Charming side-by-side duplex located in the highly sought-after West End neighborhood of San Rafael close to downtown San Rafael. Both turnkey units showcase beautiful vintage details, including hardwood floors and dual-pane windows. The larger unit features a 1 bedroom and 1 bath, plus a versatile loft/second bedroom with a private deck. It also offers a spacious eat-in kitchen that overlooks the spacious, sunlit patio and garden. The second, inviting one level unit includes 1 bedroom and 1 updated bath, a generously sized living room with a fireplace and wainscoting, and an updated kitchen. Set on a generous quarter-acre lot extending to Dunand Avenue, the property also includes ample parking with a carport and two additional spaces, shared laundry, a large basement storage area, and separate meters. Ideally located just minutes from miracle mile and the vibrant downtown area of San Rafael, with its shops, restaurants, entertainment and public transportation. A rare opportunity for investors and owner users alike!
Active under contract
Price cut: $100.5K (4/22)
$899,000
251 W End Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
2beds
1,234sqft
Duplex
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$729/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming side-by-side duplexBeautiful vintage detailsSpacious eat-in kitchenInviting one level unitHardwood floorsUpdated kitchenDual-pane windows
- 97 days |
- 1,351 |
- 78 |
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Listed by:
Falla Associates DRE #01255172,
Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat 415-456-1200
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326024704
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Unit 1 - Beds: 2, Baths: 2, Square Footage: 1200 | Unit 2 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 1234 | Unit 3 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 1234 | Unit 4 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 1234
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,234
- Total interior livable area: 1,234 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, Covered, Off Street
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,One
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 01203117
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $729/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,008,140
- Annual tax amount: $15,657
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$729/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $899,000-10.1%$729/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,500$810/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Listing removed | $2,900$2/sqft |
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| 2/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,900$2/sqft |
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| 7/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,900$2/sqft |
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| 6/27/2024 | Listing removed | $999,500$810/sqft |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $999,500+5.2%$810/sqft |
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| 7/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/19/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900+38.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/10/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,100-25%$2/sqft |
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| 6/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/17/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,800$2/sqft |
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| 6/14/2022 | Sold | $950,000+5.7%$770/sqft |
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| 5/12/2022 | Pending sale | $899,000$729/sqft |
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| 5/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $899,000+216.5%$729/sqft |
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| 6/3/1998 | Sold | $284,000$230/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,657 +3.6% | $1,008,140 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,112 +2.3% | $988,380 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,770 +5.4% | $969,000 +117.7% |
| 2022 | $14,014 +74.9% | $445,050 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,014 +1.3% | $436,324 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,915 +3.4% | $431,852 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,655 +0.9% | $423,386 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,586 +3.2% | $415,086 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,353 +3.5% | $406,947 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,104 +4.5% | $398,970 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,799 +5% | $392,977 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,477 | $385,281 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $383,542 +6.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $361,022 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $353,946 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $351,301 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $352,137 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $345,233 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $338,464 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $331,830 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $325,324 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $318,945 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $313,100 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $306,963 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $300,945 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sun Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Rafael City Schools
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