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$630,000
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San Rafael, CA 94903
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Townhouse1,999 sqft lot
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San Rafael, CA Housing Market
Strong seller's market-1.8% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in San Rafael, CA is worth $1.30M, fell 1.8% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $1.35M, +3.0% year over year (through May 2026). With 1.6 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 22 days, San Rafael is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $1.30M home is about $6,930/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for San Rafael, CA
Typical home value
$1.30M
-1.8% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$3,182/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$1.35M
+3.0% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
22
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
105
1.6 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$109,317
Home costs 11.9x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is San Rafael a buyer's or seller's market?
Strong seller's market1.6 months of supply22 days on market102.4% of asking
San Rafael, CA is a strong seller's market, based on 1.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 22 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the San Rafael housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for San Rafael, CA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.35M |
| Median list price | $1.47M |
| Year-over-year price change | +3.0% |
| Median price per sq ft | $757/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 22 days |
| Active inventory | 105 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.6 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 102.4% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 67 |
| New listings (that month) | 58 |
| Listings with a price cut | 34.3% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for San Rafael is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in San Rafael is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have San Rafael home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in San Rafael, CA fell 5.3%, from $1.43M to $1.35M. The live Zillow value series has fell 1.8% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 34.3% of San Rafael listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.6 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 102.4%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in San Rafael?
Priced off the typical home value of $1.30M at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $259,608 | $1.04M | $6,930/mo |
| 5% | $64,902 | $1.23M | $8,229/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $6,930, that implies roughly $296,985 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in San Rafael earns $109,317, about $187,668 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 11.9x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in San Rafael?
Typical asking rent in San Rafael, CA is $3,182/mo, against a typical home value of $1.30M. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 34.0x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $6,930 a month — $3,748 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in San Rafael?
Active listings in San Rafael, CA went from 144 in May 2025 to 105 in May 2026, a -27.1% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 137 | 53 |
| July 2025 | 127 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 132 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 160 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 138 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 103 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 65 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 81 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 85 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 115 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 119 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 105 | 58 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does San Rafael compare to California and the U.S.?
San Rafael homes sell for $1.35M — 52% above the California median of $887,400. Against the national median of $410,700, San Rafael runs 229% higher. Year-over-year, San Rafael moved +3.0% against California's +3.4% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael, CA | $1.35M | +3.0% | 22 days |
| California statewide | $887,400 | +3.4% | 33 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in San Rafael
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.6. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 34.3%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $1,299 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $1.30M home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median San Rafael listing goes under contract in 22 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 102.4% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month San Rafael added 58 new listings against 67 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
- Your equity moved -1.8% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside San Rafael varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in San Rafael
There are currently 105 homes listed for sale in San Rafael, California. The median listing price is $1.5M. Featured listings range from $630,000 to $3,495,000.
New Listing
60
$745,000
11 Pueblo Dr
San Rafael, CA 94903
4 bd3 ba1,554 sqft$479/ft²
Townhouse2,627 sqft lot
Gary Newman · Holmes Burrell Real Estate
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New Listing
52
$995,000
546 Pinewood Dr
San Rafael, CA 94903
4 bd2 ba1,418 sqft$702/ft²
House8,189 sqft lot
David Campagna · eXp Realty of California, Inc
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New Listing
36
$1,100,000
143 Knollwood Dr
San Rafael, CA 94901
3 bd2 ba1,900 sqft$579/ft²
Townhouse3,598 sqft lot
Cristina Hale · Coldwell Banker Realty
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New Listing
28
$1,150,000
44 Martens Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94901
5 bd3 ba2,218 sqft$518/ft²
House6,451 sqft lot
The Sell Group · Compass
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New Listing
26
$1,299,000
656 Bamboo Ter
San Rafael, CA 94903
3 bd2 ba1,507 sqft$862/ft²
House6,499 sqft lot
Andrew Falk · Coldwell Banker Realty
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New Listing
46
$1,350,000
30 Rollingwood Dr
San Rafael, CA 94901
3 bd2 ba1,265 sqft$1067/ft²
House7,802 sqft lot
Christine Christiansen · Compass
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New Listing
77
$1,495,000
5 Viox Way
San Rafael, CA 94901
4 bd4 ba2,472 sqft$605/ft²
House10,080 sqft lot
Denise Montalvo · Compass
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New Listing
57
$1,759,000
839 Greenberry Ln
San Rafael, CA 94903
4 bd2 ba1,805 sqft$975/ft²
House7,349 sqft lot
Renee Adelmann · Bay Area Modern Real Estate
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New Listing
8
$2,800,000
Chula Vista Dr
San Rafael, CA 94901
Land2.04 acres
Faber Real Estate Team · Compass
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New Listing
93
$3,400,000
47 Main Dr
San Rafael, CA 94901
4 bd5 ba4,517 sqft$753/ft²
House34,652 sqft lot
David O'Brien · Compass
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New Listing
48
$3,495,000
65 Valley View Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
5 bd5 ba3,869 sqft$903/ft²
House1.27 acres
Narodny Team · City Real Estate
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Active listings
105
Homes on market
Median list price
$1.5M
Avg. days on market
22
Days until sale
New this week
58
Newly listed
Price drops:34.3%of listings
Sale-to-list:102.4%
How much do homes cost in San Rafael by property type?
How the San Rafael, CA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $1.51M | $819/sq ft | 50 | 16 days |
| Condo / co-op | $682,000 | $575/sq ft | 10 | 36 days |
| Townhouse | $1.05M | $562/sq ft | 5 | 22 days |
Who lives in San Rafael?
American Community Survey estimates for San Rafael. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
60,604
Households
23,250
Median income
$109,317/yr
Median age
43.5 years
Owner-occupied
51.8%
Median home value
$1.25M
Median gross rent
$2,346/mo
Mean commute
26.6 min
51.8% of occupied homes in San Rafael are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $1.25M against Zillow's $1.30M typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $2,346/mo, below Zillow's $3,182/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve San Rafael?
17 schools tracked · 8,770 students
The largest public schools serving San Rafael, CA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
San Rafael High
Grades 9-12 · 1,302 students
Terra Linda High
Grades 9-12 · 1,205 students
James B. Davidson Middle
Grades 6-8 · 1,040 students
Venetia Valley K-8
Grades K-8 · 771 students
Miller Creek Middle
Grades 6-8 · 593 students
Bahia Vista Elementary
Grades K-5 · 542 students
Sun Valley Elementary
Grades K-5 · 509 students
San Pedro Elementary
Grades K-5 · 497 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near San Rafael, CA?
Ordered by distance from San Rafael, not by size. Compare San Rafael side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in San Rafael?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active San Rafael listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
San Rafael housing market FAQ
Is San Rafael a buyer's or seller's market?
San Rafael, CA is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 1.6 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 22 days, and sellers getting 102.4% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in San Rafael?
The typical home in San Rafael, CA is worth $1.30M (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $1.35M, about $757 per square foot.
Is San Rafael cheaper than the rest of California?
San Rafael's median sale price of $1.35M is 52% higher than the California statewide median of $887,400, and 229% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in San Rafael?
Homes in San Rafael, CA spent a median of 22 days on market before going under contract, versus 33 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in San Rafael?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $1.30M home is about $6,930 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $296,985 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $109,317.
Are home prices rising in San Rafael?
The typical home value in San Rafael, CA fell 1.8% over the last 12 months, from $1.32M to $1.30M (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in San Rafael?
San Rafael ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in San Rafael?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: San Rafael, CA is a strong seller's market with 1.6 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 34.0x means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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