    1:00 to 4:00 pm
    6/1/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    6/1/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00
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  • Saturday, June 07, 2025
    10:30 am to 1:00 pm
    6/7/2025 10:30:00 AM +00:00
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  • Sunday, June 08, 2025
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,720

Year Built

  • Built in 1951 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,370 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Awning
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Grab Bars
  • Solar Power System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 015-081-49

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,720

Year Built

Built in 1951 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Central San Rafael exit to Grand Ave. Rt. on Locust Ave. Left side, blue mailbox.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1791
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self/Cont Clean Oven
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Dining/Living Combo, Skylight(s)
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), View
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 2370.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: View
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Closet, Quartz Counter, Skylight(s), Synthetic Counter
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom 2+
  • Lower Level: Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Partial Bath(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Glass, Shingle Siding, Stone, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler Front, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Fenced, Gunite Construction, Pool Sweep, Solar Heat
  • View: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, DSL Available, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Meter on Site, Public, Water District
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 015-081-49
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7800.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1951

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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
2024 $3,720 $182,658 $57,676 $124,982
2023 $3,590 $179,078 $56,546 $122,532
2022 $3,443 $175,566 $55,437 $120,129
2021 $3,047 $172,124 $54,350 $117,774
2020 $3,305 $170,360 $53,793 $116,567
2019 $2,992 $167,020 $52,738 $114,282
2018 $3,471 $163,745 $51,704 $112,041
2017 $3,367 $160,536 $50,691 $109,845
2016 $3,233 $157,388 $49,697 $107,691
2015 $3,095 $155,025 $48,951 $106,074
2014 $2,941 $151,974 $47,985 $103,989
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $1,997,000 -- $843 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Gift Deed -- None Available
Gift Deed -- None Available
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 325049305

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APN: 015-081-49

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Dominican

217 Locust Ave, San Rafael, CA

This home is located at 217 Locust Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 and is currently priced at $1,997,000, approximately $842 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 217 Locust Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Coleman Elementary School, James B. Davidson Middle School, and San Rafael High School.

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