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  • $1,349,000

    56 Martens Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901

    4beds
    1,801sqft
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    $9,529/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1952
    8,481 Square Feet Lot
    $1,395,600 Zestimate®
    $749/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wood-burning fireplaceNew bedroom carpetsFresh paintDesigner lightingThree bedroomsRelaxing patio and deckLoads of wood cabinetry
    Welcome to Martens Gardens,'' a hidden horticultural paradise on the edge of San Rafael's sought-after Gerstle Park neighborhood. 56 Martens Boulevard may sound like a busy thoroughfare, yet it's anything but. This soft gray-painted mid-century modern home sits on a private, street-to-street lot filled with foliage and fruit trees. The home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, plus a fully permitted studio apartment with its own laundry room - great for rental income, guests or a live-in nanny. The main house kitchen offers all-new stainless appliances and loads of wood cabinetry. The dining area opens to a relaxing patio and deck. The expansive living room features a wood-burning fireplace and a balcony for taking in the views of downtown and the hills. Upgrades include fresh paint, new bedroom carpets, designer lighting and newer electrical panels. The garage and two additional driveway spots are accessible from Ivy Lane - a quiet, country road at the base of the property. Your own private retreat, yet steps from Gerstle and Albert parks, the community center, bocce gardens, Pacifics baseball, Trinity preschool, the Panama Hotel (for humans) and the Tail Haven (for dogs). Don't wait - go directly to 56 Martens Boulevard, where you can own it all!
    40 days
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    Listed by:

    Jane Kaplan DRE #01451424 415-272-0726,

    Holmes Burrell Real Estate 415-446-9444

    Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326071157MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Marin County

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Central, Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Laundry: In Garage, Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,801
      • Total interior livable area: 1,801 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Alley Access, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance
      • Has garage: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 8,481 Square Feet
      • Features: Garden, Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: ADU Bedrooms: 1, ADU Full Bathrooms: 1, ADU Type: ADU Attached
      • Parcel number: 01219303
      • Special conditions: Trust

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • Year built: 1952

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public, Water District
      • Utilities for property: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: San Rafael

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $749/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,289,003
      • Date on market: 8/21/2026

        Estimated market value

        $1,395,600

        $1.33M - $1.47M

        $6,833/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/2/2026Pending sale$1,349,000$749/sqft
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        8/21/2026Listed for sale$1,349,000+7000%$749/sqft
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        6/18/2025Sold$19,000-97.6%$11/sqft
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        1/20/2025Listing removed$4,950$3/sqft
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        12/27/2024Listed for rent$4,950+11.2%$3/sqft
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        11/9/2023Listing removed--
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        10/20/2023Listed for rent$4,450-4.3%$2/sqft
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        10/9/2023Listing removed--
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        9/22/2023Listed for rent$4,650-2.1%$3/sqft
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        9/14/2023Listing removed--
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        7/25/2023Listed for rent$4,750$3/sqft
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        7/14/2022Listing removed--
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        6/21/2022Listed for rent$4,750+11.8%$3/sqft
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        4/17/2019Listing removed$4,250$2/sqft
        Source: Vanguard Properties #21908089 Report a problem
        4/11/2019Listed for rent$4,250+9.7%$2/sqft
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        4/12/2016Listing removed$3,875-2.5%$2/sqft
        Source: Pacific Union International Inc. #21607128 Report a problem
        10/19/2015Listing removed$3,975$2/sqft
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        9/15/2015Price change$3,975-7%$2/sqft
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        9/3/2015Price change$4,275-4.5%$2/sqft
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        8/13/2015Listed for rent$4,475$2/sqft
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        1/27/2006Sold$782,000$434/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $1,289,003 +2%
        2025$18,034 +4.4%$1,263,737 +2%
        2024$17,267 +1.6%$1,238,960 +2%
        2023$16,997 +5.9%$1,214,674 +2%
        2022$16,054 +1.6%$1,190,861 +2%
        2021$15,794 +0.9%$1,167,518 +1%
        2020$15,655 +4%$1,155,550 +2%
        2019$15,051 +1%$1,132,901 +2%
        2018$14,906 +9.7%$1,110,696 +8.4%
        2017$13,589 +7.2%$1,025,000 +5.4%
        2016$12,681 +10.5%$972,378 +8%
        2015$11,479 +8.7%$900,351 -0.3%
        2014$10,563 $902,735 +12%
        2013-- $805,713 +5.7%
        2012-- $762,107 -5%
        2011-- $802,218
        2010-- $802,218 -5%
        2009-- $844,440 -10.3%
        2008-- $941,092 +2%
        2007-- $922,640 +231.2%
        2006-- $278,581 +2%
        2005-- $273,119 +2%
        2004-- $267,766 +1.9%
        2003-- $262,860 +2%
        2002-- $257,707 +2%
        2001-- $252,655
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Picnic Valley

        Getting around

        85 / 100
        Very Walkable
        50 / 100
        Good Transit
        40 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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