NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Alpine St San Rafael, CA 94901

Sun Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,240,000 - $1,418,214

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,158 Sq Ft
$1,162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2022

Last sale price $1,325,000 $1,144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,563/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Cottage
  • Sun Valley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • 4-minute walk to Sun Valley Park

About This Home

As of October 2022

Enjoy easy indoor/outdoor living in this updated one level 2 BD/2 BA charmer PLUS large detached office/playroom in the beloved Sun Valley neighborhood! Fantastic remodeled light and bright eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, SS appliances and built-ins overlooks the entertaining deck and large private landscaped backyard with grassy level lawn perfect for cornhole or croquet, shade structure, firepit area, raised planters and mature trees. Spacious primary BD suite with built-ins and French doors that open to the deck. Large living room. Family room with built ins ideal for movie nights. Freshly painted inside and out, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, newly updated baths, new landscaping and lighting and interior laundry. Plenty of parking and storage. Close to award-winning Sun Valley Elementary School, Andy's Market, parks, world-class hiking and biking trails and San Rafael's bustling West End with shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, Pond Farm Brew Co and Johnny Doughnuts.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caroline Nelson

Compass License #01405267 Listed on: 09/27/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Narodny Team

Alamere Real Estate License #01942938

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,229

Year Built

  • Built in 1943 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,678 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,158 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Synthetic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Pergola
  • Front Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-062-06

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,229

Year Built

Built in 1943 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: HSL1
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Fifth Avenue to California Street to Alpine.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1074
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ground Floor, Outside Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Dining/Living Combo
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1144.21
  • Square Footage: 1158.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet, Pantry Closet, Synthetic Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Converted Garage, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • OtherStructures: Pergola
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: San Rafael City Schools

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010-062-06
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4678.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1943

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Rafael City Schools
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2025
Sold by
Wiener Brett Charles and Melone Sophia Talbot
Bought by
Brett Wiener And Sophia Melone Living Trust and Wiener
Current Estimated Value
$1,345,804

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2022
Closed on
Oct 10, 2022
Sold by
Zemke David and Zemke Laura
Bought by
Melone Sophia Talbot and Wiener Brett Charles
Seller's Agent
Caroline Nelson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Narodny Team
Alamere Real Estate
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
6%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,060,000
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2005
Sold by
Martin Laurie
Bought by
Zemke David and Riordan Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$542,912
Interest Rate
5.4%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brett Wiener And Sophia Melone Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Melone Sophia Talbot $1,325,000 --
Zemke David $679,000 California Land Title Marin
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Melone Sophia Talbot $1,060,000
Previous Owner Zemke David $542,912
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2022 10/27/22 Sold $1,325,000 +6.0% $1,144 / Sq Ft
10/05/2022 10/05/22 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2022 09/27/22 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $1,079 / 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 $18,229 $1,378,530 $754,290 $624,240
2024 $18,229 $1,351,500 $739,500 $612,000
2023 $17,949 $1,325,000 $725,000 $600,000
2022 $11,965 $872,543 $523,588 $348,955
2021 $11,775 $855,440 $513,325 $342,115
2020 $11,652 $846,672 $508,063 $338,609
2019 $11,304 $830,077 $498,105 $331,972
2018 $11,191 $813,807 $488,342 $325,465
2017 $10,766 $797,856 $478,770 $319,086
2016 $10,047 $750,944 $450,619 $300,325
2015 $9,108 $695,319 $417,240 $278,079
2014 $8,457 $649,831 $389,944 $259,887
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Caroline Nelson

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Caroline Nelson

    Compass

    (415) 672-0849

    3 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Caroline Nelson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Narodny Team

    Alamere Real Estate

    (415) 847-0309

    6 in this area

    179 Total Sales

    Narodny Team
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322087008

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 010-062-06

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Sun Valley

229 Alpine St, San Rafael, CA

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