Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in San Rafael's West End, this fully detached, light-filled home with separate office/studio perfectly captures the essence of indoor-outdoor living. Private gates welcome you into an enclosed front yard featuring a faux-grass lawn and a sandy gravel patio designed for effortless relaxation. Inside, the upper level shines with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a skylight. The open-concept living/dining area boasts a fireplace and a kitchen anchored by slab countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in banquette while French doors sweep open to a view-swept porch with stunning outlooks of Mt. Tamalpais. On this same level, the primary bedroom features a sliding glass door that leads to a beautifully landscaped, irrigated backyard oasis with mature plantings and an additional al fresco dining area. A second bright bedroom and an updated full bathroom with skylight complete the main floor. Downstairs, the flexible lower level offers a third bedroom with a fireplace, second full bath, laundry room, and direct garage access. Perched above the main house on a 5,000-sqft lot, sits a detached studio. Equipped with AC, private deck, and its own Mt. Tam views, this versatile space is ideal for a quiet home office, personal gym, or creative art studio. Perfectly positioned near top-rated schools, world-class trails, and easy commuter routes, this property offers effortless access to the vibrant downtowns of both San Rafael and San Anselmo the ultimate blend of peaceful neighborhood charm and unmatched convenience.
For sale
$1,595,000
247 Santa Margarita Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
3beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
5,001 Square Feet Lot
$1,560,100 Zestimate®
$997/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private gatesEnclosed front yardPicturesque tree-lined streetFlexible lower levelFaux-grass lawnPrivate deckMature plantings
- 11 days |
- 1,894 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Aimee E. Labagh DRE #02034457 415-370-4565,
Compass 415-738-7000
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 326069588
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Other, Studio, Storage, Possible Guest, Office, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Features: Window, Tub w/Shower Over, Tile, Skylight/Solar Tube, Shower Stall(s)
Dining room
- Features: Space in Kitchen
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Slab Counter, Skylight(s), Pantry Cabinet, Breakfast Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Great Room, Deck Attached
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Central
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range Hood, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Gas Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Screens, Window Coverings, Skylight(s), Dual Pane Partial
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Other, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Upslope, Driveway, Private, Inside Entrance, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Unit Above
- Patio & porch: Uncovered Patio, Uncovered Deck, Covered
- Fencing: Wood,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mt Tamalpais, Hills
Lot
- Size: 5,001 Square Feet
- Features: Landscape Front, Landscaped, Grass Artificial, Curb(s), Auto Sprinkler F&R
- Topography: Upslope
Details
- Parcel number: 01025214
- Zoning description: Unknown
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $997/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,472,750
- Price range: $1.6M - $1.6M
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,560,100
$1.48M - $1.64M
$5,447/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+25.6%$997/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #326069588 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2018 | Sold | $1,270,000+8.1%$794/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #21813475 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2018 | Pending sale | $1,175,000$734/sqft |
Source: Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty #21813475 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000+29.1%$734/sqft |
Source: Golden Gate Sotheby's #21813475 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2015 | Sold | $910,000+13.9%$569/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $799,000+19.3%$499/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International #21505478 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2009 | Sold | $670,000-15%$419/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2008 | Sold | $788,000$493/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,472,750 +2% |
| 2025 | $19,667 +3.3% | $1,443,880 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,033 +1.5% | $1,415,569 +2% |
| 2023 | $18,745 +6% | $1,387,815 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,683 +1.2% | $1,360,608 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,482 +0.9% | $1,333,934 +1% |
| 2020 | $17,334 +2.9% | $1,320,267 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,841 +25.7% | $1,294,380 +30.4% |
| 2018 | $13,395 +4% | $992,408 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,880 +3.4% | $972,950 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,457 +32% | $953,877 +32.9% |
| 2015 | $9,437 +5% | $717,877 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $8,988 | $698,398 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $634,908 +5% |
| 2012 | -- | $604,675 -5% |
| 2011 | -- | $636,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $636,500 -16.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $762,420 +254.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $214,942 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $210,728 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $206,596 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $202,546 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $198,575 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $194,937 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $191,116 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $187,369 |
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Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sun Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Terra Linda High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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