117 Altena St San Rafael, CA 94901
Property details
About 117 Altena St
Welcome to 117-119 Altena Street in San Rafael. Light, bright and updated this handsome duplex is a rare offering as either a beautiful new home or a smart investment opportunity. Or, maybe BOTH! The units have almost identical floorplans, each approximately 1035 sqft (per floorplans), with two bedrooms and one bathroom and plenty of stylish details throughout. The open kitchens have spacious islands with quartz countertops and seating for four with ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplashes and combination dining and living room spaces. A handsome brick fireplace anchors each unit.The top unit enjoys a special midcentury flair with beamed ceilings and a spectacular water view. It has white-washed, wide plank flooring and its east-facing windows have been upgraded with specialized acrylic window inserts designed for ultra-quiet living. This unit also has a new ductless mini-split system for heat and A/C. The primary bedroom is adjacent to the bathroom and has a large, private deck accessible through a glass slider. The lower unit is on the ground floor and has its own patio accessed through a glass slider. It has a breezeway and leads to the side yard. This flexible space is fully fenced and has three very large sheds for any additional storage needs.
Highlights
(Contingent - Show)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Fireplace: Brick, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Covered
- Heating: Central, Other
- Cooling: Ductless, Other
- List Price: $1,195,000
- Price/SqFt: $574
- Annual Tax Amount: $12,307
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From San Rafael side: Take Auburn, left on Albion turns into Altena. From Greenbrae: head North on Via la Cumbre to Tiburon Blvd, right on Altena
- Year Built: 1966
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,080 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2187 Acres
- MLS Number: 325024243
- MLS Name: BAREIS MLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Email: ed.lynch@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Victoria B George, April L Smith April L Smith
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2015 | Home Sold | $650,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $752,042 | $12,307 |
| 2023 | $737,300 | $11,955 |
| 2022 | $722,843 | $11,379 |
| 2021 | $708,671 | $11,219 |
| 2020 | $701,407 | $11,106 |
| 2019 | $687,657 | $10,607 |
| 2018 | $674,179 | $10,246 |
| 2017 | $660,960 | $10,246 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Bahia Vista Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•125 Bahia Way
6
Laurel Dell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•225 Woodland Ave
7
Bacich Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.7 mi
•699 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $113,929. Most San Rafael, CA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Hiking/backpacking
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
BMW
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Talk/Personality
News
This home is located at 117 Altena St in San Rafael, CA and zip code 94901. This 2,080 square foot home, which was built in 1966, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,195,000.
While more than 20 listings in San Rafael, CA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 9 listings sold at asking price, and more than 25 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in San Rafael, CA between March and April 2025 increased by 35.4%. In April 2025 median list price was $1,325,000 and the average listing age was 139 days.