Experience your dream home in this stunning residence in the sought-after Dominican neighborhood of San Rafael. Known as the Hydrangea House, this property has 4+ BR & 5 full BA. You'll be captivated by the 1920s charm, w/ a formal foyer, built-in cabinetry & period details. The main floor boasts a newly remodeled kitchen w/ quartz counters, shaker cabinets, & high-end stainless appliances, plus a butler's pantry & cozy bonus room/ofc adjacent to the kitchen. The inviting living room & formal dining room have their own fireplaces. A library w/ 2-story ceilings & windows, a family room (or 5th BR) w/another fireplace, plus a full bath complete this level. The second story, added in 1981 & expanded in 2016, is home to the primary suite, with a spacious bath & a walk-in closet that opens to a balcony. Three additional bedrooms, each w/their own full baths & bonus office room. Outside your backyard, accessible from the kitchen or formal dining room, you'll find a covered patio overlooking the yard & pool. The basement offers endless possibilities, along w/plenty of storage space plus a 2-car garage & A/C.The lush gardens showcase mature plantings that inspired the home's name. Conveniently located in the flats near the Dominican University, the Hydrangea House is truly a unique gem!
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$3,100,000
19 Olive Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
4beds
3,661sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,865 Square Feet Lot
$3,218,100 Zestimate®
$847/sqft
$7,598 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,218,100
$2.86M - $3.60M
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Listed by:
McCarthy + Moe Group DRE #01421997 415-846-9538,
Compass 415-805-2900
Bought with:
Lucia T Annunziata, DRE #02116962
Compass
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325004068
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony, Closet, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Shower Stall(s), Sitting Area, Soaking Tub, Tile, Walk-In Closet(s), Window
Bathroom
- Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
- Level: Main,Upper
Dining room
- Features: Formal Room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen Island, Pantry Closet, Quartz Counter
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Range Hood, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,661
- Total interior livable area: 3,661 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: Fiberglass, Pool Cover
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 6,865 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Landscape Front, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
Details
- Parcel number: 01520105
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Dominican
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $847/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,162,000
- Date on market: 2/24/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $3,100,000-3%$847/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #325004068 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Pending sale | $3,195,000$873/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,195,000+45.2%$873/sqft |
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| 4/11/2017 | Sold | $2,200,000-4.1%$601/sqft |
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| 3/13/2017 | Pending sale | $2,295,000$627/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International Inc. #21623506 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2017 | Price change | $2,295,000-3.6%$627/sqft |
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| 11/17/2016 | Price change | $2,380,000-4.6%$650/sqft |
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| 10/6/2016 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000$682/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $3,162,000 +20.3% |
| 2025 | $40,200 +23.2% | $2,628,661 +2% |
| 2024 | $32,641 +1.3% | $2,577,132 +2% |
| 2023 | $32,234 +9.3% | $2,526,600 +5% |
| 2022 | $29,504 +1.6% | $2,405,986 +2% |
| 2021 | $29,035 +0.5% | $2,358,818 +1% |
| 2020 | $28,902 +3.3% | $2,334,640 +2% |
| 2019 | $27,984 -0.7% | $2,288,880 +2% |
| 2018 | $28,174 +300.2% | $2,244,000 +370.5% |
| 2017 | $7,040 +41.1% | $476,943 +38.2% |
| 2016 | $4,990 +4.5% | $345,051 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,774 +4.7% | $339,868 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,561 | $333,211 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $331,707 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $325,204 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $318,829 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $316,447 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $317,199 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $310,980 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $304,884 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $298,908 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $293,047 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $287,301 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $282,036 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $276,507 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $271,087 |
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Neighborhood: Dominican/Black Canyon
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Coleman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Rafael City Schools
Source: BAREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Marin County
- San Rafael
- 94901
- Dominican/Black Canyon
- 19 Olive Avenue
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