Welcome to The Treehouse,'' a rare and enchanting retreat nestled among the trees in San Rafael. Affectionately named for its cozy, elevated feel, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 972 square feet of warm, inviting living space in a setting that feels both peaceful and inspiring. Perched to capture beautiful views over San Rafael, San Pablo Bay, and the surrounding hills, the home's elevated vantage point is truly one of its standout features. Expansive windows fill the interior with natural light while framing picturesque outlooks, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors and enhancing the home's magical, treetop ambiance. The grounds are equally captivating, featuring terraced gardens with Zinfandel vines, an ornamental garden, and graceful dogwood trees, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and curated outdoor space. Surrounded by lush landscape, The Treehouse'' offers a serene indoor-outdoor lifestylewhere mornings begin with coffee above the canopy and evenings are spent enjoying sunset skies and twinkling city lights. Rich in charm, privacy, and character, this is more than a homeit's a retreat with unforgettable views and a truly unique sense of place. Additional highlights include a detached two-car garage and in-home washer and dryer, providing everyday convenience to complement this one-of-a-kind setting.
Pending
$1,050,000
135 Martens Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901
2beds
972sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
5,950 Square Feet Lot
$1,068,000 Zestimate®
$1,080/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 51 days |
- 96 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pat Kelly DRE #01472625 707-321-6575,
Berkshire Hathaway 415-329-6788,
Martin Sanz DRE #01357331 415-259-9565,
Berkshire Hathaway
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326025120
Originating MLS: Marin County
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen/Family Combo
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Metal
Interior area
- Total structure area: 972
- Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Downtown, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 5,950 Square Feet
- Features: Garden, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 01219419
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,080/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $329,298
- Annual tax amount: $6,107
- Date on market: 5/10/2026
Estimated market value
$1,068,000
$983,000 - $1.15M
$3,963/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$1,080/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,107 +5% | $329,298 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,816 +2.9% | $322,843 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,653 +4.8% | $316,513 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,394 +1.6% | $310,308 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,309 +1.8% | $304,224 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,217 +3.9% | $301,105 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,020 +1.1% | $295,202 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,963 +3.5% | $289,415 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,797 +3.8% | $283,740 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,619 +4.5% | $278,178 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,419 +4.8% | $274,000 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,215 | $268,634 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $267,421 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $262,178 +10.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $237,031 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $235,261 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $235,820 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $231,197 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $226,664 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $222,220 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $217,863 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $213,593 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $209,679 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $205,568 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $201,539 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Picnic Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Laurel Dell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- California
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- Picnic Valley
- 135 Martens Boulevard




