5 homes in San Rafael
Homes for Sale in San Rafael, CA
About San Rafael, CA Real Estate
San Rafael is a city in and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2020 census, San Rafael had a population of 61,271.
San Rafael is the largest city in Marin County and county seat. Features diverse community, Fourth Street dining, and Mt. Tamalpais access.
Today, San Rafael has 5 homes for sale at a median price of $1,098,000, typically selling in about 117 days. Families here choose from 7 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in San Rafael
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- 10Lucas Valley Elementaryelementary
- 10Sun Valley Elementaryelementary
- 9Glenwood Elementaryelementary
- 9Miller Creek Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 9Terra Linda Highhigh school
- 9Vallecito Elementaryelementary
Why Live in San Rafael?
- Marin County seat
- Fourth Street
- Mt. Tamalpais
- Diverse community
Popular Neighborhoods in San Rafael
San Rafael Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$898K
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
5.0 months of supply
Balanced Market5 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~117 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market—buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. Sales have slowed 10% compared to 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are taking longer to sell—a larger share of listings remain on the market beyond 30 days, giving buyers more leverage.
Housing Tenure in San Rafael
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
52%
Homeowners
48%
Renters
Homeownership is 3.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
23,250 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.
Each additional bedroom adds about $337K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 4 bedrooms (+$766K)
Price Reductions
3 listings have reduced their price
60% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.3% (~$91K)
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