31 Martens Blvd San Rafael, CA 94901
Picnic Valley NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,877/month
Total Views
67,481
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,316
Sq Ft
$874
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Downtown View
- 0.34 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Terra Linda High School Rated A-
- Craftsman Architecture
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
Welcome home to incredible views and a private driveway up through the property that leads you to this enchanting, beautiful, well-maintained home featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,316 square feet of living space including a kitchen, living room, dining room, pantry, laundry room covered patio and decks, garage and storage below. This home was built in 1915 and is located on a 14,845 square foot lot (includes 27 Martens Blvd-APN: 012-194-28) w/a large and private flat backyard perched in the hills minutes away from and above downtown San Rafael w/nearly panoramic views of the surrounding area and city lights. Unload your belongings from your vehicle into the home without stairs! Features: smooth wall texture, refinished hardwood floors, replaced baseboards, interior/exterior re-painted, some dual pane windows/coverings, interior doors/hardware, shelves in bedroom closet and pantry, upgraded light fixtures, electrical outlets and covers, furnace and water heater, hose bibs and sewer lateral. Enjoy the beautiful and natural landscaping w/solar drip irrigation timers and Lavendar, Oregano, Fennel, thyme and blueberries. Trees: Plumb, Avocado, Cherry, Citrus, Pomegranate, Fig, Walnut, Olive. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, parks, schools, trails and freeway access.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,992
Year Built
- Built in 1915 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.34 Acre Lot
- Landscaped
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Property Views
- Downtown
- Ridge
- Mountain
- Hills
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 1,316 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Tile Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Central Heating
- Natural Gas Connected
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 012-194-27
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $8,992 | $595,671 | $451,756 | $143,915 |
| 2024 | $8,992 | $583,995 | $442,901 | $141,094 |
| 2023 | $8,799 | $572,545 | $434,218 | $138,327 |
| 2022 | $8,347 | $561,322 | $425,706 | $135,616 |
| 2021 | $8,215 | $550,320 | $417,362 | $132,958 |
| 2020 | $8,109 | $544,680 | $413,085 | $131,595 |
| 2019 | $7,825 | $534,001 | $404,986 | $129,015 |
| 2018 | $7,744 | $523,534 | $397,048 | $126,486 |
| 2017 | $7,462 | $513,270 | $389,264 | $124,006 |
| 2016 | $7,203 | $503,210 | $381,634 | $121,576 |
| 2015 | $6,886 | $495,655 | $375,904 | $119,751 |
| 2014 | $6,590 | $485,950 | $368,544 | $117,406 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2025 04/24/25 | For Sale | $1,150,000 | -- | $874 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $461,500 | First American Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $584,100 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Multiple | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $639,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $540,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Pacific Coast Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Pacific Coast Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $411,500 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $418,508 | FHA | |
| Closed | $422,567 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $511,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $95,850 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $75,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)
MLS Number: 325035614
APN: 012-194-27
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