$1,275,000

38 Bret Ave San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated payment $7,667/month

Total Views 5,010
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
$568 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Butcher Block Countertops
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Patio

About This Home

Rare opportunity to own two homes on one lot in a convenient and versatile setting. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with comfortable living spaces, while the detached ADU offers its own kitchen and bathroom, ideal for guests, extended family, rental income, or a private home office setup. Whether you're looking for multi-generational living, an investment opportunity, or added flexibility, 38 Bret Avenue offers a unique layout with endless potential. Enjoy the ability to live in one home and rent the other, host long-term guests with ease, or create the perfect work-from-home retreat. A special property with options that are hard to find.

Listing Agent

Alexandra Bondanza

Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat License #02137227 Listed on: 05/26/2026

Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat

Co-Listing Agent

Joe Bondanza

Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat License #00910574

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,499 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Living

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Butcher Block Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

6,499 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1492
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 7A876
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 7A876
  • Directions: Follow US-101 S to Francisco Blvd W in San Rafael. Take exit 451A for Francisco Blvd toward Andersen Drive from US-101 S. Take Andersen Dr to left on Du Bois. Right on Bret Ave.
  • Power Production Type: None
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6499
  • Land Lease: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1948

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $9,115 $553,208 $251,551 $301,657
2024 $8,640 $542,363 $246,619 $295,744
2023 $8,451 $531,729 $241,784 $289,945
2022 $8,024 $521,305 $237,044 $284,261
2021 $7,898 $511,085 $232,397 $278,688
2020 $7,795 $505,847 $230,015 $275,832
2019 $7,460 $495,929 $225,505 $270,424
2018 $7,383 $486,207 $221,084 $265,123
2017 $7,118 $476,675 $216,750 $259,925
2016 $6,871 $467,330 $212,501 $254,829
2015 $6,570 $460,312 $209,310 $251,002
2014 $6,288 $451,295 $205,209 $246,086
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/26/2026 05/26/26 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $568 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $130,000 Fidelity National Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $260,000 Stand Alone First
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MLS Number: 326045515

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APN: 013-151-17

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

38 Bret Ave, San Rafael, CA

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