Active under contract

Price cut: $50K (9/3)

$999,000

38 Bret Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901

3beds

2,240sqft

$7,116/mo

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Duplex

Built in 1948

-- sqft lot

$972,700 Zestimate^®

$446/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Comfortable living spaces

Rare opportunity to own two homes on one lot in a convenient and versatile setting. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with comfortable living spaces, while the detached ADU offers its own kitchen and bathroom, ideal for guests, extended family, rental income, or a private home office setup. Whether you're looking for multi-generational living, an investment opportunity, or added flexibility, 38 Bret Avenue offers a unique layout with endless potential. Enjoy the ability to live in one home and rent the other, host long-term guests with ease, or create the perfect work-from-home retreat. A special property with options that are hard to find.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Heating

Central, Wall Furnace

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Washer/Dryer

Features

Unit 1 - Beds: 3, Baths: 6, Square Footage: 5520 | Unit 2 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 2244 | Unit 3 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 2244 | Unit 4 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 2244

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,240
Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: On Street, Uncovered
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One

Lot

Size: 6,499 Square Feet
Features: None

Details

Parcel number: 01315117
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: Duplex

Condition

Year built: 1948

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Water District

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: San Rafael

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $446/sqft
Tax assessed value: $649,271
Date on market: 7/29/2026

Estimated market value

$972,700

$924,000 - $1.02M

$4,471/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/18/2026	Pending sale	$999,000$446/sqft
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9/3/2026	Price change	$999,000-4.8%$446/sqft
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7/24/2026	Price change	$1,049,000-4.5%$468/sqft
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7/9/2026	Price change	$1,099,000-8%$491/sqft
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6/16/2026	Price change	$1,195,000-6.3%$533/sqft
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5/26/2026	Listed for sale	$1,275,000+880.8%$569/sqft
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3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
2/10/2020	Listing removed	$3,400$2/sqft
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2/5/2020	Listed for rent	$3,400$2/sqft
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3/13/2000	Sold	$130,000$58/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$649,271 +17.4%
2025	$9,115 +5.5%	$553,208 +2%
2024	$8,640 +2.2%	$542,363 +2%
2023	$8,451 +5.3%	$531,729 +2%
2022	$8,024 +1.6%	$521,305 +2%
2021	$7,898 +1.3%	$511,085 +1%
2020	$7,795 +4.5%	$505,847 +2%
2019	$7,460 +1%	$495,929 +2%
2018	$7,383 +3.7%	$486,207 +2%
2017	$7,118 +3.6%	$476,675 +2%
2016	$6,871 +4.6%	$467,330 +1.5%
2015	$6,570 +4.5%	$460,312 +2%
2014	$6,288	$451,295 +0.5%
2013	--	$449,258 +2%
2012	--	$440,451 +2%
2011	--	$431,815 +0.8%
2010	--	$428,589 -0.2%
2009	--	$429,608 +2%
2008	--	$421,185 +2%
2007	--	$412,927 +2%
2006	--	$404,833 +2%
2005	--	$396,897 +2%
2004	--	$389,116 +1.9%
2003	--	$381,984 +2%
2002	--	$374,498 +2%
2001	--	$367,155