Charming Spanish-style home in San Rafael's coveted Forbes/Sun Valley neighborhood. This 3BD/1.5BA residence blends historic character with modern updates, featuring archways, original hardwood floors, and solid wood doors. Light-filled living spaces include a spacious great room with fireplace and an updated kitchen with direct access to the backyard and basement-level garage with ample storage. Situated on a level, 10,000 sq/ft lot with room to garden, expand, or add an ADU. Close to downtown shops, dining, Thursday Farmer's Market, Sun Valley Market, and parks. Near Marin Academy, Sun Valley Elementary, and easy freeway access.
Closed
$1,605,000
1943 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
3beds
1,692sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
10,101 Square Feet Lot
$1,828,500 Zestimate®
$949/sqft
$5,433 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,828,500
$1.63M - $2.05M
$5,433/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$5,433/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$5,433/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$10,107/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$10,107/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Spanish-style homeHistoric characterModern updatesLight-filled living spacesOriginal hardwood floorsSpacious great roomSolid wood doors
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Troy Luchessi DRE #01322760 415-902-8769,
Compass 415-805-2900
Bought with:
Caroline Peel, DRE #01984215
Engel & Volkers Mill Valley
Jennie M Hooker, DRE #02147976
Engel & Volkers Mill Valley
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325071594
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Plumbed, Range Hood
- Laundry: Hookups Only, In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,692
- Total interior livable area: 1,692 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Covered, Enclosed, Inside Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 10,101 Square Feet
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R
Details
- Parcel number: 01024115
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Spanish Tile,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $949/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,300,500
- Annual tax amount: $18,085
- Date on market: 8/11/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2025 | Sold | $1,605,000+14.8%$949/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #325071594 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $1,398,000$826/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #325071594 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,398,000+299.4%$826/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #325071594 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/1998 | Sold | $350,000$207/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,085 +184.6% | $1,300,500 +267.3% |
| 2024 | $6,355 +2.7% | $354,084 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,188 +4.9% | $347,143 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,900 +1.6% | $340,336 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,807 +1.6% | $333,663 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,714 +5.1% | $330,242 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,437 +1.1% | $323,767 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,379 +3.5% | $317,420 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,197 +3.8% | $311,196 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,009 +4.5% | $305,096 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,792 +4.7% | $300,512 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,576 | $294,626 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $293,297 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $287,547 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $281,910 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $279,804 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $280,470 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $274,971 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $269,580 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $264,295 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $259,114 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $254,034 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $249,380 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $244,491 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $239,698 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sun Valley
Nearby homes
- $2,528,1004 bd4 ba2.8k sqft1945 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901Off Market
- $1,069,2002 bd2 ba1.7k sqft1939 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901Off Market
- $1,719,5003 bd2 ba1.9k sqft1951 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901Off Market
- $1,714,7003 bd2 ba1.5k sqft1931 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901Off Market
- $1,235,3002 bd2 ba1.6k sqft1953 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901Off Market
- $1,719,6003 bd3 ba2.4k sqft46 Scenic Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901Off Market
- $964,000-- bd-- ba-- sqft1927 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901Sold
- $1,098,6003 bd1 ba1.1k sqft50 Scenic Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sun Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Terra Linda High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,828,500
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,828,500
- California
- Marin County
- San Rafael
- 94901
- Sun Valley
- 1943 5th Avenue
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other San Rafael Topics
