$3,100,000
SOLD APR 9, 2025

19 Olive Ave San Rafael, CA 94901

Dominican Neighborhood
4 Beds
5 Baths
3,661 Sq Ft
6,865 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$847 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • View of Hills
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

Experience your dream home in this stunning residence in the sought-after Dominican neighborhood of San Rafael. Known as the Hydrangea House, this property has 4+ BR & 5 full BA. You'll be captivated by the 1920s charm, w/ a formal foyer, built-in cabinetry & period details. The main floor boasts a newly remodeled kitchen w/ quartz counters, shaker cabinets, & high-end stainless appliances, plus a butler's pantry & cozy bonus room/ofc adjacent to the kitchen. The inviting living room & formal dining room have their own fireplaces. A library w/ 2-story ceilings & windows, a family room (or 5th BR) w/another fireplace, plus a full bath complete this level. The second story, added in 1981 & expanded in 2016, is home to the primary suite, with a spacious bath & a walk-in closet that opens to a balcony. Three additional bedrooms, each w/their own full baths & bonus office room. Outside your backyard, accessible from the kitchen or formal dining room, you'll find a covered patio overlooking the yard & pool. The basement offers endless possibilities, along w/plenty of storage space plus a 2-car garage & A/C.The lush gardens showcase mature plantings that inspired the home's name. Conveniently located in the flats near the Dominican University, the Hydrangea House is truly a unique gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

McCarthy + Moe Group

Compass License #01421997

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucia Annunziata

Compass License #02116962

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,641

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,865 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,661 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Views of Hills
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Pool Cover
  • Fiberglass Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Dominican Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 015-201-05

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,641

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Irwin St, R on Bella Ave, L on Grand Ave, R on Olive Ave
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1576
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 3661.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Butlers Pantry, Island, Pantry Closet, Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Storage
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Covered Patio, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Fiberglass, Pool Cover
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Middle/Junior School District: San Rafael City Schools

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 015-201-05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6865.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1926

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Rafael City Schools
  • School District (County): Marin

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Sold $3,100,000 -3.0% $847 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $3,195,000 -- $873 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $32,641 $2,577,132 $1,365,372 $1,211,760
2023 $32,234 $2,526,600 $1,338,600 $1,188,000
2022 $29,504 $2,405,986 $1,312,356 $1,093,630
2021 $29,035 $2,358,818 $1,286,628 $1,072,190
2020 $28,902 $2,334,640 $1,273,440 $1,061,200
2019 $27,984 $2,288,880 $1,248,480 $1,040,400
2018 $28,174 $2,244,000 $1,224,000 $1,020,000
2017 $7,040 $476,943 $86,572 $390,371
2016 $4,990 $345,051 $84,886 $260,165
2015 $4,774 $339,868 $83,611 $256,257
2014 $4,561 $333,211 $81,973 $251,238
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $192,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $400,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $1,850,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,320,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $450,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $930,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $647,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $496,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,100,000 Old Republic Title
Deed $2,200,000 Old Republic Title Co
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325004068

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 015-201-05

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Dominican

19 Olive Ave, San Rafael, CA

Homes for Sale in San Rafael, CA

This home is located at 19 Olive Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 and is currently priced at $3,100,000, approximately $846 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 19 Olive Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Coleman Elementary School, James B. Davidson Middle School, and San Rafael High School.

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