Fantastic Price for this charming house sequestered in the peaceful Sun Valley neighborhood, just down the street from Sun Valley Park, and a few blocks to Andy's Market, SV School, and miles of open space trails. Lush lawn surrounded by beautiful, mature landscaping welcome you to this charming home situated on a slight knoll to create a sense of privacy. Sunlight floods the living room through the custom bay window adding to the cheerful atmosphere with classic wood floors, freshly painted white walls, and a fireplace with tastefully designed insert. Two spacious bedrooms enjoy views to the private backyard - one has sliding doors to easily connect to the lovely lounging or dining deck accented by colorful flowers and peaceful shade trees. The open floor plan connecting kitchen to dining room and living room invite the perfect space for entertaining. Ample parking, updated windows and a flagstone path leading to the front door. Car-stopping curb appeal and a serene back yard accentuate this gem of an offering in Sun Valley which is known for a sense of community, excellent weather, easy access to all the restaurants, shops, and movie theater in downtown San Rafael. Welcome home!
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Price cut: $37K (6/4)
$998,000
234 Solano Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
2beds
854sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
4,678 Square Feet Lot
$975,300 Zestimate®
$1,169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated windowsClassic wood floorsCar-stopping curb appealTwo spacious bedroomsCustom bay window
- 31 days |
- 1,810 |
- 81 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Gridley DRE #01077981 415-531-3622,
Coldwell Banker Realty 415-721-1005
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326041375
Originating MLS: Marin County
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 854
- Total interior livable area: 854 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,678 Square Feet
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Manual Sprinkler Front
Details
- Parcel number: 01006222
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SUN VALLEY
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $750,494
- Annual tax amount: $11,239
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
Estimated market value
$975,300
$927,000 - $1.02M
$3,719/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $998,000-3.6%$1,169/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,035,000+101.6%$1,212/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/3/2001 | Sold | $513,500+78.6%$601/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1997 | Sold | $287,501$337/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,239 +3.5% | $750,494 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,863 +2% | $735,780 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,654 +5.6% | $721,356 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,089 +1.6% | $707,215 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,930 +1.2% | $693,348 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,817 +2.9% | $686,240 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,538 +1% | $672,786 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,442 +3.9% | $659,597 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,092 +3.5% | $646,666 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,785 +31.6% | $633,990 +35% |
| 2015 | $6,674 +8.5% | $469,622 +7% |
| 2014 | $6,152 | $438,900 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $399,000 +5% |
| 2012 | -- | $380,000 -35.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $585,814 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $581,441 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $582,825 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $571,399 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $560,197 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $549,214 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $538,445 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $527,891 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $518,218 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $508,056 +70.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $298,296 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Sun Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sun Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Terra Linda High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- California
- Marin County
- San Rafael
- 94901
- Sun Valley
- 234 Solano Street



