For sale

$1,398,000

1256 Rainier Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044

3beds

1,300sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1973

5,500 Square Feet Lot

$1,380,000 Zestimate^®

$1,075/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Located just 3 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the desirable Park Pacifica sunbelt, this single-level home sits near the base of the Sweeney Ridge mountainside, surrounded by scenic trails and natural open space. The neighborhood offers a peaceful coastside setting with convenient access to hiking and beaches. Inside, the home has been well maintained and thoughtfully updated, featuring engineered wood flooring, dual-pane windows, an updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and refreshed tile bathrooms. Recent improvements include a skylight at the entry, new front door, recessed lighting, dishwasher, bathroom fans, a custom closet system in the middle bedroom, clothes washer, sprinkler system, and Nest thermostat. Sliding glass doors open to a private backyard patio, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow and additional space for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy an easy, scenic coastal commute to San Francisco and the Peninsula.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom

Features: PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus

Bathroom

Features: Granite, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, Tile, UpdatedBaths

Dining room

Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen

Family room

Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Kitchen

Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Oven/Range
Laundry: In Garage

Features

Flooring: Laminate, Other, Tile

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,300
Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, On Street
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Exterior features: Fenced

Lot

Size: 5,500 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 022393110
Zoning: R10006
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1973

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Pacifica

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,075/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,453,500
Annual tax amount: $19,161
Date on market: 6/15/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

Estimated market value

$1,380,000

$1.31M - $1.45M

$4,796/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/15/2026	Listed for sale	$1,398,000-1.9%$1,075/sqft
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8/3/2023	Sold	$1,425,000+14.2%$1,096/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81934657 Report a problem
7/13/2023	Pending sale	$1,248,000$960/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81934657 Report a problem
7/12/2023	Listed for sale	$1,248,000+131.1%$960/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81934657 Report a problem
10/30/2003	Sold	$540,000+17.4%$415/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/13/2000	Sold	$460,000$354/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$19,161 +5.1%	$1,453,500 +2%
2024	$18,239 +77%	$1,425,000 +82.4%
2023	$10,302 +4.5%	$781,344 +2%
2022	$9,854 +2.7%	$766,026 +2%
2021	$9,597 -7.7%	$751,008 +1%
2020	$10,401 +2.5%	$743,308 +2%
2019	$10,143 +4.3%	$728,734 +2%
2018	$9,721 +0.2%	$714,448 +2%
2017	$9,698 +10.1%	$700,442 +2%
2016	$8,808 +9.5%	$686,710 +1.5%
2015	$8,043 -3.9%	$676,396 +8%
2014	$8,370	$626,304 +0.5%
2013	--	$623,474 +2%
2012	--	$611,250
2011	--	$611,250 +2.8%
2010	--	$594,788 -0.2%
2009	--	$596,202 +2%
2008	--	$584,512 +2%
2007	--	$573,052 +2%
2006	--	$561,816
2005	--	$561,816 +4%
2004	--	$540,000 +12.8%
2003	--	$478,584 +2%
2002	--	$469,200 +2%
2001	--	$460,000 +154.7%
2000	--	$180,590

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 94044

Getting around

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

3 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Ortega Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
7/10
Vallemar Elementary School
Grades: K-8Distance: 1.8 mi
8/10
Terra Nova High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: OrtegaElementary_1
Middle: IngridBLacyMiddle
High: TerraNovaHigh
District: Pacifica

Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.