Extensively remodeled 3 bed, 2 ba home in San Rafael's Bret Harte offers modern style, comfort, and exceptional craftsmanship. You're welcomed by stunning landscaping and a spacious front porch with IPE decking and designer lighting. Step inside to an open-concept living/dining area featuring gorgeous real HW floors, wainscoting, and recessed lighting. The kitchen boasts 2 soaring skylights, a 36'' six-burner range with custom shiplap hood, quartz counters, a reverse osmosis water filtration system and a sleek glass-front LG French door fridge. Just off the kitchen, the sun-drenched backyard awaits with a large custom deck and fully landscaped yard with irrigation throughout. A natural lawn surrounded by mature Laurel trees creates a private retreat. The home's 3 spacious bedrooms include a stunning primary suite, newly completed in 2025, with a soaring shiplap ceiling, French doors to the back deck and 2 walk-in closets. The spa-like bathroom features designer tile, a walk-in shower with glass door, dual sinks, heated floors, and a private toilet room. With every surface and system replaced in recent years, this home blends modern upgrades with timeless charm, ready to impress at every turn. Other features include A/C, insulation throughout, 2024 roof, & sewer lateral compliant.
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$1,450,000
45 Harte Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
3beds
1,366sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
5,201 Square Feet Lot
$1,524,500 Zestimate®
$1,061/sqft
$4,882 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,524,500
$1.37M - $1.69M
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Sun-drenched backyardFully landscaped yardStunning landscapingSpa-like bathroomSoaring skylightsStunning primary suiteHeated floors
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Listed by:
Matt Francis DRE #01424064 415-728-1641,
Vanguard Properties 415-755-1000
Bought with:
Alisa Wynd, DRE #01342726
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325082248
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ground Floor, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet 2+
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Dual Flush Toilet, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Multiple Shower Heads, Quartz, Radiant Heat, Skylight/Solar Tube, Tile
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Flush Toilet, Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s), Quartz, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo, Skylight(s)
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Combo, Quartz Counter
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Ground Floor, Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Full, Low Emissivity Windows, Skylight(s), Window Coverings, Screens
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,366
- Total interior livable area: 1,366 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck
- Fencing: Full,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5,201 Square Feet
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Landscaped, Landscape Front, Private, Shape Regular, Street Lights, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 01319420
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Contemporary,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Ceiling Insulation, Concrete, Floor Insulation, Shingle Siding, Wall Insulation, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Water District
- Utilities for property: Public, Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Insulation, Water Heater
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Suppression System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bret Harte
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,061/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $910,235
- Annual tax amount: $13,297
- Date on market: 9/16/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $1,450,000+3.6%$1,061/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$1,024/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+179.8%$1,024/sqft |
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| 9/25/2015 | Sold | $500,000-8.9%$366/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2015 | Listing removed | $549,000$402/sqft |
Source: Eric Gelman Bradley Real Estate #21505120 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2015 | Price change | $549,000-17.4%$402/sqft |
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| 4/11/2015 | Price change | $665,000+33.3%$487/sqft |
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| 3/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $499,000-20.7%$365/sqft |
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| 10/6/2006 | Sold | $629,000$460/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,297 +8.9% | $910,235 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $12,205 +11.9% | $845,134 +14.2% |
| 2023 | $10,909 +5.6% | $740,330 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,329 +1.6% | $725,814 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,166 +3.1% | $711,584 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $9,864 +3.2% | $688,291 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,562 +1% | $674,798 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,466 +4.7% | $661,572 +3% |
| 2017 | $9,045 +3.5% | $642,600 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,739 +10.8% | $630,000 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $7,886 +8.6% | $585,556 +7% |
| 2014 | $7,260 | $547,250 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $497,501 +5% |
| 2012 | -- | $473,812 -5% |
| 2011 | -- | $498,750 |
| 2010 | -- | $498,750 -5% |
| 2009 | -- | $525,000 -18.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $641,580 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $629,000 +257.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $175,858 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $172,411 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $169,031 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $165,934 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $162,681 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $159,492 |
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Neighborhood: Bret Harte
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