Private boat dock w/access to the San Pablo Bay,Delta,& Pacific Ocean thru the Golden Gate Bridge.Sun-filled,single level living w/indoor-outdoor features,perfect for entertaining many guests at one time.Great,level parking options!Gated yard.The open floor plan offers privacy for guests & the space lends itself to large holiday gatherings.Tastefully decorated w/a traditional,coastal flair,the warm interior colors lend itself to living on the water.Lifestyle is what this property is all about!Outside on the low-maintenance patio enjoy a large jetted spa,covered patio w/remote electronic sunshades,large,circular built-in fire pit,& dock complete w/electrical tower,water,& a swim ladder,perfect for enjoying summertime activities.Nature surrounds this very special location!Across the street is the entrance to a nature path along the marsh & San Pablo Bay.Take your paddle board,kayak, or swim w/the many local animals that gather in the community.Join the San Rafael Yacht Club & take part in all of the local community events in the area.Need storage space?You'll be pleasantly surprised @ the storage in this home,& just wait until you see the open space above the garage!EV charger incl.Waterfront living doesn't get much better than this.Please view photo descriptions & lifestyle video!
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$2,500,000
78 Sea Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
3beds
2,760sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
8,498 Square Feet Lot
$2,623,000 Zestimate®
$906/sqft
$7,928 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,623,000
$2.36M - $2.91M
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Private boat dockPrivacy for guestsLarge holiday gatheringsLow-maintenance patioOpen floor planWarm interior colorsCovered patio
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Listed by:
Candace Nordstrom DRE #01320089 415-302-7404,
Coldwell Banker Realty 415-461-3000,
Lynnette Kling DRE #01318366 415-847-2576,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Faber Real Estate Team, DRE #01913767
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Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325050752
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Storage, Other
Primary bedroom
- Features: Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Window
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Stone
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Stone Counters
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Storage, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,760
- Total interior livable area: 2,760 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Attached, Boat, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Guest, Inside Entrance, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Covered Courtyard, Fire Pit, Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mt Tamalpais, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 8,498 Square Feet
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Dead End, Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Other
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 00905205
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Prewired, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Marina Vista
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $906/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,495,000
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2025 | Sold | $2,500,000+0.2%$906/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Contingent | $2,495,000$904/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+41%$904/sqft |
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| 5/19/2017 | Sold | $1,770,000-1.6%$641/sqft |
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| 4/20/2017 | Pending sale | $1,799,000$652/sqft |
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| 4/18/2017 | Price change | $1,799,000-5.3%$652/sqft |
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| 3/30/2017 | Price change | $1,899,000-2.6%$688/sqft |
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| 3/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,949,000-2.3%$706/sqft |
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| 12/19/2016 | Listing removed | $1,995,000$723/sqft |
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| 10/6/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+62.3%$723/sqft |
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| 10/30/2013 | Sold | $1,229,000-1.6%$445/sqft |
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| 9/12/2013 | Price change | $1,249,000-3.6%$453/sqft |
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| 7/18/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$469/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,495,000 +21.5% |
| 2025 | $27,479 +3.7% | $2,054,191 +2% |
| 2024 | $26,500 +1.4% | $2,013,923 +2% |
| 2023 | $26,139 +6.1% | $1,974,435 +2% |
| 2022 | $24,629 +1.7% | $1,935,724 +2% |
| 2021 | $24,229 +0.8% | $1,897,775 +1% |
| 2020 | $24,045 +3.3% | $1,878,324 +2% |
| 2019 | $23,284 +0.9% | $1,841,508 +2% |
| 2018 | $23,066 +24.4% | $1,805,400 +24.2% |
| 2017 | $18,540 +4% | $1,453,612 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $17,834 +4.7% | $1,415,307 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $17,041 +14.6% | $1,394,054 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $14,865 | $1,229,000 +122.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $551,979 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $541,160 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $530,550 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $526,586 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $527,840 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $517,490 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $507,344 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $497,398 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $487,647 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $478,087 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $469,328 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $460,128 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $451,108 |
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Neighborhood: Country Club
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- 2/10San Pedro Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Rafael City Schools
Source: BAREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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