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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Price cut: $50K (7/24)
$1,049,000
38 Bret Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
3beds
2,240sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$7,196/mo
Duplex
Built in 1948
-- sqft lot
$1,046,900 Zestimate®
$468/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable living spaces
- 13 days |
- 1,053 |
- 64 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alexandra Bondanza DRE #02137227 415-446-8292,
Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat 415-456-1200,
Joe Bondanza DRE #00910574 415-246-5549,
Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326064828
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & 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: $468/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $553,208
- Annual tax amount: $9,115
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
Estimated market value
$1,046,900
$995,000 - $1.10M
$6,736/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Neighborhood: Bret Harte
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Laurel Dell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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