#325041580, John F Hammer, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
217 Locust Ave San Rafael, CA 94901
Property details
About 217 Locust Ave
Midcentury vernacular meets Modern Retreat in Dominican. Custom designed and built with highest craftsmanship with the finest materials available in 1951. Additional upgrades and rooms added in 1975 which received award winning recognition. Never before on market! Being sold by original family after being lovingly restored. Spectacular spatial arrangement with private yards, pool, gardens, upper orchard patio with abundant fruit trees. This is a must see!
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
- Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- View: Other
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,997,000
- Price/SqFt: $842
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,720
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Sprinklers, Garden, Private
- Directions: Central San Rafael exit to Grand Ave. Rt. on Locust Ave. Left side, blue mailbox.
- Year Built: 1951
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,370 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1791 Acres
- MLS Number: 325049305
- MLS Name: BAREIS MLS
- Office Name: Marin Realty Group, Compass Commercial
- Office Email: lou@marinrealtygroup.com
- Listing Agent: James Murray, Christina Cliff Christina Cliff
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $182,658 | $3,720 |
2023 | $179,078 | $3,589 |
2022 | $175,566 | $3,443 |
2021 | $172,124 | $3,046 |
2020 | $170,360 | $3,305 |
2019 | $167,020 | $3,471 |
2018 | $163,745 | $3,366 |
2017 | $160,536 | $3,366 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Coleman Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•800 Belle Ave
2
San Pedro Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•498 Point San Pedro Rd
5
Bahia Vista Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•125 Bahia Way
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 $128,030. The majority of San Rafael, CA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 217 Locust Ave
The listing price of 217 Locust Ave property is $1,997,000.
The property 217 Locust Ave is a house located in San Rafael, California, 94901.
Active Listing: 217 Locust Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 217 Locust Ave are: Coleman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), San Pedro Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bahia Vista Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Venetia Valley K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), James B. Davidson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Kent Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), San Rafael High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Madrone High Continuation (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Terra Linda High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,720 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 217 Locust Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 217 Locust Ave is 2,370 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 217 Locust Ave is 1951.
This home is located at 217 Locust Ave in San Rafael, CA and zip code 94901 in the Dominican / Black Canyon neighborhood. This 2,370 square foot home, which was built in 1951, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,997,000.
In May 2025 more than 25 listings in San Rafael, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 18 were sold below. The number of listings in San Rafael, CA increased by 8.5% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $1,300,000.