$1,150,000

31 Martens Blvd San Rafael, CA 94901

Picnic Valley Neighborhood

Estimated payment $7,156/month

Total Views 1,239
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,316 Sq Ft
$874 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Downtown View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Terra Linda High School Rated A-
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

Welcome home to incredible views and privacy in San Rafael! Enjoy all that Marin County has to offer at 31 Martens Boulevard! This beautiful, well-maintained home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,316 square feet of living space including a kitchen, living room, dining room, pantry, laundry room covered patio and decks, garage, and storage below. This home was built in 1915 and is located on a 6,595 square foot lot perched in the hills above San Rafael with nearly panoramic views of the surrounding area and city lights. Also included is an adjacent 8,250 square foot lot (27 Martens Blvd - APN: 012-194-28). Additional features and upgrades include: smooth wall texture, refinished hardwood floors, replaced baseboards, interior/exterior re-painted, some dual pane windows and coverings, replaced interior doors and hardware, shelves in bedroom closet and pantry, upgraded light fixtures, electrical outlets and covers, replaced furnace and water heater, replaced hose bibs, and sewer lateral. Enjoy the beautiful and natural landscaping with solar drip irrigation timers and Lavendar, Oregano, Fennel, thyme, blueberries, and trees: Plumb, Avocado, Cherry, Citrus, Pomegranate, Fig, Walnut, Olive. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, parks, schools, trails and freeway access.

Listing Agent

Douglas Hecker

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01347843

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,992

Year Built

  • Built in 1915 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,595 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Downtown
  • Ridge
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Interior Spaces

  • 1,316 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 012-194-27

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,992

Year Built

Built in 1915 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: B Street to Woodland Ave to Octavia Street to Martens Blvd (park at top of driveway near back of home).
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1514
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Basement: Full
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1316.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry Cabinet, Tile Counter
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • View: City, City Lights, Downtown, Hills, Mountains, Ridge

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Inside Room

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 012-194-27
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6595.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1915

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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 $8,992 $583,995 $442,901 $141,094
2023 $8,799 $572,545 $434,218 $138,327
2022 $8,347 $561,322 $425,706 $135,616
2021 $8,215 $550,320 $417,362 $132,958
2020 $8,109 $544,680 $413,085 $131,595
2019 $7,825 $534,001 $404,986 $129,015
2018 $7,744 $523,534 $397,048 $126,486
2017 $7,462 $513,270 $389,264 $124,006
2016 $7,203 $503,210 $381,634 $121,576
2015 $6,886 $495,655 $375,904 $119,751
2014 $6,590 $485,950 $368,544 $117,406
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $874 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $461,500 First American Title Company
Trustee Deed $584,100 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $639,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $540,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $411,500 New Conventional
Closed $418,508 FHA
Closed $422,567 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $750,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $600,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $511,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,000 No Value Available
Closed $95,850 No Value Available
Closed $75,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325035614

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 012-194-27

California Marin County San Rafael 94901 Picnic Valley

31 Martens Blvd, San Rafael, CA

Homes for Sale in San Rafael, CA

This home is located at 31 Martens Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901 and is currently priced at $1,150,000, approximately $873 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 31 Martens Blvd is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Laurel Dell Elementary School, James B. Davidson Middle School, and San Rafael High School.

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Douglas Hecker
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Douglas Hecker
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Coldwell Banker Realty
(628) 240-1542